Australia Immigration Updates

August 21, 2025

Australia issued 7037 EOIs under the SkillSelect Invitation Round

On 21 August 2025, Australia conducted a SkillSelect invitation round, issuing a total of 7,037 Expressions of Interest (EOIs). The table below provides a detailed breakdown of the invitations issued.

 

August 07, 2025

Australia Updates English Language Test Requirements for Visa Applicants

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced important changes to the list of accepted English-language tests for visa applications, effective August 7, 2025. Tests taken on or before August 6, 2025, will remain valid if used within the standard 3-year period (or as specified per visa subclass). The new list includes:

• Cambridge C1 Advanced
• CELPIP General
• IELTS (Academic & General, incl. One Skill Retake)
• LANGUAGECERT Academic
• MET (Single Section Retake)
• OET
• PTE Academic
• TOEFL iBT

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August 05, 2025

Australia Expands Student Visa Limit to 295,000 for 2025

Australia has raised its student visa cap to 295,000 for 2025, marking a 9% increase from the previous limit of 270,000. This expansion aims to attract more skilled international students, especially from Southeast Asia, while ensuring the visa system remains robust and fair. With rising global interest in Australian education, prospective students are encouraged to apply early to secure their spot and benefit from enhanced academic and migration opportunities.

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June 21, 2025

Australia declared the recent nominations from State and territories government

Below are the numbers of EOIs that have received nominations from State and Territory governments from July 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025:

Visa subclass	ACT	NSW	NT	Qld	SA	Tas	Vic	WA
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)	889	2,930	792	582	2,792	1,973	3,000	2,378
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) State and Territory Nominated	750	1,174	596	576	774	747	1,997	1,633

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June 21, 2025

Important Announcement: Western Australia issued the latest Invitation round for State nominated Migration Program

Western Australia issued the latest invitations on June 9, and June 21 2025 for the State-nomination migration program:

Priority Invitation Round
Intending visa subclass	General stream	General stream	Graduate stream	Graduate stream
	WASMOL schedule 1	WASMOL schedule 2	Higher education	Vocational education and training
Visa subclass 190	0	0	0	0
Visa subclass 491	80	140	0	0
Non-priority Invitation Round
Intending visa subclass	General stream	General stream	Graduate stream	Graduate stream
	WASMOL schedule 1	WASMOL schedule 2	Higher education	Vocational education and training
Visa subclass 190	0	0	0	0
Visa subclass 491	80	240	0	0

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June 12, 2025

Important Announcement:  ACT Canberra Matrix issued the latest Invitation Round

The Canberra Matrix issued the latest invitation round for Canberra residents and overseas applicants across different nomination categories.

Category	Visa Subclass	Invitations Issued	Minimum Matrix Score
Canberra Residents
Small Business Owners	190	3	130
	491	0	-
457 / 482 Visa Holders	190	42	N/A
	491	4	N/A
Critical Skill Occupations	190	126	N/A
	491	0	N/A
Overseas Applicants
Critical Skill Occupations	190	12	N/A
	491	0	N/A

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June 10, 2025

Australia has introduced Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for better security.

From June 18, 2025, new and existing users will need to set up MFA while creating and logging in ImmiAccount. Once MFS is enabled, it will be required for each login or to make changes to the account. Users can enable their preferred authentication method in ImmiAccount.

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May 29, 2025

South Australia closes intakes for onshore skilled migration of 2024-25 programs

South Australia has put a closer on onshore skilled migration ROIs application for the 2024-25-year program. Any unsubmitted ROIs in the online system will be deleted, and all the submitted ROIs will be processed by June 30, 2025.Invited candidates should submit their state nomination application, and the uninvited applicant can continue submitting EOI via Skillselect.

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May 28, 2025

Queensland put an end to 2024-25 Skilled Migration Program intakes

Queensland had closed its 2024-25 Skilled State Nomination Migration Program (SNMP).  To apply for new registrations of interest (ROIs) across all pathways, including on-shore graduate, offshore, and regional small business owner streams. The applications that have already been submitted will be processed. The second-stage business visas (Subclass 888) will remain open.

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May 15, 2025

Tasmania will soon close the Skilled Migration ROIs for 2024-25 program years

Migration Tasmania will only accept ROI from candidates allocated a Gold pass due to the high demand for nomination. The Gold pass nomination will close at 5:00 pm on June 16, 2025, after which no further ROIs will be accepted. Approved nominations beyond the cap will be nominated in the 2025-26 program year.

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May 09, 2025

Western Australia issued invitation for State nomination migration Program

Western Australia issued invites on May 8, 2025 for the State nomination Migration Program:

Intending visa subclass	General stream	General stream	Graduate stream	Graduate stream
	WASMOL schedule 1	WASMOL schedule 2	Higher education	Vocational education and training
Visa subclass 190	0	232	11	21
Visa subclass 491	0	340	39	59

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April 25, 2025

Victoria announced to shut down nominations for the skilled visa program for 2024-25

Victoria has declared to close the new Registration of Interest (ROI) for the state-nominated Skilled visa program on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, at 4 pm AEST. The Australian government allocates Victoria 5,000 skilled visa places, 3,000 of which are kept for the Subclass 190 visa and 2,000 for the Subclass 491 visas. This program has attracted much interest this year and has received many more ROIs than available places.

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April 15, 2025

Record $100 million university program to back women in STEM in Australia

Tech founder Robin Khuda recently funded $100 million for the University of Sydney. The record donation will fund a two-year program to support women enrolled in STEM. According to the STEM Equity Monitor 2024, women represent only 15% of individuals working in STEM jobs. The STEM course aims to support female students in relevant high school courses and further encourage them to pursue STEM.

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April 12, 2025

Australia to Increase Skilled Visa Income Thresholds from July 1, 2025

Australia government to increase Skilled Visa Income Thresholds from July 1, 2025 for 4.6%. The revised income threshold will be eligible for three streams: Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT), Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT), and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT). Applications that are applied before July 1, 2025 won’t be applicable for this rule. 

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March 31, 2025

Important Announcement: Western Australia issued invites for State nominated Migration Program

Western Australia issued invites on March 27, and 28, 2025 for State nominated Migration Program. Below are the details of the invites:

Intending visa subclass	General stream	General stream	Graduate stream	Graduate stream
	WASMOL schedule 1	WASMOL schedule 2	Higher education	Vocational education and training
Visa subclass 190	262	673	204	204
Visa subclass 491	102	262	80	80

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March 28, 2025

Australia announces the new Designated Area Migration from March 2025 to 2030

Australia declared the new Designated Area Migration (DAMA) from March 2025 to 2030 for the Northern Territory. This agreement targets sponsoring 1,500 overseas workers who will address the country's labor shortage. The DAMA will be in place until 30 June 2030 with an expanded list of 325 in-demand occupations. The DAMA is a special migration that allows businesses in the designated area to access a more flexible skilled visa pathway.

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March 26, 2025

Important Announcement: Tasmanian Skilled Migration will not accept applications for Subclass 491 visa

The Subclass 491 Overseas Applicant (Job Offer) pathway has been closed for the 2024-25 programs because of the extended visa processing time and increased false claims. Applications will not be accepted, and the pending invitations will be withdrawn.

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March 26, 2025

FNQ DAMA Boosts to a total of 226 Occupations

The FNQ DAMA Head Agreement includes 51 additional occupations, for a total of 226. The forms and information guides are now available on the official website.

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February 27, 2025

Australia has announced the cessation of the Accounting Professional Year Program

Australia CPA, CAANZ, and IPA announced the termination of the Accounting Professional Year Program (Accounting PY Program) due to its enrollment decline from 7,122 in 2018 to 340 in 2024 and lack of government action on proposed reforms. Despite repeated engagement efforts, the government postponed considering the program’s future, forcing three bodies to discontinue it. New enrollment will be terminated from 5 March 2025, with the program concluding by 1 May 2026.

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February 19, 2025

Important Announcement: Western Australia Invitation round

Western Australia issued the invitation on 19 February 2025 for the State Nominated Migration Program: 

Intending visa subclass	General stream	General stream	Graduate stream	Graduate stream
	WASMOL schedule 1	WASMOL schedule 2	Higher education	Vocational education and training
Visa subclass 190	200	330	225	358
Visa subclass 491	-	370	-	-

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February 15, 2025

Australia announced good news for Nurses and Midwives working in the UK, USA, Canada, Singapore, Ireland, and Spain

Australia announced important updates effective April 2025 to the Nursing and Midwifery Board AHPRA, Australia. This department will introduce two streamlined pathways for nurses and Midwives (internationally qualified registered nurses (IQRNS)) who are currently applying from the approved jurisdiction. 

The new pathways will reduce the processing time and complexity for eligible applicants who want to work in Australia. The current application process typically includes examinations or other assessments, which take 9-12 months but may take longer if additional time is needed.  This new pathway has made it easier for eligible IQRNs who may complete the registration process in 1-6 months, depending on the complexity and information provided. This jurisdiction includes countries like the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Ontario, Singapore, and Spain.

Requirements

The requirements depend on the IQRN, which can meet the standard stated under the following two pathways.

Pathways 1

• Qualification in an NMBA-approved comparable jurisdiction
• Completing at least 1800 hours (nearly 1 hour) of practice as a registered nurse in any NMBA-approved comparable jurisdictions.
• Current/ previous general registration as a registered nurse
• Certificate of Good Standing issued by the regulatory authority of any NMBA
• Meeting the requirements:
• Criminal history
• Containing professional development
• English language proficiency
•  Recency of practice,
• Professional insurance agreement 

Pathway 2

This pathway is for current practicing IQRN entry to Australia for an easy go. IQRNS applying under Pathway 2 must demonstrate and provide evidence of:

• Relevant qualification not obtained in any of the NMBA-approved jurisdictions.
• Successful completion of a regulatory examination process for internationally qualified
• Current/previous general registration as a registered nurse in any NMBA-approved compared jurisdictions since 1 January 2017
• Practice as a registered nurse for a minimum of 1800 hours (nearly 1 year)
• Meeting the requirements of the following approved registration standards:
• Criminal history
• Continuing professional development
• Language proficiency in English
• Recency of practice,
• Insurance arrangements 

*Note: If an applicant is not able to meet the qualification or eligibility requirements will not be eligible for general registration via Pathway 1 or 2.

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February 03, 2025

Important Announcement: ACT Canberra Matrix Invitation Round

The Act Canberra Matrix Invitation round was held on January 30, 2025 which issued invitations to both Canberra residents and overseas applicants across different nomination categories which are:

Category	Visa Subclass	Invitations Issued	Minimum Matrix Score
Canberra Residents
Small Business Owners	190	12	115
	491	5	115
457 / 482 Visa Holders	190	22	N/A
	491	4	N/A
Critical Skill Occupations	190	170	N/A
	491	207	N/A
Overseas Applicants
Critical Skill Occupations	190	26	N/A
	491	98	N/A

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January 28, 2025

Australia Replaces ANZSCO with OSCA for Job Classification

Australia replaced the ANZSCO code with the OSCA code for job classification on December 6, 2024. Australia and New Zealand will have different systems for occupations. The Australian government recently released the new OSCA codes and the list of professions. The Australian Department will continue using the ANZSCO codes until the final notice.

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January 14, 2025

NT General Skilled Migration (GSM) Nominations Reaches its Allocation 

The Northern Territory's GSM nomination program for 2024-25 has reached its allocation limit and will not be accepting new applications. Applications submitted before the suspension date will be assessed, and qualifying candidates will receive invitations. The program will accept new applications once the allocation for 2025-2026 is received. 

Exceptions for onshore applicants:

As an exception during the suspension, only the applications of onshore applicants with the following deadlines will be accepted:

• Visas that have an expiry date before July 1, 2025 (Temporary Graduate Visa applicants are ineligible)
• Applicants that are becoming ineligible because of the age factor (Turning 45 years old) 

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January 08, 2025

Australia Mandates Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for international students starting January 2025

International students applying for an Australia student visa must now submit a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) instead of the previous Letters of Offer. The new change came into effect starting January 1, 2025.

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December 27, 2024

Australian Computer Society (ACS) Releases new ANZSCO Codes for Cyber Security, Data Science, and DevOps

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is set to introduce 10 new ANZSCO codes in January 2025. The codes are for job roles in the Cyber Security, Data Science, and DevOps fields that will align with the high demand for specialized skills. The new ANZSCO codes are to further support the new Skills in Demand (SID) visa and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).

Cyber Security Roles
261315	Cyber Security Engineer
261317	Penetration Tester
262114	Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist
262115	Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist
262116	Cyber Security Analyst
262117	Cyber Security Operations Coordinator
262118	Cyber Security Operations Coordinator
Data Science Roles
224114	Data Analyst
224115	Data Scientist
DevOps Role
261316	DevOps Engineer

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December 27, 2024

VETASSESS will now accept applications for 20 Additional Occupations

VETASSESS will start accepting applications for 20 more occupations that align with the Subclass 482 and Subclass 186 visa. The new Subclass 482, that is, the Skills In Demand (SID) visa is a replacement of the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa that will use the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). 

ANZSCO	Occupations
139917	Regulatory Affairs Manager
224714	Supply Chain Analyst
225114	Content Creator (Marketing)
234114	Agricultural Research Scientist
234115	Agronomist
234116	Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist
234521	Entomologist
234612	Respiratory Scientist
311112	Agricultural and Agritech Technician
311113	Animal Husbandry Technician
311114	Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician
311115	Irrigation Designer
311217	Respiratory Technician
311314	Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer
312914	Other Draftsperson
362512	Tree Worker
362712	Irrigation Technician
451111	Beauty Therapist
451412	Tour Guide
451612	Travel Consultant

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December 27, 2024

Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) set to assist Skills Assessments for the New Skills in Demand Visa

The Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) will assess 23 occupations that need skills assessment under the Core Skills stream in the SID visa. Applicants who require a SID assessment for occupations under the TRA can continue sending applications through the TRA’s TSS skill assessment program. The applications received by December 7, 2024 will be evaluated for the SID visa. 

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December 13, 2024

Details of the Western Australia Invitation Round

The Western Australia Invitation Round was held on December 13, 2024 and issued invitations for the State Nominated Migration program. 

