The Australian Government has announced changes to the Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) and Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) Programs.
Category: Australian Migration News
Skilling Australians Fund commencement date announced
Legislation for the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) has been released and confirms that the SAF will commence on 12 August 2018.
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NSW State Sponsorship List announced for 2018-2019
The NSW Government has announced the new 2018-2019 NSW State Sponsorship List which has come into immediate effect.
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Introducing the Global Talent Scheme Visa
The Australian Government has announced it is open for business with the launch of the new Global Talent Scheme Visa starting on 1 July 2018. Read more about the new visa and the requirements.
SkillSelect Pass Mark for Skilled Migration increasing on 1 July 2018
The Australian Government has announced that it will be increasing the SkillSelect pass mark on 1 July 2018 for certain general skilled migration visas.
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Visa Application Charges increasing on 1 July 2018
Visa Application Prices for Australian Visas will be increasing from 1 July 2018 following the release of the Migration Amendment (Visa Application Charges) Regulation 2018.
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Assurance of Support changes reversed
The government has reversed the amendments to the Assurance of Support criteria following public backlash in April this year.
Subclass 482 (TSS) Visa introduced
The Australian Government has officially abolished the Subclass 457 Visa and replaced it with the new Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa, Subclass 482. The new visa was introduced on 18 March 2018, and applications for the Subclass 457 Visa are no longer being accepted.
Legislation introduced for the Skilling Australians Fund
The Migration (Skilling Australians Fund) Bill 2017 has been read for the first time in the House of Representatives. The Bill introduces for the first time a “Training Contribution Charge”.
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New Skilled Occupation Lists – 1 July 2017
The Australian Government has amended the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) with effect from 1 July 2017. The new regulations affect the temporary and permanent skilled migration programs. Some of the changes are retrospective, so they affect applicants who have submitted applications but whose applications have not yet been decided.