Starting from 16 October 2024, changes to the Public Interest Criteria (PIC) 4005 and 4007 will provide relief for minor visa applicants who were born and ordinarily reside in Australia. These applicants will no longer be required to demonstrate that they are free from any medical condition that may impose a significant cost on the......
From 15 October 2024, secondary applicants (such as spouses, partners, or family members) applying under several permanent Skilled and Employer Sponsored visa subclasses will have access to family violence provisions. These provisions aim to protect individuals who are no longer in a relationship with the primary visa applicant due to family violence. The visa subclasses......
In August 2024, significant changes were introduced to the 482 visa work experience requirements as part of a migration policy update. One key change is the removal of the requirement that work experience must have been undertaken within the last five years, providing more flexibility for applicants with older but relevant experience. Additionally, the policy......
From 1 July 2024, changes to visa conditions 8107, 8607, and 8608 will allow 482 and 494 visa holders to change employers before a new nomination is approved Increased Flexibility and Time Under the new regulations, if you stop working with your sponsoring employer, you will now have: Up to 180 days at a time......
There have been changes to the skill assessment requirements for Automotive trades. These changes affect 482 Skill Assessments for Mechanics, Diesel Mechanic, Panel Beaters and Auto Electricians. From 1 April 2023, qualified applicants with a relevant qualification, from the nominated countries of passport listed below, are able to choose between the Migration Skills Assessment (MSA)......
The Department of Home Affairs has announced that the TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150 effective from 1 July 2024. New 186 or 482 nomination applications that are lodged from 1 July 2024 will need to meet the new TSMIT or the annual market salary rate, whichever is higher. However, MSR must be the......
Date: Friday, 02 February 2024 In a significant development for immigration and state-nominated migration in Western Australia, the WA Migration Services has announced the closure of the State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) applications for the remainder of the 2023-24 program year. This decision comes as the number of applications received has surpassed the allocated quotas......
Changes to the labour market testing requirements came into effect on 18 December 2023. The requirement to advertise the position on www.workforceaustralia.gov.au has been removed. Full details of the requirements to meet labour market testing are outlined below. Understanding the Migration (LIN 18/036) Instrument 2018 Introduction In the realm of immigration and workforce regulation......
Are you currently on a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (subclass 482) and considering a more permanent future in Australia? The recent changes in Australia’s migration system offer you an exciting opportunity to make the transition to Permanent Residence (PR). Here’s a guide to help you navigate this process: Understanding the Transition: The Australian government......
If you’re over 45 and dreaming of making Australia your permanent home, you’ll be pleased to know that recent changes in Australia’s migration system have created new opportunities. The Australian government is committed to making it easier for skilled workers to achieve Permanent Residence (PR), and these changes benefit individuals in various age groups, including......
