Anzscosearch Australia Migration

30/07/2024

✅The 2024-25 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will open for Registrations of Interest at 12pm on 1 August 2024.

Key changes include the introduction of a new “orange-plus” priority attribute category and adjustments to income thresholds. Additionally, 78 new occupations have been added to the Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List (TOSOL list). The critical roles list has been updated for gold priority in various pathways.

https://www.migration.tas.gov.au/skilled_migration/tasmanian_onshore_skilled_occupation_list

29/07/2024

Tony Burke has been appointed as the new Minister for Home Affairs as part of the Prime Minister's cabinet reshuffle.

https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/

22/07/2024

ℹ️ 2024–25 State and Territory Nomination Allocations have been released!

Nomination allocations indicate the number of new primary applicants each state or territory can nominate within a program year.

It is important to note that nomination allocations do not represent the total number of visa applicants in these categories and do not limit the number of visas that can be granted.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/migration-program-planning-levels

17/07/2024

👆🏻 The Australian Government has allocated 5,000 skilled visa nomination places to Victoria:

✅ 3,000 for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
✅ 2,000 for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).

In the 2023-24 program year, Victoria received 2,700 and 600 visa places for subclass 190 and 491, respectively.

❌ Additionally, the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) (subclass 188) visa program will be permanently ceased from July 2024.

https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/news-events/news/2024/update-on-victorias-2024-25-skilled-and-business-migration-program

16/07/2024

👆🏻 States and territories are already announcing their allocation places for the 2024-25 program year.

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government has been allocated 1,800 nomination places:
✅ 1,000 places for ACT permanent 190 nomination
✅ 800 places for ACT provisional 491 nomination

https://www.act.gov.au/migration/skilled-migrants

13/06/2024

From 1st July! Closing the loopholes on student visas.

13/06/2024

🎉 2nd Round of Invitations 2023-24

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) Invitation Round happening today 13 June 2024.

Did you get your invitation?

12/06/2024

👊 Integrity in the International Student System.

From 1st July 2024:

🚫 Visitor Visa holders will no longer be able to apply for Student Visas onshore.

🚫 Temporary Graduate Visa holders will also be restricted from applying for Student Visas onshore.

🔒 Closing the loopholes in international education.

Together, these changes will significantly reduce net overseas migration. The Government is on track to halve net overseas migration by next financial year.

https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/ClareONeil/Pages/ending-visa-hopping-migration-system.aspx

06/06/2024

📢 2023-24 Tasmanian Skilled Migration Program

The Tasmanian Skilled Migration Nomination Program for 2023-24 is now CLOSED to new Registrations of Interest (ROI).

No new invitations will be issued this year.

31/05/2024

❌ South Australia’s skilled migration Registration of Interest (ROI) applications for onshore applicants have closed for the 2023-2024 program year.

✅ Offshore applicants can continue to submit a SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI).

https://migration.sa.gov.au/news-events/rois-close-south-australian-skilled-migration-program-2023-2024

30/05/2024

⚠️ Do not to provide bogus documents!

28/05/2024

📢 Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold Increase

Starting 1st July 2024, the TSMIT will rise from $70,000 to $73,150. New nomination applications must meet the new TSMIT or the annual market salary rate, whichever is higher.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1205

26/05/2024

❤️ Are you eligible for a Partner visa? (subclass 820/801 if you apply in Australia or subclass 309/100 if you apply overseas)

21/05/2024

✅️ 85% of candidates prefer PTE over IELTS.

17/05/2024

The Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot helps businesses address skills shortages by tapping into skills, talent and experience that exists in the global refugee population.

The Pilot can help your business access a new pool of skilled workers, offering concessions and support to make overseas recruitment easier.

Our delivery partner, Talent Beyond Boundaries مواهب بلا حدود, can help your business through the process, matching you with the right candidates.

For more information on the Pilot visit: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-position/labour-agreements/skilled-refugee-labour-agreement-program
and https://www.talentbeyondboundaries.org/australia

15/05/2024

From July 2024, the provisional Business Innovation and Investment visa (subclass 188) will close to new applications and expressions of interest.

Applications that have already been lodged will continue to be processed in line with government processing priorities and migration planning levels.

Current subclass 188 visa holders who meet the criteria may still apply for the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888).

If eligible, 188 visa holders may apply for the extension stream if they require extra time to meet 888 visa requirements.

More information will be available on our website soon.

