Parent Visas Capped for FY 2023-2024: What You Need to Know
Date: 03 April 2024 Migration (Granting of Contributory Parent Visas, Parent Visas and Other Family Visas During Financial Year 2023-2024) Instrument (LIN 24/004) 2024 came into effect today. This legislative instrument sets caps for visas as below: 1️⃣ Contributory Parent visas at 6,8002️⃣ Parent visas at 1,700, and3️⃣ Other Family visas at 500. READ EXPLANATORY […]
“No further stay” conditions on visitor visas
Date: 24 March 2024 The Department will increase imposition of “no further stay” conditions on visitor visas To avoid using visitor visas to subvert offshore student visa integrity checks, the Government will increase the imposition of no further stay condition on visitor visas. The Department has advised that if a prospective student is offshore and looking […]
Genuine Student (GS) Assessment
Date: 18 March 2024 Genuine Student (GS) Assessment will replace the GTE requirement for student visas from 23 March 2024 Previously, as part of student visa (subclass 500) applications, individuals were required to submit a personal statement addressing the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement. However, following the Migration Strategy announcement on 11 December 2023, the […]
Australian English Language Requirements Set to Increase
Date: 15 Jan 2024 The Government has increased the demand for English Language proficiency for international students. From early 2024, 485 visa the required test score for a Temporary Graduate visa will increase from an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 6 to 6.5. Temporary Graduate Visa- English Requirement Changes From early 2024, 485 visa the […]
The Australian Migration Strategy
Date: 12 December 2023 The Albanese Government has released the Australian Migration Strategy on 11 December 2023 that outlines a new vision for Australia’s migration system The Australian Migration Strategy is designed to ensure that migrants fully enjoy the benefits of living and working in Australia and are not vulnerable to exploitation. PROPOSED GRADUATE VISA […]
COVID-19 visa set to end in February 2024.
Date: 31 August 2023 The Albanese Labor Government has announced that they will be closing Subclass 408 – Australian Government endorsed events (COVID-19 Pandemic event). Starting from 2 September 2023, the Subclass 408 visa will only be open to applications from existing Pandemic Event visa holders, with new applications only receiving a six-month visa. All […]
Migration Program Planning Level 2023 – 24
Date: 25 August 2023 On 9 May 2023, the Australian Government announced that the planning level for the 2023–24 permanent Migration Program will be set at 190,000 places. Program Composition The 2023–24 permanent Migration Program has the following composition: Skill stream (137,100 places) – to fill skill shortages in the labour market, including those in […]
What’s in the Budget for Immigration: Federal Budget 2023 & Migration
Date: 05 May 2023 The Australian Federal Budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 has been announced on May 9, 2023, revealing several significant changes for the Migration Industry. INCREASED SKILLED MIGRATION OPPORTUNITIES Migration Planning Level for 2023-24 Permanent Migration Program will be set at 190,000 places, with 137,100 places dedicated for Skilled Migration. The Skilled […]
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold raised to $70,000
Date: 27 April 2023 The Albanese Government has increased the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) from $53,900 to $70,000 from July 1. WHAT IS THE TSMIT? The TSMIT is the minimum income required for temporary skilled migrant workers to be classified as “skilled” and eligible for a temporary work visa. The increase in the […]
Streamlined Health Requirement for Temporary Visas
Streamlined Health Requirement for Temporary Visas The Department of Home Affairs has announced that some temporary visa applicants will not be required to undertake medical examinations to meet the health requirement. Relevant service providers, such as BUPA or other agencies, will be in touch to cancel appointments where they are no longer required and provide […]