Intending visa subclass	General stream	General stream	Graduate stream	Graduate stream
	WASMOL schedule 1	WASMOL schedule 2	Higher education	Vocational education and training
Visa subclass 190	450	600	340	105
Visa subclass 491	450	600	335	115

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December 07, 2024

Australia’s New Skills In Demand Subclass 482 Visa

Australia launched a new Subclass 482 Skills In Demand visa, replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa. Three new streams, Specialist Skills, Core Skills, and Labour Agreement, were also introduced under the Subclass 482 visa. Professionals with job roles listed under the CSOL are eligible to apply for this visa. 

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December 06, 2024

Important Update: Australia’s National Innovation Visa (NIV) (subclass 858) replaces the Global Talent Visa (subclass 858)

Australia’s Subclass 858 Global Talent Visa is now replaced by the National Innovation Visa, effective December 6, 2024. The new NIV visa is a permanent visa for foreigners with exceptional international achievements in eligible areas. Applications for the NIV visa will be processed according to Ministerial Direction 11. The cost to apply for the National Innovation visa is AUD4,840.00, with an additional AUD2425 for those above 18 and AUD1210 for those under 18.

To be eligible for the Subclass 858 NIV visa, you must:

• Submit an EOI
• Have a nominator 
• Have English language proficiency with at least Level 5 in IELTS 
• Apply for the NIV within 60 days of receiving an invitation 

Applications will be selected per the priority orders and the indicators of exceptional achievements. 

List of Priority Orders 

Priority Orders
Priority one	Exceptional candidates from any sector who are global experts and recipients of international ‘top of field’ level awards.
Priority two	Candidates from any sector nominated on the approved Form 1000 by an expert Australian Commonwealth, State or Territory Government agency.
Priority three	Candidates with exceptional and outstanding achievements in a Tier One sector:
	Critical Technologies
	Health Industries
	Renewables and low emission technologies
Priority four	Candidates with exceptional and outstanding achievements in a Tier Two sector:
	Agri-food and AgTech
	Defence Capabilities and Space
	Education
	Financial Services and FinTech
	Infrastructure and Transport
	Resources

Indicators of exceptional and outstanding achievements

Indicators of exceptional and outstanding achievements
Top-of-field Level Awards	Recipients of national research grants	Holders of PhDs with high-levels of academic influence or thought leadership	Other measures of high-calibre talent	Candidates nominated by an expert Australian Commonwealth, State or Territory government agency
Nobel Prizes	Receipt of a national level research grant for the highest quality research in Australia or from other countries showing that the individual is at the top of their field. These include but are not limited to:	Holders of a PhD with high-levels of academic influence or thought leadership in their field, such as:	Other measures of high-calibre talent may include:	Other indicators of exceptional and outstanding achievements we may consider in conjunction with nomination by an expert Australian Commonwealth, State or Territory government agency include:
Breakthrough Prizes	·         Australian Research Council grants	·         Recent publications in top ranked journals, for example Nature, Lancet or Acta Numerica		·         Athletes and creative who will raise Australia’s international standing in their field
Rousseeuw Prize	·         Department of Education Accelerator grants equivalent level grants from other countries. This includes:	·         A high h-index for their stage of career, for example an early career researcher with a h-index of 14	·         Recent keynote appearance at a high-profile international conference. For example:	·         Evidence of innovative investment activity with an established track record of supporting successful innovative ventures
Eni Award	-        United Kingdom Research and Innovation Grants program	·         A research-based degree from a top global university, for example, ranked in the top 100 World University Rankings by Times Higher Education	-        Web Summit; International Congress of Mathematicians	·         Evidence of promising entrepreneurial activities that will lead to the commercialisation of a product or service in Australia, particularly where linked to Commonwealth, State or Territory based innovation hubs.
Institution of Electrical Engineers Medal of Honor	-        Funding from the EU Commission		-        American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting or	·         Recognised intellectual property attributed to them, for example holding relevant international patents.
Fields Medal	-        Funding from the US National Science Foundation		-        International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium
Chern Medal	• Other similar level grants.
Abel Prize			·         Earning at or above the Fair Work high income threshold, where:
L’Oreal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science			-        There is written communication from an Australian employer offering employment in Australia with an annual salary equivalent to, or higher than, the high income threshold or
Turing Award			-        The primary applicant's current earnings are an amount equal to, or greater than, the high income threshold.
ACM Prize in Computing
Pulitzer Prize
International Booker Prize
International Tchaikovsky Competition Gold Medal
Olympic Gold Medal
Laureus World Sportsman or Sportswoman of the year

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December 03, 2024

Details of the recent Canberra Matrix Invitation Round

The complete details of the Canberra Matrix Invitation Round as of November 28, 2024, are given in the below table:

Category	Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)	Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491)	Total
2024-2025 Nomination Places Application Count (as of 28 Nov 2024)	1,000	800	1,800
Total Approvals	238	178	416
Total Refusals	18 (7%)	23 (12%)	41
Approvals by Residency Status
ACT Residents	NA	NA	358 (86%)
Overseas Residents	NA	NA	58 (12%)
Remaining Allocation	762	622	1,384

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December 03, 2024

Tasmania Releases Migration Update

Tasmania released the processing times, nomination places, list of invitations, total number of applications lodged, and ROIs as of October 19, 2024. Candidates with at least one Orange-Plus attribute are given priority and have a high chance of receiving an invitation within 6 months. Subclass 190 visa applicants with an Orange-Plus Attribute will receive invitations through the program this year. 

Category	Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)	Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491)
Processing Times	The oldest application lodged on 19 October 2024.	Same as subclass 190.
Nomination Places Used	679 of 2,100	224 of 760
Nomination Applications Lodged (Not Decided)	247	96
Invitations to Apply (Not Accepted)	58	33
Registrations of Interest (ROI) on Hand	359	334

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December 03, 2024

Victoria To Prioritise Construction Trade Occupations for Skilled Visa Nomination Programs 

Victoria has announced that construction trade occupations will be prioritized for skilled visa nomination programs. Trade occupations will be prioritized for the Subclass 491 visa (Skilled Work Regional) and Subclass 190 visa. The Victorian government has made this decision to address the workforce and labor shortages in the construction industry.

Given below is the list of eligible construction trade occupations:

ANZSCO Code	Occupation Name
331211	Carpenter and Joiner
331212	Carpenter
331213	Joiner
333111	Glazier
333211	Fibrous Plasterer
333212	Solid Plasterer
334111	Plumber (General)
334112	Air Conditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
334115	Roof Plumber
341111	Electrician (General)
341112	Electrician (Special Class)
342211	Electrical Lines Worker
342411	Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
394111	Cabinetmaker

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December 03, 2024

Australia Releases the new CSOL. 

The Australian Government released the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), which will replace the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa. The CSOL list applies to the Core Skills stream of the new Skills in Demand visa and the Direct Entry stream of the subclass 186 visa.

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November 23, 2024

Results of the latest Western Australia Invitation Round 

The latest invitations for the State Nominated Migration Program were issued on November 23, 2024. The table below has details of the invitation rounds:

Intending visa subclass	General stream	General stream	Graduate stream	Graduate stream
	WASMOL schedule 1	WASMOL schedule 2	Higher education	Vocational education and training
Visa subclass 190	200	500	213	85
Visa subclass 491	200	500	212	89

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November 20, 2024

Australia's Physiotherapy Council Updates the Eligibility Requirements for Skills Assessment 

The Physiotherapy Council in Australia announced a few changes to the eligibility criteria and requirements for Skills Assessment. The changes will come into effect immediately. 

Here is the updated list of eligibility criteria for Australia’s skills assessment:

• Physiotherapists must meet Ahpra’s English Language Skills Registration Standard while fulfilling any of the below criteria:
• Have a physiotherapy qualification in Australia included in the Physiotherapy Board of Australia's Approved Programs of Study List for the Physiotherapist profession. 
• Have an Australian Physiotherapy Council's (APC) Final Certificate
• Have an APC Certificate of Substantial Equivalence of Qualification
• Have a valid and condition-free Annual Practising Certificate that the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand grants with at least 2 years of two years of work experience as a physiotherapist in NZ.
• Have a qualification in physiotherapy that was done in New Zealand and recognized by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand with a valid Annual Practising Certificate.

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November 20, 2024

Migration Tasmania Releases Details about the Skilled Employment Assessment. 

Migration Tasmania has released more information about the Assessment for skilled employment (ANZSCO Skill Level 1-3). Qualifying a job role as skilled involves multiple steps and factors. 

Here are some of the key factors that would be taken into consideration:

• Skills & Qualifications, Responsibilities & duties, Pay & salary: To qualify as a skilled employment, the pay rates, job duties, skills and qualifications must match the ANZSCO Skill Level 1-3.
• Pay Rate: A pay rate that is more than the current $73,150 for Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) can be considered skilled employment 

Note: Job roles that are equal to match the National Minimum wage may not qualify as skilled employment. 

• Industry agreements and Awards: Relevant industry awards and agreements will be evaluated to check whether the job roles align with the skilled employment

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November 20, 2024

Important Announcement: NT Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) changes to NT DAMA III

The NT Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) will end on December 13, 2024. The government is in talks to implement a new 5-year NT DAMA III agreement. The updated agreement will include an extended list of eligible occupations and streamlined application processes. 

Some of the key pointers to be noted are as follows:

• Applications are required to be submitted by December 6, 2024, to MigrationNT for it to be processed before the expiry date.
• The application portal for NT DAMA will be closed after December 13, 2024. The new NT DAMA III will soon reopen as a replacement in January 2025. 
• Businesses endorsed by MigrationNT can continue to register for labor agreements and nominations with the Home Office even after the expiry of the current NT DAMA. The accepted ceilings will be valid for one year after endorsements. 
• The applications for business employees lodging endorsements will still be accepted and approved until December 6, 2024. 

Note: The government will soon release further details of the NT DAMA III Transition. 

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November 20, 2024

Results of the latest State Nominated Migration Program

The latest invitations for the State Nominated Migration Program were issued on November 20, 2024. The table below has details of the invitation rounds:

Intending visa subclass	General stream	General stream	Graduate stream	Graduate stream
	WASMOL schedule 1	WASMOL schedule 2	Higher education	Vocational education and training
Subclass 190 Visa	200	400	150	48
Subclass 491 Visa	200	400	150	51

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November 16, 2024

Occupations in South Australia's 2024-2025 Skilled Migration Program receive High interest! 

The major occupations in South Australia's 2024-2025 Skilled Migration program received a high interest among applicants. Occupations like chefs, motor mechanics (General), and enrolled nurses received more applications than the assigned annual quota. The Skilled & Business Migration (SBM) will continue to send invitations and advise applicants to explore other options like DAMA. 

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November 07, 2024

Australia released the results for the latest SkillSelect Invitation Rounds for November 2024 

The latest SkillSelect Invitation Round, held on November 7, 2024, invited 15,000 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). This is the highest number of invitations issued so far. Invitations were issued to IT professionals, professional engineers, trades occupations, few general occupations, social workers and health care professionals. 

The table below has the total list of occupations that received invitations, along with the minimum score required for each occupation to qualify:

Occupation	Subclass 189
	Minimum scored
Accountant (General)	95
Actuary	85
Aeronautical Engineer	85
Agricultural Consultant	85
Agricultural Engineer	90
Agricultural Scientist	90
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber	70
Analyst Programmer	85
Architect	70
Arts Administrator or Manager	90
Audiologist	75
Biochemist	90
Biomedical Engineer	85
Biotechnologist	85
Boat Builder and Repairer	90
Bricklayer	65
Cabinetmaker	65
Cardiothoracic Surgeon	85
Carpenter	65
Carpenter and Joiner	65
Chef	85
Chemical Engineer	85
Chemist	90
Child Care Centre Manager	75
Chiropractor	75
Civil Engineer	85
Civil Engineering Draftsperson	70
Civil Engineering Technician	70
Clinical Psychologist	75
Computer Network and Systems Engineer	95
Construction Project Manager	70
Dancer or Choreographer	90
Dermatologist	75
Developer Programmer	95
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist	80
Diesel Motor Mechanic	95
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher	70
Economist	90
Educational psychologist	75
Electrical Engineer	85
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson	90
Electrical Engineering Technician	90
Electrician (General)	65
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)	90
Electronics Engineer	95
Emergency Medicine Specialist	75
Engineering Manager	90
Engineering Professionals nec	85
Engineering Technologist	85
Environmental Consultant	90
Environmental Engineer	85
Environmental Manager	90
Environmental Research Scientist	90
Environmental Scientists nec	90
External Auditor	85
Fibrous Plasterer	65
Food Technologist	90
Forester	90
General Practitioner	75
Geophysicist	90
Geotechnical Engineer	70
Hydrogeologist	90
ICT Business Analyst	95
ICT Security Specialist	95
Industrial Engineer	85
Intensive Care Specialist	75
Internal Auditor	90
Landscape Architect	70
Life Scientist (General)	90
Life Scientists nec	90
Lift Mechanic	65
Management Accountant	95
Management Consultant	85
Marine Biologist	90
Materials Engineer	85
Mechanical Engineer	85
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer	75
Medical Laboratory Scientist	75
Medical Practitioners nec	75
Medical Radiation Therapist+	75
Metal Fabricator	75
Metal Machinist (First Class)	90
Metallurgist	90
Meteorologist	90
Microbiologist	90
Midwife	70
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)	90
Motor Mechanic (General)	85
Multimedia Specialist	85
Music Director	90
Musician (Instrumental)	90
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec	90
Naval Architect	90
Neurologist	75
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	75
Nurse Practitioner	80
Nursing Clinical Director	115
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist	90
Occupational Therapist	75
Optometrist	75
Orthopaedic Surgeon	75
Orthotist or Prosthetist	75
Osteopath	75
Other Spatial Scientist	90
Paediatrician	75
Painting Trades Worker	65
Pathologist	75
Petroleum Engineer	85
Physicist	90
Physiotherapist	75
Plumber (General)	65
Podiatrist	75
Primary Health Organisation Manager	95
Production or Plant Engineer	85
Psychiatrist	75
Psychologists nec	75
Quantity Surveyor	70
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)	70
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)	75
Registered Nurse (Community Health)	75
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)	70
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)	75
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)	75
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)	75
Registered Nurse (Medical)	70
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)	75
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)	70
Registered Nurse (Perioperative)	75
Registered Nurse (Surgical)	75
Registered Nurses nec	70
Secondary School Teacher	70
Sheetmetal Trades Worker	70
Social Worker	70
Software and Applications Programmers nec	85
Software Engineer	95
Solicitor	85
Solid Plasterer	70
Sonographer	75
Special Education Teachers nec	75
Special Needs Teacher	70
Specialist Physician (General Medicine)	75
Specialist Physicians nec	75
Speech Pathologist	75
Statistician	90
Structural Engineer	70
Surveyor	90
Systems Analyst	95
Taxation Accountant	85
Telecommunications Engineer	85
Telecommunications Field Engineer	85
Telecommunications Network Engineer	85
Telecommunications Network Planner	90
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist	90
Thoracic Medicine Specialist	75
Transport Engineer	70
University Lecturer	90
Valuer	90
Veterinarian	85
Wall and Floor Tiler	65
Welder (First Class)	70
Zoologist	90

Note: A total of 4,535 invitations were issued by states and territories so far. 