15/05/2024

In the 2024-25 Federal budget, the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) has taken a significant hit, receiving only 16,900 visa allocations compared to 30,375 the previous year. This drastic reduction (44%) highlights a clear shift in government strategy towards favouring employer-sponsored and state/territory-nominated visas.

15/05/2024

📢 Migration Program 2024-25 Planning Levels Announced!

On 14th May 2024, the Australian Government set the 2024-25 permanent Migration Program at 185,000 places. This program aims to address skill shortages, prioritize regional visa processing, and strengthen family and community bonds.

🔹 Skill Stream: 132,200 places (71%) to boost the economy and fill regional skill gaps.
🔹 Family Stream: 52,500 places (28%) to reunite families and offer pathways to citizenship.
🔹 Special Eligibility Stream: 300 places for special circumstances.

A balanced, skill-focused program to enhance Australia's workforce and social cohesion!

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/migration-program-planning-levels

14/05/2024

🇦🇺 The 2024-25 budget has been released today! Some key points on immigration:

▪️ Permanent Migration Program set at 185,000 places, with 70% allocated to the Skill stream.
▪️ Net overseas migration estimated to decrease by 110,000 people from 1 July 2024.
▪️ Introduction of the National Innovation visa to attract exceptionally talented migrants, replacing the Global Talent and Business Innovation and Investment visas.
▪️ Reduction of work experience requirement for the Temporary Skill Shortage visa from two years to one year starting 23 November 2024

https://budget.gov.au/

13/05/2024

13/05/2024

🇦🇺 Several Australian states and territories have closed their migration programs for the 2023-24 year. Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia have all reached capacity. For other states, only a few places may still be available.

10/05/2024

Arrange your Skills Assessment well before submitting your EOI (Expression of Interest) in SkillSelect. Completing your Skills Assessment early is crucial because it ensures that you meet the eligibility requirements for your visa.

10/05/2024

Migration Queensland has closed its state-nominated skilled program for FY23-24 as of 10 May 2024.

03/05/2024

Newbie Tip! Ready to apply for a skilled visa (189, 190, & 491)? Hold your horses! It’s not as simple as just submitting an application. This process is highly competitive, and you’ll need an invitation to move forward. Follow us for more tips!

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26/04/2024

Graduates! Big news! Australian Government's Migration Strategy brings changes to Temporary Graduate visa programs (subclass 485) from 1st July 2024, pending legislative approval.

Highlights:

▪️Lowering maximum age to 35
▪️Renaming 'Graduate Work' stream to 'Post-Vocational Education Work' stream
▪️Renaming 'Post-Study Work' stream to 'Post-Higher Education Work' stream
▪️Tweaking stay periods

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/changes

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18/04/2024

⚠️ Attention: Victoria's state nominated skilled visa program for 2023-24 will close for new Registrations of Interest on 23 April 2024, at 5 PM AEST. Nearly all of the 3,300 visa spots have been allocated.

03/04/2024

NSW Pathway 1 - Updated Nomination Criteria

Previously, applicants for Pathway 1 were required to have been living and working in a designated regional area of NSW for at least 12 months with a single regional NSW-based employer, among other requirements. Based on industry feedback at our recent Regional Skilled Migration seminars, we are now reducing this employment duration requirement to 6 months.

Key Changes:

Reduced Employment Duration: Applicants must now be currently living and working in a designated regional area of NSW and have continuously done so for the past 6 months, instead of the previous 12 months.
This change means that more skilled workers will be eligible to apply for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) under Pathway 1, opening up opportunities for those who have been contributing to the regional economy and communities for six months.

27/03/2024

The Government aims to replace the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482) for employer-sponsored applicants with the new Skills in Demand (SID) visa.

There will be a new Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL).

A draft version of the CSOL is currently available for review. The draft CSOL outlines occupations anticipated to remain on the list and occupations expected to be excluded.

https://www.anzscosearch.com/csol/

05/03/2024

Has your visa expired or is it about to expire?

The Status Resolution Service from the Department of Home Affairs can give you confidential advice about your options.

If you or someone you know needs help resolving their visa situation, visit https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/visa-about-to-expire

26/02/2024

📣 Attention International Graduates!

As of mid-2024, the two-year extension of post-study work rights will no longer be available. However, if you have earned an Australian qualification and meet the Australian study requirement, you are still eligible for the existing Temporary Graduate (Post-Study Work stream) visa.