Aussie Immigration Services

10/12/2024

🚨 Big Updates to Australia’s Skilled Visa Program 🚨

From 7 December 2024, important changes are making it easier for skilled workers to migrate and for employers to find the talent they need.
🔹 Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL):
A single list of 450+ in-demand jobs across industries like construction, cybersecurity, healthcare, and more.
🔹 New Skills in Demand (SID) Visa:
Replaces the TSS visa.
Clearer pathways to permanent residence.
Reduced work experience requirement (just 1 year in your field).
🔹 Better Pathways to Permanent Residence:
Updates to the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) include:
Broader work experience recognition.
New income threshold starting at AUD73,150.
🔹 Support for STEM Startups:
Startups with venture capital backing can now fast-track visa sponsorship for skilled workers.
Australia’s skilled migration system is now simpler, faster, and better for everyone. Ready to take the next step? Let AIS guide you!

08/11/2024

Planning Your Australian Move in 2025? Start Now! 🇦🇺

Year-end is the best time to prepare for 2025 Australian immigration. Here are 5 key steps:
1. Check Skilled Occupation Lists 📝 – Ensure your occupation is on the updated list to maximise points.
2. Boost Your English Score 📚 – Consider scheduling IELTS or PTE to meet visa requirements.
3. Skills Assessment & Sponsorship 💼 – Connect with potential employers and complete skills assessments early.
4. Graduate Visa Option 🎓 – Recent grads, apply for the 485 visa to gain local experience.
5. Organise Documents 📑 – Prepare your records and consult an expert for guidance.
🌟 Early prep is the key to a smooth 2025 application!

10/05/2024

📢 Important Update for Student Visa Applicants! 🎓

Starting from 10 May 2024, the financial requirements for those applying for Student and Student Guardian visas in Australia will see an increase. The Department of Home Affairs is updating these requirements to ensure they reflect 75% of the national minimum wage, better mirroring the actual cost of living for students during their studies.

👉 Why this change? This adjustment helps ensure that international students have sufficient funds to live comfortably without financial distress, avoid overworking, and reduce the risk of exploitation.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the new financial requirements effective from 10 May 2024:
Primary applicant: From AUD 24,505 to AUD 29,710
Spouse or partner of the primary applicant: From AUD 8,574 to AUD 10,394
Dependent child: From AUD 3,670 to AUD 4,449
Annual school costs: From AUD 9,661 to AUD 13,502
Individual annual income (without family): From AUD 72,465 to AUD 87,856
Individual annual income (with family): From AUD 84,543 to AUD 102,500

🛑 Note: Applications lodged before 10 May 2024 will be assessed based on the old financial requirements.
Make sure you’re prepared and plan accordingly for these changes! 💼📚

03/04/2024

Important Update: Changes to NSW 491 Visa Policy

The NSW Government has announced a significant change to the nomination criteria for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) under Pathway 1, effective immediately. Previously, applicants were required to have lived and worked in a designated regional area of NSW for at least 12 months with a single regional employer. Now, this requirement has been reduced to 6 months based on industry feedback. This adjustment aims to make the pathway more accessible to skilled workers in regional NSW, supporting regional development and the local economy. Key changes include the reduced employment duration and remaining criteria such as employment with a single regional employer, occupation relevance, and meeting the TSMIT salary level. This change is part of the NSW Government's commitment to supporting regional NSW by attracting skilled workers and fostering economic growth and diversity.

03/04/2024

🌴 Exciting News! 🌊 The Australian Government is launching the Pacific Engagement Visa to increase permanent migration from the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Up to 3,000 visas annually will be allocated through a ballot process, fostering stronger ties between Australia and the Pacific. This visa offers permanent residency and opportunities for cultural, business, and educational exchanges. For more information, please visit our website https://ausimmi.com.au/pacific-engagement-visa . 🇦🇺🌏

The Pacific Engagement Visa, initiated by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, aims to increase permanent migration from the Pacific and Timor-Leste. This visa program seeks to grow the diaspora in Australia, enhance people-to-people links, and foster cultural, business...

25/03/2024

Increased English requirement for 500 and 485 visa

Starting March 23, 2024, significant changes affect Student and Temporary Graduate visas:

For Student Visas:
Minimum English proficiency score rises from IELTS 5.5 to 6.0.
Minimum score for ELICOS increases from IELTS 4.5 to 5.0.
Students in recognised university foundation or pathway programs need IELTS 5.5.
No change for students solely studying English through ELICOS.
For Temporary Graduate visas (TGV):
Minimum English score increases from IELTS 6.0 to 6.5.
Hong Kong and BNO passport holders maintain the previous requirement of IELTS 6.0.
Test validity window shrinks from three years to one year for all TGV applications.

