Australia is improving its relationship with its biggest trading partner and the number of Chinese migrants entering the country has hit pre-pandemic levels. In 2021-22, the second most common occupation for Chinese migrants on skilled visas was as a registered … Continued
Applicants for a subclass 500 Student visa in Australia now have to be able to prove they have access to at least $AUD24,505 to cover living costs but many visa applicants do not realise they have to provide evidence of … Continued
Temporary Skills Shortage visa subclass 482 (Short Term stream) holders will be able to apply for permanent residency after just two years if they stay at the workplace which provided them with a sponsorship, starting January 1, 2024. This visa … Continued
The Pandemic Event visa will be discontinued in February next year
There are now 70 per cent fewer visa places for skilled migrants in Western Australia.
International students will be able to explicitly state that they wish to permanently migrate to Australia.
72% of the allocated visa places in Australia for 2023-24 are for permanent migrants who wish to work full-time and apply their skills.
Foreign students in the country studying for Bachelor’s degrees are allowed to stay up to four years post-study.
Citizens of New Zealand who have been living in Australia for 4 years will be eligible to apply directly for Australian Citizenship without having to become permanent residents from July 1, 2023.