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October 24, 2024

Latest ACT Canberra Matrix Invitation Round issues 227 Invitations

The most recent ACT Canberra Matrix Invitation Round was held on October 24, 2024. You can refer the below table for complete details of the Invitation Round:

Category	Visa Subclass	Stream	Invitations Issued	Minimum Matrix Score
Canberra Residents	Subclass 190	Small Business Owners	1	130
	Subclass 491	Small Business Owners	3	120
	Subclass 190	457 / 482 Visa Holders	14	N/A
	Subclass 491	457 / 482 Visa Holders	2	N/A
	Subclass 190	Critical Skill Occupations	79	N/A
	Subclass 491	Critical Skill Occupations	97	N/A
Overseas Applicants	Subclass 190	Critical Skill Occupations	1	N/A
	Subclass 491	Critical Skill Occupations	30	N/A

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October 17, 2024

Results of the State Nominated Migration Program 

Invitations were issued for the State Nominated migration program on October 17, 2024. The table below has details of the latest  Invitation Round:

Intending visa subclass	General stream	General stream	Graduate stream	Graduate stream
	WASMOL schedule 1	WASMOL schedule 2	Higher education	Vocational education and training
Subclass 190 Visa	125	150	75	50
Subclass 491 Visa	125	150	75	50

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October 11, 2024

NSW State Migration Program Update: 2024-25

The New South Wales State Migration for 2024-25 is now open. The new updates are focused at simplifying the process and providing more opportunities for skilled migrants. Given below are the list of updates for NSW State Migration Program 2024-25:

NSW Priority Sectors:

The program is more focused on sectors with skill shortages:

• Construction (infrastructure and housing)
• Renewables (net zero and clean energy)
• Care Economy (aged care, disability services, early childhood care)
• Digital and Cyber (across industries)
• Education (teachers)
• Agriculture and Agrifood
• Advanced Manufacturing

List of skills:

The list of skills for Subclass 491 visa & Subclass 190 visa are released at the ANZSCO unit group level. Individuals must clear the eligibility criteria to be able to give the assessment test. 

491 Visa Pathways:

The Pathway 1 & 3 for Subclass 491 visa will soon be open. A new pathway called Regional NSW Graduate Pathway is now available for recent graduates of regional NSW institutions under Pathway 3.

TSMIT Concession

Individuals enrolled in select occupations are more likely to benefit from the 10% reduction on the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT). 

Application fees: 

The application fee is now set at A$315 (including GST for those applying from outside Australia) 

Note: The NSW Government will now follow the definition of skilled employment set by the Home Affairs’ to simplify the eligibility criteria for EOI submissions. 

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October 10, 2024

VETASSESS updates fees for Professional and General Occupations

VETASSESS updated the fees for professional and general occupations. The fees are set to increase for general and professional occupations starting from November 20, 2024. The fees for priority processing will remain the same and applications submitted before November 20, 2024 will continue to be processed at the existing rates. 

Note: The above fee changes are not applicable for trade occupations. 

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September 26, 2024

First Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa ballot registrations to open for Indians from October 1, 2024

The registrations for the first Work and Holiday visa ballot will open starting from October 1, 2024. 

Given below are the opening and closing dates for the registration of the program (2024-2025). Applications are to be submitted within the given dates. 

Registration Open Date	01-10-2024
Registration Close Date	31-10-2024

Given below are the opening and closing dates for the selection of the program (2024-2025). 

Selection Open Date	14-10-2024
Selection Close Date	30-04-2025

Points to remember

• The department may hold more selections for a specific country ballot at the time of the selection open period. 
• Department may also extend the selection open period. 
• Registrations made after the selection open period ends, will be considered expired. 

Requirements to register under your country’s ballot

• Creation of an ImmiAccount (if not yet done)
• Be aged below 30 years 
• Have a valid passport
• Have a valid national identity card 
• Have a valid email address
• Complete the email verification process (if not yet done)
• Agreeing to the declarations in the registration form.
• Complete the registration fee payment (AUD25)

Note: Candidates can get a time-frame of 28 days to apply for the visa after being selected through ballot.

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September 24, 2024

Top 10 popular occupations processed by the Vetassess

The list of top 10 popular occupations that are processed by Vetassess are as follows:

1. Marketing Specialist.
2. University Lecturer
3. Cafe of Restaurant Manager
4. Information and Organization Professional (NEC)
5. Human Resource Adviser
6. Recruitment Consultant.
7. Management Consultant
8. Organization and Methods Analyst
9. Program or Project Administrators
10. Private Tutors and Teachers (NEC)

Note: It is advised for the clients to provide a reference letter along with proof of fee payment for job roles that are not mentioned in the letterhead and are being carried out only with a self statutory declaration.

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September 19, 2024

Latest Canberra Matrix Invitation Round issued 130 Invitations 

The latest Canberra Matrix Invitation Round was held on September 19, 2024, issuing a total of 130 invitations. 68 invitations were issued to Subclass 190 visa holders and 62 were issued to Subclass 491 visa holders. 

Category	Subclass 190 Invitations	Subclass 491 Invitations
Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders	12	1
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	43	29
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	13	32

Note: The next round of invitations will be held on November 8, 2024.  

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September 16, 2024

DHA has announced results of the 1st Invitation round for the FY 2024-25

The DHA has released the results of the 1st invitation round for FY 2024-25. The invitation round was conducted on September 5, 2024 and issued 7,973 invitations to Subclass 189 visa. The minimum points required to qualify for the selection was 65. Invitations were given to social workers, health care professionals, IT professionals, trades occupations, professional engineers and few other general occupations.

The table below has the points list allotted for each occupation that received an invitation: 

Occupation	Subclass 189 visa
	Minimum scored
Accountant (General)	95
Actuary	90
Aeronautical Engineer	90
Agricultural Consultant	95
Agricultural Engineer	95
Agricultural Scientist	95
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber	65
Analyst Programmer	90
Architect	75
Audiologist	75
Biochemist	95
Biomedical Engineer	90
Biotechnologist	90
Bricklayer	65
Cabinetmaker	65
Carpenter	65
Carpenter and Joiner	65
Chef	90
Chemical Engineer	90
Chemist	90
Child Care Centre Manager	80
Civil Engineer	90
Civil Engineering Draftsperson	75
Civil Engineering Technician	75
Computer Network and Systems Engineer	100
Construction Project Manager	75
Developer Programmer	100
Diesel Motor Mechanic	90
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher	75
Economist	90
Electrical Engineer	90
Electrician (General)	65
Electrician (Special Class)	70
Electronics Engineer	90
Engineering Manager	95
Engineering Professionals nec	90
Engineering Technologist	90
Environmental Consultant	90
Environmental Engineer	95
Environmental Manager	95
Environmental Research Scientist	95
External Auditor	90
Food Technologist	90
Geophysicist	100
Geotechnical Engineer	75
ICT Business Analyst	95
ICT Security Specialist	95
Industrial Engineer	90
Internal Auditor	95
Landscape Architect	75
Life Scientist (General)	90
Life Scientists nec	95
Management Accountant	95
Management Consultant	90
Materials Engineer	90
Mechanical Engineer	90
Medical Laboratory Scientist	75
Microbiologist	90
Motor Mechanic (General)	90
Multimedia Specialist	90
Other Spatial Scientist	100
Pathologist	85
Petroleum Engineer	95
Primary Health Organisation Manager	95
Production or Plant Engineer	90
Quantity Surveyor	75
Secondary School Teacher	75
Sheetmetal Trades Worker	75
Social Worker	75
Software and Applications Programmers nec	90
Software Engineer	100
Special Education Teachers nec	80
Special Needs Teacher	80
Statistician	90
Structural Engineer	75
Surveyor	95
Systems Analyst	95
Taxation Accountant	90
Telecommunications Engineer	90
Telecommunications Field Engineer	95
Telecommunications Network Engineer	90
Transport Engineer	75
University Lecturer	90
Welder (First Class)	75
Zoologist	90

The below table has the total invitations granted by the states from July 1, 2024 to date.

Visa subclass	ACT	NSW	NT	QLD	SA	TAS	VIC	WA	Total
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)	56	21	41	5	112	186	64	49	534
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) State and Territory Nominated	31	22	48	5	27	57	70	21	281
Total	87	43	89	10	139	243	134	70	815

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September 13, 2024

Queensland migration program for FY 2024-25 is now open

Queensland migration program is now available for FY 2024-25. The table below has the eligibility criteria for Subclass 190 and Subclass 491.

Offshore applicants who fulfill the criteria given in the table can apply for the program.

Requirement	Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190)	Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Points	Have a points test result of 65 or higher	Have a points test result of 65 or higher
Occupation	Have an occupation on the offshore Queensland Skilled Occupation List	Have an occupation on the offshore Queensland Skilled Occupation List
English	Have Proficient English or higher	Have Proficient English or higher
Work experience	Have at least 5 years skilled employment experience in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.	Have at least 5 years skilled employment experience in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.
	Only work experience declared as related to your nominated occupation on your EOI will be considered.	Only work experience declared as related to your nominated occupation on your EOI will be considered.
Commitment to living in Queensland	Must commit to living and working in Queensland for 2 years from date your visa is granted	Must commit to living and working in Queensland for 3 years from date your visa is granted

The program also added a new category called Priority processing for Energy Workers. The occupations list includes Vetassess general,professional engineers, trades, teachers, medical occupations, and ICT security specialists.

To qualify, one must meet the below requirements:

• Have a positive skills assessment for a priority occupation that can support the energy sector.
• Have been employed for at least 3 years in the energy sector, in the occupation that you are nominated in, or a similar one. 
• The experience mentioned in the above point can be considered for the 5-year work experience requirement.

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September 10, 2024

Australia to open Ballot process for Working Holiday program (Subclass 462)

Australia plans to open the ballot process for Work and Holiday visa (Subclass 462) on September 16, 2024. The program has allotted 1000 places for Indians for this year . 

Visa validity: 12 months

Ballot fees: AUD 25

Application fees: AUD 635

Visa extension: 12 months if the work specifications are met for at least 3 months. 

Eligibility Requirements to apply for Subclass 462 visa:

• Be a citizen of India
• Be between the ages of 18-30 at the time of applying 
• Should not have held a working holiday visa before; if yes, must fulfill the criteria for the second work holiday visa
• The applicant must be living outside Australia 
• Must have a degree, diploma, and other graduate certificates 
• Have minimum funds of AUD 5,000
• Have a medical insurance 
• Have a police clearance certificate 
• Pay your debts to the Government of Australia (If you or your family owe the government money) 
• Have no history of a visa cancelation or refusal 
• Must have signed the Australian Value Statement 

The English language requirement is not compulsory for the below exceptions:

• Have a valid passport and be a citizen of the United Kingdom, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, the United States of America, or New Zealand 
• Have completed an approved English language test with at least 4.5 bands in IELTS or a score of 30 in PTE
• Have completed education in English 

Note: Family members cannot be included in this program. They must apply as individuals and fulfill the same criteria as the applicants.

List of industries & Areas approved for specified work:

Industry	Area
Tourism and hospitality	Northern or remote and very remote Australia
Plant and animal cultivation	Northern Australia and other specified areas of regional Australia
Fishing and pearling	Northern Australia
Tree farming and felling	Northern Australia
Construction	Northern Australia and other specified areas of regional Australia

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September 09, 2024

'Right to Disconnect' law for Australian Employees will be effective from today!

The new law, called “Right to Disconnect” that was announced by the Australian government is set to be implemented starting today. The new law will allow Australian workers to avoid work calls, messages, emails or texts after working hours. 

August 30, 2024

Australia plans to welcome 185,000 PRs in 2025. Apply now!

The Australian government announced that it will welcome 185,000 PRs in 2025. The announcement was made on May 14, 2024, for the 2024-25 migration program planning levels. The PRs are divided majorly into Skill and family streams, with the skill stream receiving 132,000 places and the family stream receiving 52,500 places. The Australian states and territories will also receive allocations for visa Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visa categories. 

August 19, 2024

ACT Canberra Matrix Invitation Round

Australian Capital Territory released dates for the upcoming immigration rounds. The Invitation Round will be held before September 27, 2024.

Category	Visa Subclass	Invitations Issued	Minimum Matrix Score
Canberra Residents
Small Business Owners	190	1	125
	491	2	110
457 / 482 Visa Holders	190	7	N/A
	491	1	N/A
Critical Skill Occupations	190	115	N/A
	491	113	N/A

August 19, 2024

Western Australia Invitation Round for Subclass 190 and Subclass 491

The table below has details of the Invitation Round for Western Australia:

Intending visa subclass	General stream	General stream	Graduate stream	Graduate stream
	WASMOL schedule 1	WASMOL schedule 2	Higher education	Vocational education and training
Visa subclass 190	100	100	75	25
Visa subclass 491	100	100	75	25

 

August 15, 2024

South Australia's 2024-25 General Skilled Migration Program is now open for applicants

SA launched the state-nominated skilled migration program for 2024-25 with an updated skilled nomination list. Onshore applicants who fulfill the eligibility criteria can submit an ROI for any of the 464 occupations across Skilled Employment, Outer Regional Skilled Employment and South Australian Graduates streams. Offshore applicants with skills that are highly in-demand can apply for any of the 427 occupations. The Investment Program and the Business Innovation program will not be accepting new applications, however, the existing visa holders can apply for PR or extensions.

