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.
Changes to 457 Visa Program with immediate effect
The Australian Government has announced major changes to the subclass 457 visa program with immediate effect. The changes will affect all standard business sponsors and visa applicants.
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New Temporary Activity Visa Framework Announced
The Australian Government has implemented changes for most employer sponsored temporary work visas apart from the subclass 457 visa.
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Condition 8107 Changes Affecting 457 Visa Holders
Effective 19 November 2016, Condition 8107 will be amended in the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth).
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