Migration News
Australian Migration News
Dive into the world of Australian migration with our up-to-the-date news page, featuring relevant stories, expert perspectives, and essential updates to guide you through the process of starting a new chapter in Australia.
Introducing the Workplace Justice Visa (SC 408)
Empowering Migrant Workers Against Exploitation We are thrilled to announce the launch of Workplace Justice Visa (SC 408), A new clause has been established under the subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa of the Migration Regulations for a Workplace Justice [...]
Increase in Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold
Heads Up, Employers: TSMIT Increase to $73,150 from July ,2024. Starting from 1 July 2024, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will rise from $70,000 to $73,150. All new nomination applications submitted on or after this date must [...]
Federal Budget for Australian Immigration : Year 2024
Highlights of the 2024 Federal Budget – More to Come ! For 2024- 25, The Australian Government plans to allow 185,000 people to migrate permanently to Australia. Out of these, 132,200 spots (about 70%) are reserved for skilled [...]
ACS Skills Assessment Application Fee Changes
Important Update ACS Migration Skills Assessment A new streamlined application process will be launched in April 2024 by the Australian Computer Society, where you can nominate upto 3 skilled ANZSCO codes for your assessment. Lodge your application for skills [...]
Student Visa – English Language Requirements Changes
Attention International Students! Important updates to English proficiency requirements for Australian Student Visas (Subclass 500) and Temporary Graduate Visas (Subclass 485) Student Visas (Subclass 500) • Minimum Test Score for Student Visa: The required English proficiency score for student [...]
Update on Student Visas – Genuine Student Requirement
Attention International Students! Big changes are coming your way as of 23 March 2024 if you're planning to study in Australia! Say hello to the Genuine Student Test (GST) – a game-changer in the visa application process! Out [...]
Update! End of the Two – Year Extension for Post – Study Work Rights
Commencing from July 1,2023. International graduates with degrees in specific fields experiencing verified skill shortages were granted an additional two years on their Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) under extended post – study work rights. However, due to shifts in [...]
Government Announces Pacific Engagement Visa
The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) will boost Pacific permanent migration to Australia from the Pacific and Timor-Leste, building a stronger Pacific family. Late last year, as part of the Federal Budget, the Australian Government announced the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) to boost Pacific [...]
Direct pathway for New Zealand citizens
On 22 April 2023, the Australian Government announced a direct pathway to Australian citizenship for New Zealand citizens living in Australia. From 1 July 2023, New Zealand citizens who have been living in Australia for four years or more will be eligible to [...]
Increase in the Temporary Skilled Income Threshold
Raising the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold From 1 July 2023, the TSMIT will increase from $53,900 to $70,000. New nomination applications from this date will need to meet the new TSMIT of $70,000 or the annual market salary rate, whichever is [...]