August 15, 2024

Victoria's 2024-25 Skilled Visa Nomination Program is now open for applicants

The Victoria 2024-25 Skilled Migration Program is now open for applications. Candidates are required to submit or update their EOI via the official Australia's SkillSelect system. A Registration of Interest (ROI) must then be submitted to receive an ITA for Subclass 190 or 491. 

August 13, 2024

NT Announced General Skilled Migration (GSM) Nomination Applications for 2024-25

The Northern Territory is now accepting and evaluating onshore applications for GSM (General Skilled Migration) nominations. The intake for offshore applications for the NT Family Stream and Job Offer Stream was reopened on August 14, 2024. The Priority Occupations Stream will be suspended due to the high number of applications. The initial Priority Occupations Stream will however be processed with delays. 

August 2, 2024

Australian Government has announced 26,260 sponsorship application allocations for 8 states and territories

The Government of Australia has announced sponsorship application allocations for 8 States and territories. 26,260 skilled visa nomination places were allocated for FY2024-25.

Australian state	Visa Name	Number of allocations
South Australia	Subclass 190 visa	3,000
	Subclass 491 visa	800
Western Australia	Subclass 190 visa	3,000
	Subclass 491 visa	2,000
Northern Territory	Subclass 190 visa	800
	Subclass 491 visa	800
Queensland	Subclass 190 visa	600
	Subclass 491 visa	600
New South Wales	Subclass 190 visa	3,000
	Subclass 491 visa	2,000
Tasmania	Subclass 190 visa	2,100
	Subclass 491 visa	760
Australian Capital Territory	Subclass 190 visa	1,000
	Subclass 491 visa	800
Victoria	Subclass 190 visa	3,000
	Subclass 491 visa	2,000

 

July 23, 2024

 

Tasmania state received nomination allocations for the FY 2024-25

Tasmania has received 2,860 nomination allocations for FY 2024-25. The Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa received 2,100 places, while the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa received 760 places. The new set of Registrations of Interest for Tasmania's Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will reopen in the upcoming weeks, with more details to be announced later. 

Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided:
For candidates who have lodged an application but have not received a nomination yet, Migration Tasmania will continue processing your application. Applications that get accepted can expect to receive a nomination for the SkillSelect. 

Subclass 491 applicants looking for subclass 190 nomination:
Subclass 491 nominations lodged and not yet decided will be considered for Subclass 190. Candidates who wish to be considered for the Subclass 190 must withdraw their ongoing application and register for the Subclass 190 2024-25 program when it reopens. New ITAs for Subclass 190 nomination will be based on the level of interest and the number of available pro-rata places. 

 

July 22, 2024

South Australia has received nomination allocations for the FY 2024-25

South Australia received an overall nomination allocation of 3,800 for FY 2024-25 for Subclass 190 and 491. The Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa received 3000 places while the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa received 800  places. 

 

July 22, 2024

Victoria state has received nomination allocations for the FY 2024-25

The state of Victoria has received an overall nomination allocation of 5000 for FY 2024-25 for Subclass 190 and Subclass 491. The Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa received 3000 places while the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa received 2,000 places. 

 

July 22, 2024

Offshore applicants now eligible for 3 streams under North Territory sponsorships.

Offshore applicants can now apply for three different streams under the NT sponsorships:

1. Priority Occupation Stream:

• The applicant’s job occupations must be listed on the NT offshore occupation list.
• The applicant must meet any additional work experience requirements related to a specific occupation listed on the NT occupation list. 

2. NT Family Stream

The primary criterion is to have at least one family member residing in NT for at least 12 months. The family member must either be a PR holder/Australian citizen or an eligible citizen of NZ or possess any of the following visas:

• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 491
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 494
• Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 489
• A bridging visa granted in association with an application for a Skilled Regional Visa subclass 887 or Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) subclass 191 visa

Note: The family member residing in the NT must support the applicant with accommodation and employment in the North Territory. 

3. NT Job Offer Stream

The applicant must provide an employment offer in a nominated occupation in the North Territory with an NT-based organization or business that has been actively functioning for at least 12 months. 

 

July 19, 2024

Western Australia State Nomination Open for FY 2024-25

The Western Australia state nomination program is currently open for FY 2024-25 with a waived application fee of AUD 200. The invitation round is expected to take place in the 1st week of every month, and the first ever round will be held on August 24, 2024. An employment offer is required for Subclass 190 applicants, but is not mandatory for Subclass 491. The applicant must fulfill the minimum language proficiency in IELTS/PTE Academic or equivalent. 

Note: Subclass 485 visa applications with a provisional skills assessment cannot be considered.

June 26, 2024

Australia State and Territory Nominations from 1st July 2023 to 31st May 2024

The total number of nominations issued by State and Territory Governments from 1 July 2023 to 31 May 2024 is given in the following table:
 

Visa Subclass	ACT	NSW	NT	QLD	SA	TAS	VIC	WA	Total
Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)	575	2505	248	866	1092	593	2,700	1,494	10,073
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) State and Territory Nominated	524	1,304	387	648	1162	591	600	776	5992
Total	1099	3809	635	1514	2254	1184	3300	2270	16,065

 

June 24, 2024

Australia announces new changes for Skilled Worker Visas, effective from July 01, 2024.

Australia announces new changes for Skilled Worker Visas 8107, 8607, and 8608 from July 01, 2024. Australia has also announced changes to temporary Work (Skilled) visas: subclass 457, subclass 482, and subclass 494. These visa holders will have a minimum of 180 days and a maximum of 365 days to look for a new sponsor and apply for a new visa.

June 07, 2024

Vetasses to accept chef and Fitter profiles 

According to a recent announcement, occupations like chefs and fitters are now being accepted by Vetasses.whichwere not accepted or processed since September 23. 

New applications can be lodged for: 

• Chef (Commercial cookery) ANZSCO Code 351311
• Chef (Asian Cookery) ANZSCO Code 351311 
• Fitter (General) ANZSCO Code 323211

Note: This is applicable to Pathway 1 and Pathway 2 applications under OSAP and TSS programs. 

 

June 04, 2024

Australia's Subclass 485 Visa now open to applicants aged below 50

The Australian Department of Home affairs has set the minimum age requirement for Subclass 485 visa to below 50 years. The department has also introduced certain changes to the Temporary Graduate Visa Program which will be effective from July 01, 2024. The changes aim to strike a balance between inviting talented foreign students and maintaining the age criteria for post-study work visas. 

May 20, 2024

Australia Immigration Planning Levels 2024-25

The Government of Australia announced the new Immigration planning levels 2024-2025. The Permanent Migration Program is to be set at 185,000 places. The allocations for each state will be announced later. 

Skill Stream Visa
Visa Category	2024-25 Planning Levels
Employer-Sponsored	44,000
Skilled Independent	16,900
State/Territory Nominated	33,000
Regional	33,000
Business Innovation & Investment	1,000
Global Talent Independent	4,000
Distinguished Talent	300
Skill Total	1,32,200
Family Stream Visa
Visa Category	2024-25 Planning Levels
Partner	40,500
Parent	8,500
Child	3,000
Other Family	500
Family Total	52,500
Special Category Visa
Special Eligibility	300
Grand Total	1,85,000

 

May 09, 2024

Australia State and Territory Nominations in FY 2023-24

Australia issued state and territory nominations for FY 2023-2024. The table below provides the list of the total number of nominations issued by the Governments of Australian States and Territories from July 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024:

Visa Subclass	ACT	NSW	NT	QLD	SA	TAS	VIC	WA
Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)	530	2,092	247	748	994	549	2,648	1,481
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) State and Territory Nominated	463	1,211	381	631	975	455	556	774

 

May 08, 2024

Australia released the revised list of proof of funds for International students 

The Australian government released the updated list of proof of funds for international students who wish to study in the country.

The table given below has the list of proof of funds required to study in Australia: 

Type of Applicant	Financial capacity requirement before 10 May 2024	Financial capacity requirement after 10​​ May 2024
Primary Applicant	AUD 24,505	AUD 29,710
Spouse or de facto partner of the Student primary applicant (not applicable to Student Guardian applicant)	AUD 8,574	AUD 10,394
Dependent child	AUD 3,670	AUD 4,449
Annual school costs	AUD 9,661	AUD 13,502
Personal annual income if there is no member of the family	AUD 72,465	AUD 87,856
Personal annual income where there is a member of the family unit	AUD 84,543	AUD 102,500

 

 

April 03, 2024

NSW announces changes to Skilled Work Regional visa (Subclass 491)

The NSW Government updated the nomination criteria for Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) via Pathway 1. Applicants who are currently living and working in any regional area of NSW and have been doing so for the past 6 months will now be eligible to apply for Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) under Pathway 1. 

 

March 27, 2024

Australia announces new English language requirements for Temporary Graduate Visa and Student Visa

The Australian government announced new English language requirements for Temporary Graduate visa and Student visa. The new changes apply to TGV and student visa applications that are submitted on or after March 23, 2024.

 

March 25, 2024

Australia immigration grew by 60% in 2023 and expected to remain steady in 2024

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released a report that suggests that the overall population grew to 26.8 Million in 2023. Around 83% of that growth was contributed by the net overseas migration. 

 

March 22, 2024

Important Announcement: The Migration skills assessment fees to increase for 2024-2025 FY

The Migration skills assessment fees are set to increase by 3-4% to align with the Consumer price index, producer price index and wage price index. The latest changes in the fees are approved by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

The latest fees are mentioned below: 

Qualification assessment fees for International Accords:

Item/s	Current	Current	From 1 July	From 1 July
	Fee excl.	Fee incl.	Fee excl.	Fee incl.
	GST	GST	GST	GST
	AUD	AUD	AUD	AUD
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment	$460	$506	$475	$522.50
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment plus	$850	$935	$875	$962.50
relevant skilled employment assessment
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment plus	$705	$775	$730	$803
overseas PhD assessment
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment plus	$1095	$1204.50	$1125	$1237.50
relevant skilled employment assessment plus
overseas engineering PhD assessment

 

Australian accredited engineering qualification assessment fees:

Item/s	Current	Current	From 1 July	From 1 July
	Fee excl.	Fee incl.	Fee excl.	Fee incl.
	GST	GST	GST	GST
	AUD	AUD	AUD	AUD
Australian engineering qualification assessment	$285	$313.50	$295	$324.50
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus	$675	$742.50	$695	$764.50
relevant skilled employment assessment
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus	$530	$583	$550	$605
overseas engineering PhD assessment
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus	$920	$1012	$945	$1039.50
relevant skilled employment assessment plus
overseas engineering PhD assessment

 

Competency demonstration report (CDR) assessment fees:

Item/s	Current	Current	From 1 July	From 1 July
	Fee excl.	Fee incl.	Fee excl.	Fee incl.
	GST	GST	GST	GST
	AUD	AUD	AUD	AUD
Standard competency demonstration report	$850	$935	$880	$968
Competency demonstration report plus	$1240	$1364	$1280	$1408
relevant skilled employment assessment
Competency demonstration report plus	$1095	$1204.50	$1130	$1243
overseas engineering PhD assessment
Competency demonstration report plus	$1485	$1633.50	$1525	$1677.50
relevant skilled employment assessment plus
overseas engineering PhD assessment

 

 

March 21, 2024

Australia mandates Genuine Student requirement from March 23, 2024 for international students

The Australian government is set to replace the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements with the Genuine Student requirement for foreign students from March 23, 2024. New changes were also announced for English level requirements for Temporary graduate and student visa applicants.  

 

February 23, 2024

Migration Queensland priority processing for 491 onshore applicants

Migration Queensland invites eligible Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) living in Queensland to register for consideration of priority processing. Registrations are open from February 23 to February 27, 2024. 

Candidates must fulfil the requirements given below for the consideration of priority processing:

• Submit a decision-ready application [Must be willing to upload the documents immediately after receiving an invitation]
• Must currently reside and work in regional Queensland. 
• Must currently be employed full-time in regional Queensland for a further six more months during EOI lodgement. 
• Must meet the other nomination criteria for Subclass 491.

 

January 25, 2024

Australia to prioritize 2024 Student visas under Ministerial Direction 107

The Government of Australia signed a new Ministerial Direction on December 14, 2203. The Ministerial Direction 107 focuses on prioritizing student and guardian student visa applications. The purpose of introducing the new direction is to strengthen the international education sector. 

 

January 09, 2024

Australia Draws - State and Territory nominations 2023-24 program year

8,689 draws were conducted via the State and the Territory Governments from July 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.

Visa subclass	ACT	NSW	NT	QLD	SA	TAS	VIC	WA
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)	454	966	234	505	830	370	1,722	913
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) State and Territory Nominated	407	295	243	264	501	261	304	420
Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

 

December 27, 2023

Australia launches New Skills in Demand Visa, to fill 800,000 job openings. 

Australia announced the launch of a New Skills in Demand Visa that is set to replace the existing Temporary Skills Shortage (Subclass 482) visa. The new visa came in as a part of Australia’s migration strategy and is set to fill 800,000 job vacancies in the country. 

Australia to launch New Skills in Demand Visa, to fill 800,000 job vacancies. Apply now!

 

December 18, 2023

Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program Update

The Migration Tasmania office will remain closed on 22 December 2023, from 12:00 pm, on the occasion of the Christmas/ New Year holiday vacation. State nomination ROIs and applications can still be submitted during this time. However, there will be a halt in processing and reverting back inquiries. The office will reopen on 2 January 2024, Tuesday.

 

December 14, 2023

The Latest Migration Plan Reveals Faster Visa Process for High-earners

Australia released its latest Migration Plan for FY 2023-24. The migration changes mostly focus on international students in Australia and faster visa processing times. As per Stats, around 650,000 international students have been residing in Australia over the past five years. 

Australia will process visas faster for high-earners - Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister

 

December 01, 2023

ACT Invitation Round: 27 November 2023

The ACT invitation Round was held on 27 November 2023 for Canberra residents via 190 Nominations and 490 Nominations. The 490 Nominations issued 50 Invitations, while 69 invitations were issued via 190 invitations for eligible candidates under various sectors.  The next Invitation Round is set to be conducted before February 5, 2024. 

The table given below has complete details of the Invitation Round. 

