Skilled Visa Income Threshold Changes from 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025, skilled visa income thresholds will increase by 4.6% in line with changes to the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE). Key Changes: ✅ Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT): From $73,150 ➔ $76,515✅ Specialist Skills Income Threshold…
The Skills in Demand (SID) Visa: A New Pathway to Permanent Residence in Australia
Introduction: The Skills in Demand (SID) visa has replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, offering a fresh approach to addressing Australia’s skilled workforce needs. Designed to streamline processes for migrants and employers, the SID visa enables skilled workers to…
The Migration Queensland Skilled Program is OPEN for the 2023 – 24 program year to ONSHORE and OFFSHORE applicants.
Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) The Subclass 190 visa is a permanent state nominated visa. The Subclass 491 visa is a 5-year provisional state nominated visa with a pathway to permanent residency. Eligibility criteria To be…
Closure of the Pandemic Event visa – 408 Visa
Important notes source: https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/ClareONeil/Pages/closure-of-the-pandemic-event-visa.aspx
Update on Victoria’s 2023-24 Skilled Migration program
Skilled program The Australian Government has allocated 3,300 skilled visa nomination places to Victoria for the 2023-24 program. Victoria’s allocation consists of: More information on the 2023-24 program, including eligibility requirements and program dates, will be published on the Live…
Concurrent studies update
The department has removed the concurrent study functionality from the Provider Registration and International Student Management System (PRISMS). The concurrent study function in PRISMS that allowed students to hold concurrent enrolments has been identified as an avenue to avoid transfer…
COVID VIsa
Prospective Applicant Stay Cost There is no Visa Application Charge (VAC) for a COVID-19 Pandemic event visa application. Eligibility Family Working in any sector If you arrive in Australia on or after 21 February 2022, you must have a substantive…
Latest updates on 485 Visa – Graduate Work stream
If you are thinking to lodge a 485 visa under Graduate Work stream – Remember from 1st JULY 2023 source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/graduate-work
Changing your course as an international student in Australia
Changing your course as an international student in Australia is possible, but it’s important to follow the correct procedures to ensure a smooth transition.
Top reasons for Australian visitor visa rejection
Receiving a rejection for an Australian Visitor Visa can be disappointing and frustrating. There are several common reasons why an application might be rejected. Here are some of the top reasons for Australian Visitor Visa rejections:
