“No further stay” conditions on visitor visas

No further stay condition on visitor visas - AustMSS

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

Australian Visa English Language Requirements Set to Increase - AustMSS

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

Australian Migration Strategy - AustMSS

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 […]

TSS Visa to Permanent Residency

TSS Visa to Permanent Residency - AustMSS

Date: 12 December 2023 The Department of Home Affairs has officially unveiled the pathway that allows all TSS (subclass 482) visa holders to pursue PR through the Subclass 186 visa The Subclass 482 “TSS” visa is designed for skilled workers who are sponsored by an Australian employer to fill a position that cannot be filled […]

COVID-19 visa set to end in February 2024.

COVID-19 Visa is Ending - AustMSS

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

Migration Planning Levels - AustMSS

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 […]

Construction Visa Subsidy program

WA Construction Visa Subsidy Program

Date: 05 May 2023 The program will provide grant payments of up to $10,000 to support skilled migration visa pathways for workers and help offset expenses such as migration agent fees, visa application fees and relocation costs. Introduction to the Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP) The State Government is investing in initiatives to ensure locals are […]

What’s in the Budget for Immigration: Federal Budget 2023 & Migration

Federal Budget 2023 & Australian 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 […]

Permanent Residency Pathway for Aged Care Workers

Permanent Residency Pathway for Aged Care Workers

Date: 05 May 2023 Australian aged care providers can now apply to access the new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement to recruit qualified direct care workers, such as Nursing Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Aged or Disabled Carer from overseas to work in the aged care sector, either for Subclass 482 visa, or Subclass 186 […]