 

 

November 14, 2023

NSW 491: Updated Pathways & Application Criteria

New South Wales has announced changes to the application criteria and nomination pathways for the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa. The two primary pathways for the NSW 491 Visa are listed below:

• Pathway 1 [Direct Application]: Specifically for candidates with verified work experience with a NSW-based employer.
• Pathway 2 [Invitation by Investment NSW]: For candidates that are selected by Investment NSW based on the skill set required in that region.

The Government will start accepting applications for Pathway 1 and is planning on commencing the invitation rounds for Pathway 2.
 

November 14, 2023

Updates of Western Australia State Nominated Migration Program

The Western Australia State Nominated Migration Program was conducted on November 14, 2023, via four streams. The streams under which the invitations were issued are  Graduate stream Higher Education, Graduate stream Vocational Education, and Training General stream Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL), which was further categorized into 2 Schedules. Visa Subclass 190 received 618 Invitations in total, while Subclass 491 received 582 Invites.

Intending Visa Subclass	General stream WASMOL Schedule 1	General stream WASMOL Schedule 2	Graduate stream Higher Education	Graduate stream Vocational Education and Training
Visa subclass 190	300 invitations	140 invitations	103 invitations	75 invitations
Visa subclass 491	0 invitations	460 invitations	122 invitations	0 invitations

 

November 14, 2023

Update 2: Migration Tasmania receives Updates in Processing Times and Nomination Places

Migration Tasmania conducts a regular selection process and issues up to 30 invitations per week. The most impressive (ROIs) Registrations of Interest are shortlisted for the nominations. Given below are the details of Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa and Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa:

	Nominations used	Applications in process	Invitations issued	Registrations of Interest (ROI)
Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190 visa)	286 out of 600	36 nominations awaiting response	20 awaiting acceptance	532 in hand
Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa	206 out of 600	25 nominations awaiting response	13 awaiting acceptance	393 in hand

 

November 09, 2023

Update 1: Migration Tasmania receives Updates in Processing Times and Nomination Places

Migration Tasmania sorts out Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for nomination and issues up to 30 nominations per week. The table given below has complete information on the Subclass 190 visa and Subclass 491 visa nominations.

	Nominations used	Applications in process	Invitations issued	Registrations of Interest (ROI)
Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190 visa)	274 out of 600	41 nominations awaiting response	20 awaiting acceptance	541 in hand
Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa	197 out of 600	35 nominations awaiting response	11 awaiting acceptance	403 in hand

November 09, 2023

Extension of NT DAMA & Updates for Streamlined Pathways and New Occupations

The critical points of the NT DAMA are given below: 

• The NT DAMA is extended until 23 December 2024. 
• 11 additional occupations have been added to the existing list of eligible occupations.
• The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) has decreased to $55,000 for chosen occupations. 
• Applications for endorsements and subsequent endorsements are to be submitted online. 
• The PR immigration pathway is now streamlined and simplified. 
• Overseas workers, upon completing 2 years of full-time employment in selected occupations in the NT, can now be nominated for Subclass 186. 
   

November 09, 2023

QS World University Rankings 2024: List of Top 20 Universities

The QS World University Rankings for 2024 has been released that includes 1,500 institutions from 104 locations. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, and the University of Oxford occupied the top 3 positions on the list. 

 

November 02, 2023

Tasmania: Overseas Applicant Invitation Only Pathway (OSOP)

The alternate nomination pathways for candidates who are reading outside of Australia are given below: 

• Overseas Job Offer Pathway: This is for candidates who have received an employment offer from a Tasmania-based employer. 
• Health and Allied Health Positions: This is specifically for candidates who have received an employment offer for allied health position or health position. 

 

October 25, 2023

October 2023 Update: Migration Tasmania [Processing Times and Nomination Places]

Applications open for NT Skilled Work Regional Provisional Subclass 491 Visa Nomination!

The Nomination Application for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491 visa (2023-24) will begin from 23 October 2023. However, the exceptions for the nominations are given below: 

• NT Graduates with Subclass 485 visa, valid till July 1, 2024 do not stand eligible for the nominations. 
• The residents of NT who have not been employed in an occupation of their own or related occupations for a period of 6 months but have been employed in any of the critical sectors for 6 months are eligible for the nominations. 
• The offshore applications for the Priority Occupation Stream is now limited to 54 occupations that are included in the news NT Offshore Migration Occupation List.

*Note: The Government of NT is currently not accepting nominations applications of the new Subclass 190. 

October 25, 2023

October 2023 Update: Migration Tasmania [Processing Times and Nomination Places]

Migration Tasmania has updated its current processing times along with the nomination allocations and applications. The table given below has details of the recent updates made to the Migration Tasmania:

	Nominations used	Applications in process	Invitations issued	Registrations of Interest (ROI)
Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190 visa)	239 out of 600	48 nominations awaiting response	18 awaiting acceptance	536 in hand
Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa	178 out of 600	43 nominations awaiting response	12 awaiting acceptance	391 in hand

 

October 19, 2023

ACT Nominations: Australia Canberra Draw invited 168 candidates

The Australia Canberra draw was conducted on 12 October 2023 and issued Invitations to 168 candidates. The invitations were issued for Canberra residents and overseas applicants under 491 visa nominations. Candidates with a minimum matrix score of 80 or more are eligible for the Canberra draw.

October 09, 2023

NSW releases the list of Eligibility criteria for Skilled Nominated Visa 

The list of eligibility criteria for Skilled Nominated Visa released by NSW  is listed below: 

• The candidate must meet the given requirements for the Skilled Nominated Visa.
• The candidate must have a valid skill assessment report in any of the occupations listed in the SOL (Skill occupations list).
• The candidates must either reside in NSW or must continuously live in the state offshore for a minimum of 6 months. 

September 29, 2023

South Australia Skilled Migration Program is open for FY 2023-24 nominations. Register now!

South Australia Skilled Migration Program is now open for FY 2023-24 nominations. Candidates who wish to migrate to Australia can apply for the program by submitting a ROI (Registration of Interest). The application fee for the South Australia Skilled Migration Program is AUD 359. 

September 27, 2023

NSW shifts focus to priority sectors from the regular skilled occupation lists in FY 2023-24

New South Wales is shifting its focus from the usual list of eligible ANZSCO groups to a new sector-focused approach in FY 2023-24. The program is targeting the key sectors and also considers high ranking EOIs from the Non-priority sectors. The list of sectors that align with the skill shortages in NSW are:

• Health 
• Education 
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 
• Infrastructure  
• Agriculture 

September 20, 2023

Canberra Matrix Invitation Rounds in September 2023

ACT conducted the Canberra Matrix Invitation Round on 15 September 2023 and invited 285 candidates. The Invitations were issued to Canberra residents and overseas applicants with a Matrix score range of 65-100. The table given below has complete details of the Canberra Matrix Round of Invitations.

An Overview of the Canberra Matrix Invitation Rounds in September 2023
Date of invitations issued	Type of applicants	For	No of. Invitations Issued	Matrix scores
September 15, 2023	Canberra residents	ACT 190 Nomination	55	90-100
		ACT 491 Nomination	57	65-75
	Overseas applicants	ACT 190 Nomination	43	NA
		ACT 491 Nomination	130	NA

September 16, 2023

WA State Nominated Immigration Program: August 2023

The WA State Nominated Program was conducted in the month of August 2023 and issued invitations to 487 eligible candidates via different streams. The state nominated program was conducted for different streams and subclass visas. 

Subclass visa 190
Streams	No of invitations
General stream WASMOL schedule 2	302
Graduate stream Higher education	150
Graduate stream Vocational education and training	35

September 15, 2023

Program update of Queensland FY 2023-24

Queensland is currently accepting applications for state nominations via the Skilled Migration Program 2023-24 FY. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has assigned 1,550 skilled nominations for FY 2023-24. The invitation rounds will be conducted in September 2023 and will continue every month with certain caps. 

September 12, 2023

Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program is now open! Register now! 

Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program is now open for overseas applicants and applicants living in Victoria. The program provides a pathway for Permanent residency in Victoria.  To receive a nomination from the state, candidates must submit a Registration of Interest (ROI). The ROI once submitted for selection will remain in the system until withdrawn or selected. The Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program is expected to close in the early 2024. Candidates can receive nominations from Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) and Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190).

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491): 
To receive a nomination from the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491 visa, onshore candidates are required to be living and working in regional Victoria at the time of nomination. 
Candidates who have already submitted an ROI for Subclass 491 visa in 2022-23 and have not been selected, will be required to submit a new ROI (if applicable).  

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): 
Offshore candidates who have already submitted an ROI for Subclass 190, 2022-23 and have not been selected need not submit a new ROI unless there are official changes in the provided information. 
Candidates can check whether the ROI is still active via the official Live in Melbourne portal. 

September 4, 2023

The Covid-era visa (Subclass 408 visa) to no longer exist from February 2024

The Australian government recently announced that the Covid-era visa of Australia will be terminated from February 2024. The Immigration Minister Andrew Giles and The Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil, released a statement saying “From February 2024, the visa will be closed to all applicants. This will provide certainty to our visa system now that the circumstances that drove the operation of the visa no longer exist.”

August 31, 2023

Australia Immigration Levels Plan 2023-24

The government of Australia increases the migration planning levels on an annual basis and invites a specific number of nominees via each migration program. The year 2023-24 has more opportunities for skilled categories and streams, requiring over 400,000+ job openings to meet the workforce demands. Candidates can explore the skills streams as Australia offers plenty of opportunities for skilled workers to work in Australia. The planning level of the 2023-24 permanent Migration program is 190,000, primarily focusing on skilled migrants. The program ratio between skilled and family visas is said to be around 70:30

Australia Immigration Plan 2023-24
Stream	Immigration numbers	Percentage
Family stream	52,500	28
Skill stream	1,37,000	72
Total	1,90,000

*Partner and Child visa categories are demand-driven and not subject to a ceiling.

Projected employment growth in Australia between 2023-26
Sector	Job opportunities
Healthcare	3,01,000
Professional, Scientific, and IT services	2,06,000
Education and Training	1,49,600
Accommodation and Food Services	1,12,400

August 25, 2023

Australia to terminate the GPs program visas on 16 September 2023 

Australia will close the visas for the GPs program on September 16, 2023, ceasing the requirement for employers of the IMGs (International Medical Graduates) to apply for a Health Workforce Certificate (HWC). Starting from September 13, employers who wish to nominate IMGs are no longer required to submit an HWC in the nomination application. The deadline for submitting the HWCs is September 5, and September 13 for exemptions of HWC. 

August 24, 2023

Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas get twin nomination allocations by the Australian government!

The government of Australia has granted 600 nomination allocations for Skilled nominated (Subclass 190) visa & Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa categories for the year 2023-24. A total of 50 ITAs were issued for the Subclass 190 and the Subclass 491 visas while 339 lodged applications are yet to receive a decision.  

August 17, 2023 

Australian Visas are now processed within 16-21 days. Apply now for faster visa approvals!

Australia is streamlining the visa processing for Australian visas to promote reduced waiting hours. The table given below has the revised processing time for Australian visas: 

July 03, 2023 

New Zealand citizens can now apply for citizenship via direct pathway!  

The citizens of New Zealand who have been residing in Australia for a period of 4 years or more can now directly apply for citizenship. The direct pathway will come into effect from July 1, 2023 and is applicable only to applications that are submitted on or after the 1st of July, 2023. New Zealanders living in Australia with a PR or Subclass 444: special category visa (SCV) can now apply for citizenship.  

June 28, 2023 

Visa duration to be increased for 485 Visa holders!  

Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate Visa) holders will now have increased visa duration. The new revisions are set to be implemented from July 1, 2023. International students pursuing their study in selective qualifications in Australia can now stay for a longer time. The table given below a detailed overview of the visa type and visa duration.  

Degree	Earlier visa duration	Visa duration from July 1, 2023
Bachelor degrees	2 years	4 years
Masters degrees	3 years	5 years
Doctoral degrees	4 years	6 years

June 27, 2023 

Work restrictions for student visa holders 

Work limitations are set to be implemented on students in Australia, starting from July 1, 2023. The working hours for students will now be limited for 48 hours per fortnight. Exceptions will be granted to students working in aged care sector who can work without restrictions until the 31 December, 2023.  

June 26, 2023 

New update on Subclass 191 & Visa fee increment!

Primary and secondary Subclass 491 visa holders can now apply for SC 191 (Permanent Residence Regional) Visa. The visa application fees have been hiked and will be effective starting from July 1, 2023. 

Subclass Visa Type	Applicant	Fee Effective from 1st July 23	Current visa fee
Subclass 189	Main Applicant	AUD 4640	AUD 4240
	Applicant above 18 yrs	AUD 2320	AUD 2115
	Applicant below 18 yrs	AUD 1160	AUD 1060
Subclass 190	Main Applicant	AUD 4640	AUD 4240
	Applicant above 18 yrs	AUD 2320	AUD 2115
	Applicant below 18 yrs	AUD 1160	AUD 1060
Subclass 491	Main Applicant	AUD 4640	AUD 4240
	Applicant above 18 yrs	AUD 2320	AUD 2115
	Applicant below 18 yrs	AUD 1160	AUD 1060

June 6, 2023 

The DHA released results of the FY 2022-2023 invitation rounds  

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) released the results of the 4th invitation round that was held on 25th May,2023. The invitation rounds were conducted for the Subclass 189 and 491 visas and had 7427 invitations issued in May. The four rounds of invitations collectively issued 68,042 invites with a minimum score range of 65. 

May 24, 2023 

Australia increased Temporary Skilled Income Threshold to $70,000 and expanded TR to PR pathways 

The Temporary Skilled Income Threshold will increase from $53,000 to $70,000, starting from July 1, 2023. The government also plans on expanding the immigration pathways from temporary residence (TR) to Permanent residence (PR) via the Temporary Residence Transition stream (TRT). The candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria in order to qualify for the latest PR pathways. 

May 18, 2023 

Australia’s Net overseas migration expected to hit a record of 400,000 

As per reports, the net overseas migration will hit 400,000 by the end of this year. The net migration is set to increase further as the government plans on inviting the “Right Migrants” who fulfill the eligibility criteria with the right set of skills that can contribute to the Australian economy.  

May 17, 2023 

Australian Government plans to scrap Covid visa or Subclass 408. 

