Amendments to the Skilled Visas for the year 2025
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) declared at the 2024 MIA National Conference held in Brisbane that there will be some key changes in Australia's skilled migration visas. Specifically, the…
Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation Shortage List (OSL) has now been released
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has now released the 2024 Occupation Shortage List (OSL), formerly the Skills Priority List. This list is critically important for states to decide which occupation categories…
Australian govt forced to reconsider the proposed reduction of international students
The recently enacted ESOS Bill 2024 has now amended the ESOS Act of 2000 for further enhancement of the integrity and growth of international student enrollment in Australia. However, it…
The New Genuine Student (GS) requirement
The Australian Government has introduced the Genuine Student (GS) requirement, replacing the former Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Criteria. This comes into effect for applications lodged on and after 23 March…
NSW Skilled Regional Visa
Applications Open for NSW Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491) Pathway 1 We are excited to inform you that the nomination process for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa,…
Skills in Demand visa a ‘triple-win’ for workers, businesses and Australia
Researchers praise new evidence-based approach to skilled migration The new 'Skills in Demand visa' announced today will help to address major flaws in Australia's migration system that have led to…
Rule changes for Int’l Students and Temp. Graduate visa applicants
The new strategy includes several measures targeting international education, which the government says will ensure foreign graduates help meet skills shortages. From early next year, the English language requirements for…
Australia’s Migration Rules are Changing
The Government’s Migration Strategy was released on 11 December 2023 and outlines a new vision for Australia’s migration system, with a policy roadmap containing 8 key actions and over 25…