14/11/2022

We assisted a client with her onshore Visitor (subclass 600) Visa Application. After thorough preparation, the applicant is granted a 6-month multiple travel Visitor visa at last.

For more information on the Visitor (Subclass 600) Visa, follow the link below to our website:
https://ausimmi.com.au/600-4/
Contact us today for your Australian visa matters by completing an online assessment form:
aussieimmigrationservices.mmportal.com.au/assessment

11/11/2022

We assisted our client with his Resident Return (subclass 155) visa application. The applicant is residing overseas on a long-term basis. After providing a strong and thorough submission showing his ties are both substantial and of benefit to Australia, his subclass 155 visa was granted successfully.

For more information on the Resident Return (Subclass 155) Visa, follow the link below to our website: https://ausimmi.com.au/resident-return-visa/
Contact us today for your Australian visa matters by completing an online assessment form:
aussieimmigrationservices.mmportal.com.au/assessment

10/11/2022

We assisted a client with his subclass 485 visa application. After providing sufficient supporting documents, the visa was granted successfully with the validity of three years.

For more information on the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) Visa, follow the link below to our website:
https://ausimmi.com.au/485-visa/
Contact us today for your Australian visa matters by completing an online assessment form:
aussieimmigrationservices.mmportal.com.au/assessment

09/11/2022

We assisted our client with subclass 407 training visa. After providing the detailed training plan and other strong supporting documents, the nomination and visa application were successfully granted.

For more information on the Training (subclass 407) Visa, follow the link below to our website:
https://ausimmi.com.au/407-visa/
Contact us today for your Australian visa matters by completing an online assessment form:
aussieimmigrationservices.mmportal.com.au/assessment

04/11/2022

We assisted a client with her Offshore Visitor (subclass 600) Visa Application. After thorough preparation, the applicant is granted a one-year multiple travel Visitor visa in 7 days after the submission.

For more information on the Visitor (Subclass 600) Visa, follow the link below to our website:
https://ausimmi.com.au/600-4/
Contact us today for your Australian visa matters by completing an online assessment form:
aussieimmigrationservices.mmportal.com.au/assessment

30/10/2022

We assisted a client with his Visitor (subclass 600) Visa Application. After thorough preparation, the applicant is granted a five-year multiple travel Visitor visa in 33 days after the submission.

For more information on the Visitor (Subclass 600) Visa, follow the link below to our website:
https://ausimmi.com.au/600-4/
Contact us today for your Australian visa matters by completing an online assessment form:
aussieimmigrationservices.mmportal.com.au/assessment

29/10/2022

We assisted a child with her Child Visa (subclass 101) application. After thorough preparation, the subclass 101 visa was finally granted in 9 months after the submission.

For more information on the Child Visa (subclass 101), follow the link below to our website:
https://ausimmi.com.au/101-child-visa/
Contact us today for your Australian visa matters by completing an online assessment form:
aussieimmigrationservices.mmportal.com.au/assessment

28/10/2022

We recently assisted a client with her Visitor (Sponsored Family) (subclass 600) Visa application in September 2022 and the application was finally approved within a month.

For more information on the Visitor (Sponsored Family) (Subclass 600) Visa, follow the link below to our website:
https://ausimmi.com.au/600-3/
Contact us today for your Australian visa matters by completing an online assessment form:
aussieimmigrationservices.mmportal.com.au/assessment

13/10/2022

We recently assisted a client with her Temporary Graduate (Post-Study Work) (subclass 485) visa application. The visa was granted in 12 months after the submission.

For more information on the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) Visa, follow the link below to our website:
https://ausimmi.com.au/485-visa/
Contact us today for your Australian visa matters by completing an online assessment form:
aussieimmigrationservices.mmportal.com.au/assessment

30/09/2022

We recently assisted a client with her Resident Return (subclass 155) visa application. As the applicant was present in Australia for a total of at least 2 years in the last 5 years as a permanent resident, she was granted a 5-year travel facility on this Resident Return Visa soon.

For more information on the Resident Return (Subclass 155) Visa, follow the link below to our website: https://ausimmi.com.au/resident-return-visa/
Contact us today for your Australian visa matters by completing an online assessment form:
aussieimmigrationservices.mmportal.com.au/assessment