The government of Australia plans on ending the Covid work visa availability. The visa permitted individuals with individuals with a job offer in the key sectors to work in Australia. Foreign students who are currently employed in the aged care sector are exempted from this cap until the 31st of December, 2023.  

May 2, 2023 

Changes in Australia’s Immigration Policy: New Visas and Regulations for 2023-24 

Home Affairs Minister Claire O’Neil has released a 186-page Migration review that highlights the need to bring in latest reforms to the immigration systems.  The Review proposed 32 possible changes that could take 32 possible changes that can be done to streamline the immigration process of Australia.  

Changes in Australia’s Immigration Policy: New Visas and Regulations for 2023-24 

February 22, 2023

Australia Canberra Matrix draw issued 919 invitations

Australia held Canberra matrix draw on February 22, 2023, and invited 919 candidates to apply for ACT Nomination. Invitations were issued under Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas to the Canberra residents and Overseas applicants. The cut-off score for the draw lies between 70 and 75. The details of the draw can be found in the table below:

Type of residents	Occupation group	Under nomination	Number of candidates invited	Points
Canberra Residents	Matrix nominating Small Business Owners	190 nominations	24	75
		491 nominations	1	70
	Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders	190 nominations	7	NA
		491 nominations	1	NA
	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	322	NA
		491 nominations	156	NA
Overseas applicants	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	13	NA
		491 nominations	395	NA

Australia Canberra Matrix draw issued 919 invitations

February 22, 2023

International grads can now work in Australia for 4 years with the extended Post Study Work Permit

The work hours for international students have been increased from 40 to 48 hours for every fortnight. It will financially aid international students during their studies. The rules were formulated not to affect the education of international students. International grads in Australia with eligible higher education can now work in the country for an additional two years on Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485). Graduates can now reside, work and study in any of Australia’s regions for four years.

January 23, 2023

Second Australia Canberra Draw in 2023, invited 632 candidates

Australia held its second Canberra Matrix draw in 2023, in which 632 candidates were invited to apply for ACT nomination. The cut off score for this draw was between 65 and 75. Candidates can later apply for Australia PR after residing for some years in the country. The invitations were issued to Canberra residents and Overseas Applicants through the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas. The details of the draw can be found in the table below:

Type of residents	Occupation group	Under nomination	Number of candidates invited	Points
Canberra Residents	Matrix nominating Small Business Owners	190 nominations	9	75
		491 nominations	3	65
	Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders	190 nominations	1	NA
		491 nominations	0	NA
	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	200	NA
		491 nominations	99	NA
Overseas applicants	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	17	NA
		491 nominations	303	NA

The total number of invitations issued to Canberra residents and overseas applicants can be found in the table below:

Immigrants	Number of invitations
Canberra Residents	312
Overseas Applicants	320

The number of invitations issued under the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas can be found in the table below:

Visa	Number of invitations
Subclass 190	227
Subclass 491	405

January 13, 2023

Australia Canberra Matrix draw issued 734 invitations for ACT Nomination

A recent Canberra Matrix draw held by Australia on January 13, 2022, invited 734 candidates to submit applications for ACT nomination. Canberra Residents and Overseas Applicants received the invitations. The cut-off score for this draw was between 70 and 85.

The table below reveals the details of the total number of Canberra Residents and Overseas Applicants invited in this draw:

Immigrants	Number of invitations
Canberra Residents	290
Overseas Applicants	444

The total number of invitations for subclass 190 and subclass 491 can be found in the table below:

Visa	Number of invitations
Subclass 190	262
Subclass 491	472

The full details of the draw can be found in the table below:

Type of residents	Occupation group	Under nomination	Number of candidates invited	Points
Canberra Residents	Matrix nominating Small Business Owners	190 nominations	11	85
		491 nominations	3	70
	Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders	190 nominations	2	NA
		491 nominations	0	NA
	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	162	NA
		491 nominations	112	NA
Overseas applicants	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	87	NA
		491 nominations	357	NA

December 22, 2022

Canberra Matrix draw on December 22, 2022: 563 invitations issued for ACT

This is about the Canberra Matrix draw held on December 22, 2022, in which 563 invitations were sent to candidates fit to immigrate to ACT (Australian Capital Territory).

Here are the details of the draw:

Canberra Residents
Matrix nominating Small Business Owners
ACT 190 nominations	7 invitations
ACT 190 minimum matrix score	85
ACT 491 nominations	0 invitations
ACT 491 minimum matrix score	NA
Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders
ACT 190 nominations	8 invitations
ACT 491 nominations	1 invitation
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations
ACT 190 nominations	171 invitations
ACT 491 nominations	64 invitations
Overseas applicants
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations
ACT 190 nominations	81 invitations
ACT 491 nominations	231 invitations

To read more, visit “Australia Canberra draw invited 563 candidates to apply for ACT nomination”.

December 23, 2022

A 3-day application assessment, faster Australian visas for nurses, teachers

Hey! Are you aware that the Australia immigration system currently chooses Australian visa applications for processing by fixing priorities with regard to the applicant’s occupation? The word is that currently, Australia needs nurses and teachers urgently, among other in-demand professionals.

These professionals will get prioritized processing of their Australian visa applications. It even involves a 3-day assessment of their visa application.

To read more, visit “Australia is in dire need of Teachers and Nurses. Granting Visas within few day! Apply now!”.

December 19, 2022

Australia’s visa tribunal will be abolished in 2023

The government of Australia has planned to abolish the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) in 2023. A new body will be created in its place and 75 more people will be added. The responsibility of AAT was to make decisions related to the refugee and migrant visas. Mark Dreyfus said that the appointments of the candidates will be made on the basis of merit. Members of AAT have to reapply after the creation of the new body at the end of 2023.

Australian visa decisions to be reviewed by a new body replacing AAT in 2023

December 17, 2022

Australia welcomed 171,000 immigrants in FY 2021-2022

Australia issued 171,000 invitations in FY 2022-2023. Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that there was a rise in national migrants arrivals by 171 percent. An increase in the number of immigrants can be found in different provinces and the details can be found in the table below:

State	Number of immigrants
NSW	62,210
Vic.	55,630
Qld	23,430
SA	12,080
WA	9,500
ACT	3,120.00
Tas.	2,740
NT	2,130.00

In comparison to FY 2020-2021, the number of immigrants also increased in FY 2021-2022 and the details can be found in the table below:

Visas	FY 2020-2021	FY 2021-2022
Temporary	29,600	2,39,000
Permanent	37,000	67,900

Read more…

Western Australia immigration draw: Nominations for 5,006 candidates

December 16, 2022

Western Australia Invitation Round: 5,006 candidates were invited

Western Australia issued 5,006 invitations on December 16, 2022. The invitations were issued for the following visas:

• Subclass 190
• Subclass 491

The number of invitations for Subclass 190 visa was 2,365 and for Subclass 490, it was 2,641. The draw was held under the State Nominated Migration Program.

The table below reveals the details of the draw:

Intending visa subclass	SNMP General stream –WASMOL schedule 1	​SNMP General stream –WASMOL schedule 2	SNMP Graduate stream – higher education graduates	​SNMP Graduate stream – vocational education and training graduates
​Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)	194	1053	814	304
​Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)	194	1915	269	263

Western Australia started inviting candidates and since August 2022 till now, 16,085 invitations were issued. Invitations issued in each class, stream, and month can be found in the table below:

Stream	Visa Subclass	August	September	October	November	December
SNMP General stream – WASMOL schedule 1	190	159	373	531	510	194
	491	41	127	822	458	194
SNMP General stream – WASMOL schedule 2	190	83	195	563	463	1053
	491	117	263	938	1037	1915
SNMP Graduate Stream – higher education graduates	190	97	241	959	1069	814
	491	53	129	313	327	269
SNMP Graduate stream – vocational education and training graduates	190	12	63	241	376	304
	491	38	62	159	260	263
Total		600	1453	4526	4500	5006

December 15, 2022

NSW says, ‘No points and work experience required for subclass 190 visa.’ Apply now!

New South Wales received 12,000 migration slots in 2022-2023. It also announced minimum points scores and work experience for the visas:

• Subclass 190
• Subclass 491

According to an update released by NSW, no score and work experience will be required for Subclass 190. The requirements have been removed as there was an increase in the availability of the Subclass 189 visa also known as the Skilled Independent visa. Selection-based invitation process will be used to align NSW nominees with the skills shortage of the state’s economy.

The minimum points score and work experience requirement will still be used for Subclass 491. Migration experts welcomed the decision of removal of points and work experience requirements from Subclass 190 visa. The requirements have been removed after a large number of applicants were invited through Subclass 189.

December 08, 2022

For 13 Australia skilled visa types healthcare, teaching prioritized; no PMSOL

Now, Australia Skilled Visa application processing will be done by prioritizing healthcare and teaching occupations. The practice of involving PMSOL in deciding the order of visa processing in Australia has been replaced with ministerial instruction to set new priorities.

While PMSOL served as a list of prioritized in-demand occupations considered in deciding which applications must be taken for processing. The aim of the PMSOL was to process immigration requests of those who are skilled for certain roles vacant to be filled in large numbers to ensure the economic progress of the nation.

But now, the immediate priority for in-demand skills to be brought to Australia has been figured out. Thus, PMSOL has been removed from consideration for processing 13 types of skilled visas in Australia.

To read more, visit “No PMSOL. Highest priority to Healthcare and teaching occupations, applying outside Australia”.

November 25, 2022

Western Australia Invitation Round: 4,500 candidates were invited

Western Australia issued invitations to 4,500 candidates under the State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP).  These invitations are issued for candidates under Subclass 190 & Subclass 491. The streams that were targeted were under SNMP General Stream and SNMP Graduate stream.

 

November 14, 2022

Canberra Matrix draw for Australia immigration: 441 candidates invited

Through the Canberra Matrix draw conducted for Australia immigration through ACT nomination held on November 14, 2022, 441 candidates received invitations for immigration. The nominated candidates were entrepreneurs and skilled workers ready to immigrate to the ACT region of Australia.

Here, you can check out the details of the draw:

Canberra residents
Matrix nominating Small Business Owners
ACT 190 nominations:	10 invitations
ACT 190 minimum matrix score:	85 points
ACT 491 nominations:	0 invitations
ACT 491 minimum matrix score:	65 points
Matrix nominating 457/482 visa holders
ACT 190 nominations:	None
ACT 491 nominations:	None
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations
ACT 190 nominations:	79 invitations
ACT491 nominations: 105 invitations	105 invitations
Overseas applicants
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations:
ACT 190 nominations:	18 invitations
ACT 491 nominations:	229 invitations

To read more, visit “Australia immigration through ACT nomination offered to 441 candidates”.

October 28, 2022

Australian visa latest: Increase in skilled, parents visas in 2022-23

The Australian government is increasing the number of skilled visas as well as family visas.  The government is also going to provide more funds to implement Australia migration programs. The number of family visas will be doubled and the number of skilled visas is also to be increased significantly.

The places allotted for skilled and family visas will be increased from 160,000 to 195,000. Skilled visas will be increased from 76,900 to 142,400. The allocation for parent visas will be raised from 4,500 in 2021-2022 to 8,500 in 2022.

There are a few more steps the Australian government has taken to implement these new measures.

October 22, 2022

Western Australia invites 4,526 candidates to migrate to Australia

On October 22, 2022, Western Australia conducted a round of invitations through which 4,526 immigration candidates were issued invitations for permanent selection. This round of invitations was conducted under SNMP (State Nominated Migration Program) for those interested to migrate to Australia.

Here are the details of the draw:

Intending visa subclass	SNMP General stream –WASMOL schedule 1	EOI Points	SNMP General stream –WASMOL schedule 2	EOI Points	SNMP Graduate stream – higher education graduates	EOI Points	SNMP Graduate stream – vocational education and training graduates	EOI Points
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)	531	65	563	85	959	70	241	70
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)	822		938		313		159
Total candidates invited	4,526

Read more…

October 17, 2022

Canberra Matrix draw held on October 17, 2022: 467 candidates invited

Australia’s ACT (Australia Capital Territory) region held a Canberra Matrix draw through which 467 invitations were issued to apply for a nomination from the area. The invited candidates can now accept the nomination and apply for residency to settle and work in the ACT.

Check out the details of the October 17 Canberra Matrix draw.

Canberra residents
Matrix nominating Small Business Owners
ACT 190 nominations:	15 invitations
ACT 190 minimum matrix score:	90
ACT 491 nominations:	2 invitations
ACT 491 minimum matrix score:	70
Matrix nominating 457/482 visa holders
ACT 190 nominations:	1 invitation
ACT 491 nominations:	None
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations
ACT 190 nominations:	74 invitations
ACT 491 nominations:	101 invitations
Overseas applicants
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations:
ACT 190 nominations:	20 invitations
ACT 491 nominations:	254 invitations

October 11, 2022

Unlimited work hours till June 30, 2023, for Australian student visa holders

The Australian government will waive the 40-hour work hour per fortnight restrictions for foreign nationals on an Australian student visa until June 30, 2023. After that date, international students will have to again abide by the rule of working off-campus for only up to 40 hours per fortnight while they are doing their studies.

Students are allowed to work in any economic sector when this relaxation on the hours worked is on. Nevertheless, relaxation doesn’t come without any conditions. The students taking benefit of this facility will have to make sure the commitments of work won’t hamper their study commitments at the college/university.

To read more, visit Australia student visa holders work unlimited hours till June 30, 2023.

October 06, 2022

Australia immigration update: 12,532 candidates invited via DHA draw

On October 6, 2022, a SkillSelect round of invitations for Australia immigration was conducted, and invited 12,532 immigration candidates. Here are the details of the draw.

Visa subclass	Number	Cut-off score
Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189)	11,714	65
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491) – Family-Sponsored	818	65

This draw followed suit of any round of invitations that takes place in Australia. Candidates who ranked the highest by points score received an invitation to submit an application for the visa that’s relevant to them.

In case more than one candidate has equal scores, a decision on whom to be approved for selection is taken based on the time at which they got to their score for that particular subclass and decides the order in which their invitation arrives.

October 01, 2022

DHA Invitation Round held the biggest draw and invited 12,666 candidates

It was announced that during the 2022-23 program year Invitation rounds for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) and Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), which are Family-Sponsored visas, will be held regularly.

The number of Invitations in each round will differ based on the number of applications that the Department processes. Nominations of state or territory governments for skilled visas will not get affected by the invitation rounds of the departments.

The current round of invitations issued a total of 12,666 invitations under Subclass 189 and 491:

Category	Invitations	Minimum  points
Subclass 189	12200 Invitations	65
Subclass 491	466 Invitations (Family Sponsored)	65

September 26, 2022

Canberra Matrix draw invited 354 candidates to apply for ACT Nomination Australia

Canberra invited 354 immigration candidates to the Canberra Matrix Invitation round, held on September 26, 2022. This is the third draw held in September of 2022 which issued invitations to Canberra Residents and Overseas Applicants.

The candidates with a high rank were selected under each occupation which required a minimum score of 70. They can also apply for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Nomination.

The ACT limits its nominations to immigration candidates which are proportional to the annual allocation.

All the applicants in this Canberra Matrix invitation round were selected with a cut-off score based on the time, month, and monthly allocation.

Details of the Canberra draw held on September 26, 2022

Type of residents	Occupation group	Under nomination	Number of candidates invited	Minimum matrix score
Canberra Residents	Matrix nominating Small Business Owners	190 nominations	0	70
		491 nominations	3
	Matrix nominating 457/482 visa holders	190 nominations	2
		491 nominations	0
	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	71
		491 nominations	83
Overseas applicants	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	20
		491 nominations	175

For more information on this update, continue to read the article…

ACT issued 354 invitations in the latest Canberra Matrix draw

September 19, 2022

Australia welcomed more than 2.60 lakh students till July 2022

More than 2.60 lakhs students arrived in Australia after the restrictions of the pandemic lifted up. Australia has also started a new program for Indian students. The aim of this program is to boost the skill related to employment. A roadshow has been conducted by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission in which information related to study in Australia was provided. The roadshow was also held for providing information regarding scholarships and visas.

September 19, 2022

Highlights of the New Australia Immigration Level Plan 2022-2023

• Australia will increase the immigration cap from 160,000 to 195,000 in the current fiscal year.
• Neil, the Home Affairs Minister, made the announcement at the two-day summit.
• The summit was attended by 140 representatives of governments, businesses, trade unions, and industries.
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced at the summit that 180,000 free places will be left for vocational education schools.
• The permanent resident target in Australia increased from 160,000 to 195,000
• The Australian states have decided to open the skill migration program for the FY 2022-23 for onshore and offshore applications.
• Foreign nationals are advised to complete their skill assessment and obtain the required English proficiency scores to get eligible for sponsorship.

An announcement has been made by the Australian government on Friday that the permanent immigration has been increased by 35,000. The immigration target has increased from 160,000 to 195,000 in the current fiscal year.

The following table depicts the allocation for each state for the FY 2022-23:

State	Skilled Nomination (Subclass 190) Visa	Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) Visa
ACT	2,025	2,025
NSW	9,108	6,168
NT	600	1400
QLD	3,000	2,000
SA	2,700	5,300
TAS	2,000	2,250
VIC	11,500	3,400
WA	5,350	2,790
Total	36,238	25,333

September 13, 2022

Australia’s Canberra Matrix draw issued 208 invitations

Australia issued 208 invitations to apply for ACT nominations. The invitations were issued under Canberra Matrix draw for overseas applicants and Canberra residents. The invitations issued to Canberra residents were 80 while overseas applicants received 128 invitations. The table below reveals the details of the draw:

Type of residents	Occupation group	Under nomination	Number of candidates invited	Points
Canberra Residents	Matrix nominating Small Business Owners	190 nominations	3	90
		491 nominations	NA	NA
	Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders	190 nominations	5	NA
		491 nominations	NA	NA
	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	23	NA
		491 nominations	49	NA
Overseas applicants	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	11	NA
		491 nominations	117	NA

September 13, 2022

What is Australia’s ‘golden ticket’ visa and why is it in news?

Australia Significant Investor visa is also termed a golden ticket visa and subclass 188. Candidates having this visa have to make an investment in the approved funds. Successful candidates can live in Australia for five years. This visa will also provide a pathway to apply for Australia PR. The visa was introduced by the Gillard government in 2012 and many changes have been made to it.

September 06, 2022

Australia allows international students to work 2 additional years

Australia allows students to stay for two more years after their graduation to work in the country. This rule will help in attracting more students to study in Australia. Students with Bachelor’s degrees will be allowed to work for four years. Previously, the staying period was only two years. Students with a Master’s degree can stay up to five years. Previously, the staying period was three years. Ph.D. students can stay up to six years while previously they could stay only for four years. The table below will reveal the data regarding stays for different degree holders.

Degree holders	Number of years of stay	Number of years of stay previously
Bachelor’s	4	2
Master’s	5	3
PhD	6	4

September 05, 2022

Australia plans to increase the pay of temporary skilled migrants in 2022

Australia has made a plan to increase the income threshold for temporary migrants. The government has announced that it is going to raise the income threshold from AUD 53,900 to AUD 65,000. The government has also announced at the summit that the cap of permanent migrants will be raised by 35,000. It will go up to 195,000 from the current cap of 160,000. The government has raised the cap to meet the challenges of skills shortage in Australia.

September 02, 2022

Australia increases permanent immigration target from 160,000 to 195,000 for 2022-23

Australia held a summit in which O’Neil the Home Affairs Minister announced the increase of the permanent immigration target. The target has been increased from 160,000 to 195,000. The summit was held for two days and 140 representatives participated in it. The announcement for the increase has been made for the current fiscal year which will end on June 30, 2022.

Australia has increased the target as the country is facing challenges to fulfill the job market demands. Nurses are doing double or triple shifts while flights are being canceled because of the shortage of staff.

August 30, 2022

Canberra Matrix draw invites 256 Candidates to apply for ACT nominations

Australia held the fourth Canberra Matrix draw and invites 256 candidates to apply for ACT nominations. Canberra residents received 12 invitations while Overseas Applicants received 144 invitations. The draw was held on August 30, 2022. The details of the draw can be found in the table below:

Type of residents	Occupation group	Under nomination	Number of candidates invited	Points
Canberra Residents	Matrix nominating Small Business Owners	190 nominations	1	95
		491 nominations	0	NA
	Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders	190 nominations	5	NA
		491 nominations	NA	NA
	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	33	NA
				NA
		491 nominations	73	NA
Overseas applicants	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	12	NA
		491 nominations	132	NA

August 27, 2022

Increase migration cap in Australia to manage manpower shortages – The Business Council

A new summit is to be held in the first week of September. The summit will be organized for two days in which challenges related to toe immigration will be discussed. The business council has planned to increase the cap up to 220,000 but later it recommended the cap up to 190,000. Jennifer Westacott said about the necessity of boosting up of permanent migration program. The program should be enhanced up to at least two-thirds of the skilled workers.

August 25, 2022

Australia jobs and skill summit to make immigration easier

The unemployment rate in Australia went to a low level and there is a need for overseas skilled workers to meet the challenge of skill shortage. Australia jobs and skills summit is to be held in September in which various challenges related to the immigration will be discussed. Many agendas have to be discussed and they are listed below:

• Australia Immigration Program
• Growing wages
• Australia bargaining system

The summit will be held for two days so all the challenges cannot be discussed. The main agenda to be discussed is raising the cap for skilled immigrants and processing of the visa application backlog.

August 24, 2022

Australia needs more workers for these jobs and the answer is relaxed immigration policies

Australia is facing the problem of shortage of skilled workers for a long time. Federal government has announced that there is a demand for construction managers, chefs, and nurses, among the ten jobs. Some of the jobs in Australia in the future are listed below:

• Construction managers
• Civil engineering professionals
• Early childhood teachers
• Registered nurses
• ICT
• Software and applications programmers
• Electricians
• Chefs
• Child carers
• Aged and disability carers

August 23, 2022

Canberra Matrix draw was held on August 23, 2022. In this draw, the number of candidates invited is 250. These candidates can apply for ACT nomination. The invitations have been issued to Canberra residents and overseas applicants. Canberra residents received 101 invitations while overseas applicants received 149 invitations/. The table below will show display the details of the draw:

Type of residents	Occupation group	Under nomination	Number of candidates invited	Points
Canberra Residents	Matrix nominating Small Business Owners	190 nominations	NA	NA
		491 nominations	1	75
	Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders	190 nominations	16	NA
		491 nominations	0	NA
	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	26	NA
				NA
		491 nominations	58	NA
Overseas applicants	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	10	NA
		491 nominations	139	NA

August 17, 2022

Australia Skilled Migration Program FY 2022-23, is open for offshore applicants

Australia has opened its borders 2.5 years ago after the pandemic. Few states started sponsoring applicants but with some conditions. Now Australia is opening interim allocation for FY 2022-2023 for onshore and offshore applicants. There are a few states that have to update the criteria and applications.

These are some of the updates which can motivate the clients to go for English proficiency test and skill assessment. Candidates have to become eligible before the closure of the quota

August 16, 2022

Australia is planning to increase the immigration cap to invite skilled workers

Australia is facing the challenge of skills shortage and it has planned to increase the immigration cap which is currently 160,000. The new cap will be announced in the government’s jobs and skills summit and will be shared among trade unions and employers. The number of job vacancies available in Australia is 480,100 in May 2022. The main sectors which are facing shortages include:

• Healthcare
• IT industry
• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Tourism
• Tech Industry
• Healthcare

August 15, 2022

Australia Canberra Matrix draw issued 265 invitations to apply for ACT Nominations

Australia issued invitations to 265 candidates so that they can apply for ACT nomination. The draw was held on August 15, 2022 and Canberra and overseas residents were invited in this draw. The number of Canberra residents invited is 99 and the number of overseas residents is 166. The table below provides the details of the draw:

Type of residents	Occupation group	Under nomination	Number of candidates invited	Points
Canberra Residents	Matrix nominating Small Business Owners	190 nominations	2	95
		491 nominations	2	75
	Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders	190 nominations	0	NA
		491 nominations	0	NA
	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	24	NA
				NA
		491 nominations	71	NA
Overseas applicants	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	17	NA
		491 nominations	149	NA

August 10, 2022

Australia Canberra Matrix draw issued 338 invitations for ACT Nomination

On August 10, 2022, a new Canberra Matrix draw has been held in which invitations have been issued to 338 candidates. The candidates have been invited to apply for ACT nominations. There are different factors on which the cut-off score depends and they include time of matrix submission, occupation cap and demand, and remaining monthly allocation.

The table below will reveal the details of the draw:

Type of residents	Occupation group	Under nomination	Number of candidates invited	Points
Canberra Residents	Matrix nominating Small Business Owners	190 nominations	4	95
		491 nominations	1	75
	Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders	190 nominations	1	NA
		491 nominations	3	NA
	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	29	NA
				NA
		491 nominations	61	NA
Overseas applicants	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	40	NA
		491 nominations	199	NA

July 22, 2022

Australia Immigration Program planning levels 2022-23

A new 2022-23 migration program is ready to enhance Australia’s economic recovery and handle the social coherence which resulted during the post-pandemic environment. The 2022-23 Australian migration program has been designed by 160,000 places with the following structures.

Skill (109,900 places) – This skills stream is designed to boost the efficiency of the economy and fill in the labor shortages in the skilled category in the labor market, which includes regional Australia.

Family (50,000 places) – The Family stream is mainly made for Partner visas, which enables Australians to get united with family members from overseas and provide them with pathways to citizenship.

• From 2022-23; Partner visas will be allowed on a demand led basis to help family reunification. This will help reducing the piled up Partner visa applications and processing times for many applicants.
• Approximately 40,500 partner visas for 2022-23 are expected, considering the current ceiling.
• Around 3000 child visas are expected under planning purposes, noting the current demand.

Special Eligibility (100 places) – This stream visas are for those in special conditions, which includes permanent residents who are coming back to Australia after a period.

The Minister of Affairs, Citizenship, Immigration and Services will divide places between the Skill stream visa categories on a continue basis to engage in for recovering economic conditions to happen.

Migration Program planning levels as per 2021-22 and 2022-23 Federal Budgets.

Visa Stream	Visa Category	2021-22	2022-23
Skill	Employer Sponsored	22,000​	30,000
	Skilled Independent	6,500	16,652
	Regional	11,200	25,000
	State/Territory Nominated	11,200	20,000
	Business Innovation & Investment	13,500	9,500
	Global Talent (Independent)	15,000	8,448
	Distinguished Talent	200	300
Skill Total		79,600	1,09,900
Family	Partner*	72,300	40,500
	(Demand driven: estimate, not subject to a ceiling)
	Parent	4,500	6,000
	Child*	3,000	3,000
	(Demand driven: estimate, not subject to a ceiling)
	Other Family	500	500
Family Total		77,300**	50,000
Special Eligibility		100	100
Total Migration Program		160,00​0	1,60,000

July 13, 2022

Australia immigration update: 231 invitations issued in Canberra Matrix draw

The latest Canberra Matrix round of invitations was held on July 13, 2022, inviting 231 Australia immigration candidates. Here are the details of the round:

Canberra residents

Matrix nomination for small business owners

• ACT 491 nominations: 3 invitations
• ACT 491 min. matrix score: 75
• ACT 190 nominations: 4 invitations
• ACT 190 min. matrix score: 90

Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders

• ACT 491 nomination: 0 invitation
• ACT 190 nomination: 1 invitation

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations

• ACT 491 nomination: 65 invitations
• ACT 190 nomination: 46 invitations

Overseas applicants

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations:

• ACT 491 nomination: 106 invitations
• ACT 190 nomination: 6 invitations

Read more…

Australia immigration update: 231 invitations issued in Canberra Matrix draw

July 8th, 2022

Australia immigration now features new PR opportunities from July 1

Australia has implemented new measures whereby Australia visa holders of various categories will now get the opportunity to apply for an Australia PR visa. These new developments in Australia immigration are in effect from July 1, 2022.

The new decisions implemented by the Australian government bring cheer to aspiring immigrants like Temporary Graduate visa holders to get the cherished opportunity to be able to apply for permanent residency in Australia.

Australia’s Holiday Maker Visa holders are also getting some advantages from the recent developments! The cap for this visa type has been increased and more of these visa holders will now be allowed to live and work in Australia.

Read more…

Australia visa changes for 2022-23, opening up new opportunities for overseas immigrants

June 24th, 2022:

Australia immigration draw: 159 candidates invited for ACT immigration

A round of invitations for Australia immigration to the ACT region was conducted under Canberra Matrix specifications on June 24, 2022. Here are the details of the draw.

CANBERRA RESIDENTS

Matrix nomination for small business owners

ACT 491 nominations: 3 invitations ACT 491 min. matrix score: 75 ACT 190 nominations: 5 invitations ACT 190 min. matrix score: 90

Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders

ACT 491 nomination: 0 invitations ACT 190 nomination: 2 invitations

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations

ACT 491 nomination: 39 invitations ACT 190 nomination: 51 invitations

OVERSEAS APPLICANTS

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations

ACT 491 nomination: 52 invitations ACT 190 nomination: 7 invitations

To read more, go through…

Australia immigration draw: 159 candidates invited for ACT immigration

June 16th, 2022:

44 invitations issued in Canberra Matrix draw for Australia immigration

On June 16, 2022, a Canberra Matrix round of invitations was held via which 44 Australia immigration candidates were invited. The details of the round are as follows:

Type of residents	Occupation group	Under nomination	Number of candidates invited	Minimum matrix score
Canberra Residents	Matrix nominating Small Business Owners	190 nominations	0	NA
		491 nominations	2	75
	Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders	190 nominations	0	NA
		491 nominations	0	NA
	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	0	NA
		491 nominations	27	NA
Overseas applicants	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	0	NA
		491 nominations	15	NA

For more information, also read…

Canberra Matrix draw invites 44 candidates

June 15th, 2022:

Fair Work Commission announces 5.2% raise in Australia minimum wage

An announcement was made by Fair Work Commission in which Australia minimum wage was reviewed and raised. This announcement came after the Annual Wage Review 2021-2022 got published. Here are the major updates from the announcement:

• The National Minimum Wage will be raised by AUD40 per week (an increase of 5.2%).
• Award minimum wages will be raised by 4.6%. This increase in wage is subject to a minimum raise of AUD40 per week for award classifications. The wage will be based on a 38-hour week for a full-time employee.

The rise in minimum wages has come as a relief to temporary workers including foreign workers at a time when inflation is gaining in Australia.

June 10th, 2022:

33 invitations issued in Canberra Matrix draw for Australia immigration

The Canberra Matrix round of invitations that was held on June 10, 2022, had 86 Australia immigration candidates invited. The details of the round are as follows:

Type of residents	Occupation group	Under nomination	Number of candidates invited	Minimum matrix score
Canberra Residents	Matrix nominating Small Business Owners	190 nominations	0	NA
		491 nominations	2	80
	Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders	190 nominations	0	NA
		491 nominations	0	NA
	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	0	NA
		491 nominations	17	NA
Overseas applicants	Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations	0	NA
		491 nominations	14	NA

For more information, also read…

33 invitations issued in Canberra Matrix draw for Australia immigration

June 9th, 2022:

Australia PR visa holders in public sector jobs to get a 3% pay raise in NSW

Australia has announced lately that a pay rise of 3% will be granted to every public sector worker in NSW (New South Wales). The Australian government is also increasing the participation of Australia PR (Permanent Residents) in key sectors like healthcare.

The Australian government has also announced a record funding for the country’s healthcare system, that goes to the tune of $4.5 billion. The plans for the healthcare sector include a large recruitment drive and a $3,000 bonus to currently active health workers.

June 1st, 2022:

Australia immigration update: 86 invitations issued in Canberra Matrix draw

The latest Canberra Matrix round of invitations was held on June 1, 2022, inviting 86 Australia immigration candidates. Here are the details of the round:

CANBERRA RESIDENTS

Matrix nomination for small business owners

ACT 491 nominations: 2 invitations ACT 491 min. matrix score: 85 ACT 190 nominations: 0 invitations ACT 190 min. matrix score: –

Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders

ACT 491 nomination: 0 invitations ACT 190 nomination: 0 invitations

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations

ACT 491 nomination: 29 invitations ACT 190 nomination: 20 invitations

OVERSEAS APPLICANTS

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations

ACT 491 nomination: 35 invitations ACT 190 nomination: 0 invitations

May 25th, 2022:

Australia immigration update: 78 invitations issued in Canberra Matrix draw

The latest Canberra Matrix round of invitations was held on May 25, 2022, inviting 78 Australia immigration candidates. Here are the details of the round:

Canberra residents

Matrix nomination for small business owners

• ACT 491 nominations: 2 invitations
• ACT 491 min. matrix score: 85
• ACT 190 nominations: 1 invitation
• ACT 190 min. matrix score: 100

Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders

• ACT 491 nomination: 1 invitation
• ACT 190 nomination: 0 invitations

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations

• ACT 491 nomination: 32 invitations
• ACT 190 nomination: 15 invitations (min. score 85, no accountants)

Overseas applicants

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations:

• ACT 491 nomination: 27 invitations
• ACT 190 nomination: 0 invitations

May 11th, 2022:

Australia immigration update: 187 invitations issued on May 11, 2022

On May 11, 2022, a Canberra Matrix round of invitations was conducted. Here’s the result of that draw that was held for Australia immigration.

Canberra residents

Matrix nominating Small Business Owners

• Subclass 491 nominations: 0 invitations
• Subclass 190 nominations: 1 invitation

Matrix nominating Subclass 457 / 482 visa holders

• Subclass 491 nominations: 0 invitations
• Subclass 190 nominations: 1 invitation

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations

• Subclass 491 nominations: 48 invitations
• Subclass 190 nominations: 61 invitations (accountants 120, minimum 85)

Overseas applicants

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations:

• Subclass 491 nominations: 72 invitations
• Subclass 190 nominations: 4 invitations (90 points)

March 17th, 2022:

Australia immigration news: 129 candidates invited via Canberra Matrix draw

The details of the Canberra matrix Australia immigration draw that was held on March 17, 2022, are out now.

Invitations were issued to the highest-ranked Matrix. The candidates were invited to apply for ACT nomination. The cut‑off score to determine the selection of candidates was dependent on factors like the remaining slots in the monthly allocation, occupation cap, date and time of submission of Matrix, and demand. The rank of the matrix is directly proportional to the demand for the occupation.

Canberra residents

Matrix nominating Small Business Owners

• 491 nominations: 0 invitation
• 190 nominations: 0 invitation

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations

• 491 nomination: 44 invitations
• 190 nomination: 3 invitations

Matrix nominating Subclass 457 / Subclass 482 visa holders

• 491 nomination: 0 invitation
• 190 nomination: 0 invitation

Overseas applicants

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations:

• 491 nomination: 77 invitations
• 190 nomination: 5 invitations

March 8th, 2022:

Australia immigration draw: Canberra matrix draw invites 79 potential immigrants

Here are the details of Australia immigration Canberra Matrix draw that was held on March 8, 2022, in which 79 immigration candidates were invited.

Canberra residents

Matrix nominations for Small Business Owners

• 491 nominations: 1 invitation (70 points)
• 190 nominations: 1 invitation (100 points)

Matrix nominations for Critical Skill Occupations

• 491 nominations: 26 invitations
• 190 nominations: 11 invitations

Matrix nominations for Subclass 457 / Subclass 482 visa holders

• 491 nominations: 0 invitation
• 190 nominations: 1 invitation

Overseas applicants

Matrix nominations for Critical Skill Occupations:

• 491 nominations: 34 invitations
• 190 nominations: 5 invitations

Australia Capital Territory has made the following allocations for nomination for the period 2021-2022:

• Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional visa: 1,400 places
• Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated visa: 600 places

February 25th, 2022:

Canberra Matrix draw for Australia immigration invites 122 candidates

Let’s share with you the details of the Canberra Matrix invitation round for Australia immigration that was conducted in Australia on February 25, 2022. In the draw, 122 candidates were invited.

ACT (Australian Capital territory) conducts the Canberra Matrix invitation rounds with a limited number of nomination slots for each month. The number of nominations offered are pro-rata against the annual allocation.

Here are the details of the February 25 invitation round.

Canberra residents

Matrix that nominates Small Business Owners

• 491 nominations – 0 invitations
• 190 nominations – 0 invitations

Matrix that nominates Critical Skill Occupations

• 491 nomination – 46 invitations
• 190 nomination – 13 invitations

Matrix that nominates Subclass 457 / Subclass 482 visa holders

• 491 nomination – 0 invitations
• 190 nomination – 1 invitation

Overseas applicants

Matrix that nominates Critical Skill Occupations:

• 491 nomination – 56 invitations
• 190 nomination – 6 invitations

The cut-off score to determine selected candidates depends on factors like

• The remaining monthly allocation
• Cap on occupations involved and the demand for these occupations

The date and time of the matrix submission

February 18th, 2022:

Australia immigration Canberra Matrix invitation rounds on Feb 18, 2022

Here are the results of the latest Canberra Matrix invitations round conducted for Australia immigration on February 18, 2022. Invitations were sent for matrices that represent different occupation groups to apply for nominations from the Australian Capital Territory.

The cap on the number of invitations for each occupation and the demand for the occupation decided the cut-off score for the selection of candidates. Occupations with higher demand had a higher rank of the Matrix score set for the invited candidates.

Here’s how the invitation round went:

Canberra residents

Matrix nominations for Subclass 457 / Subclass 482 visa holders

• 190 nominations: 3 invitations
• 491 nominations: 0 invitation

Matrix nominations for critical skill occupations

• 190 nominations: 4 invitations
• 491 nominations: 48 invitations

Matrix nominations for small business owners

• 190 nominations: 2 invitations (min 85 points)
• 491 nominations: 1 invitation (min 75 points)

Overseas applicants

Matrix nominations for critical skill occupations:

• 190 nominations: 5 invitations
• 491 nominations: 53 invitations

February 1st, 2022:

Canberra Matrix event on Feb 1 – Nominations to migrate to Australia

The latest Canberra Matrix round of invitations was conducted on February 1, 2022, to choose candidates eligible to migrate to Australia. In the event, the matrix that ranked the highest in each group of occupation were invited to apply for a nomination from ACT (Australian Capital Territory).

The cap applied on occupation and its demand played a decisive role in setting the cut-off score for the selection of the candidates. Higher demand will set a higher rank of the Matrix score for the candidates that get invited.

Here’s the summary of the event details:

Canberra Residents
Matrix	Nominations	Invitations	Min. Points
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190	8	–
	491	16	–
Matrix nominating Subclass 457/482 visa holders	190	6	–
	491	0	–
Matrix nominating small business owners	190	1	85
	491	3	65
Overseas Applicants
Matrix	Nominations	Invitations	Min. Points
Matrix nominating critical skill occupations	190	8	–
	491	10	–

December 15th, 2021:

Update on Australia immigration invitation rounds held on December 15, 2021

Australia re-opens its borders for non-residents despite new Omicron worries. The country has already delayed the re-opening of international travel by two weeks because of the advent of a new strain of coronavirus, Omicron. But later, as per the health officials, it showed milder symptoms than other coronavirus variants.

On December 15, 2021, Australia reopened its borders to vaccinated skilled migrants and international students after a ban of 21 months. The country is targeting to boost its economy, which was seriously hit by COVID-19 lockdowns.

Announcement from officials
“We’re going to live with this virus, and we’re not going to let it drag us back to where we’ve been,” We’ve got one of the highest vaccination rates, which means we can fight this thing. We don’t have to surrender to it,” Morrison told radio station 4BC.

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According to the officials, the country now allows nearly 235,000 foreign workers and 160,000 students (who have held visas for Australia in October) to travel. New South Wales, the biggest city of Sydney, has lifted the restrictions for even unvaccinated, despite the rise in Omicron infections.

Oct 29th, 2021:

Update on Australia immigration invitation rounds held on Oct 29, 2021

If you are already aware of Canada immigration levels plan 2020-2023, you know that Canada is determined to achieve ambitious targets like 401,000 new immigrants in 2021. In 2022, this target will increase to 411,000 and 421,000 in 2023.

Despite the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has done a great job with regard to its immigration. This is apparent from the fact that Canada welcomed 46,315 new immigrants to the country. The country is already aiming for more!

In 2021, as yet, Canada has had 313,700 immigrants. A large chunk of these newcomers consisted of those who were present in the country already on temporary visas.

In the months between January and October 2021, there was an average influx of 31,370 newcomers per month. This average is unprecedently high when compared to recent years.

Canada’s ambitious immigration target for the year 2021 can be achieved with 43,650 new immigrants per month in November and December.

Pulling off the current level of success in Canada immigration was a feat the country managed after taking the following steps:

• A huge immigration draw was conducted in February 2021 in which 27,332 invitations were issued to CEC candidates. 90% of these candidates were TFWs engaged in work in Canada.
• A new TR to PR pathway for Canada immigration was opened via which, 90,000 additional immigrants were aimed for. These included international students, healthcare workers, and other essential workers, all present in Canada on a temporary basis.

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Note:

PR – Permanent Residence/Permanent Resident

TR – Temporary Residence

TFW – Temporary Foreign Worker

CEC – Canadian Experience Class

Mar 27th, 2021:

Australia planning to reopen its international borders to welcome temporary visa holders: Immigration Minister Alex Hawke

Australia which had imposed border restrictions for almost the whole of last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic is now ready to welcome temporary migrants such as international students and visitors according to the newly appointed Immigration Minister Alex Hawke.

In a recent interview to SBS Australia, he said that the government is ready to open its international borders According to Hawke, ‘’… the government is rolling out our vaccination program and preparing for the opening of our international borders, so we can have those important visits from tourists that spend so much money in our country – but also the international student sector, one of our largest export sectors, they value-add so inherently to the Australian economy – we want to get them back.”

This announcement comes in the wake of the latest data from the Department of Home Affairs which revealed that the offshore international student visa applications have gone down registering a decline by 65% in the second half of 2020 when compared to 2019.

According to the minister, migration will play a key role in the economic recovery of Australia from the pandemic. He said, “I’m convinced that the migration program will be a huge part of how we recover from COVID and whether we will be as successful as we can be on that journey.”

Australia is looking at its migration program to play a key role in the country’s economic recovery post the pandemic.