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Australia again recorded high migration levels last year as the country continued its economic response to its pandemic border closures.

It has become more difficult, however, to start afresh in the land down under as the pressure of a looming federal election early next year has prompted both sides of the political spectrum to tout their economic governance credentials. The ruling centre left government has overhauled the Australian migration system and mandated harder english tests for certain popular visas, adjusted some key requirements for other categories of visa and introduced a slew of new ways to secure a prosperous, safe and successful Australian migration journey.

If your plans for 2025 include living and working in a dynamic economy, world renowned for its resilience to increasingly tempestuous geopolitical forces, give Easy Migrate a call and make this year your chance to discover why we call Australia "the lucky country".

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Migrants to Australia who want to apply for the rejigged Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482) will soon need to consult the brand new Core Skills Occupation list (CSOL) to see if they can apply for the popular Permanent Residency pathway.

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New 482 core skills list has managers, range of engineering jobs The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) will replace previous lists used to assess eligibility for the subclass 482 visa.

Two of the main Australia work visa classes are set to undergo changes later this year with work experience requirements for a popular temporary visa slashed and the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) ceasing altogether.

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Migration Review changes to Australia work visas imminent - Easy Migrate The changes reflect the findings of the Federal Government’s Migration Review of the innovation-style visa program in place in Australia.

List of Occupations that were invited and their “cut-off” point-score. The table below shows the number of EOIs invited, and the tie break month and year, for the SkillSelect invitation round on 5 September 2024.

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Australia - Subclass 189 Invitation Round - 05 Sept 2024 - Easy Migrate List of Occupations that were invited and their “cut-off” point-score.

One of the most important standards the Government of Australia uses to assess Skilled visa applications will change dramatically in December to reflect the changing demands of the country’s economy and decouple much of the visa approval process from New Zealand.

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Australia skilled visa change looming - Easy Migrate The ANZSCO code used to assess Skilled visa applications for Australia will change on December 6 and be renamed the OSCA.

The Department of Home Affairs of Australia has unveiled new changes to some popular Skilled visa categories due before the end of the year.

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New Skilled visa modifications to top up Australia talent pool - Easy Migrate The Department of Home Affairs of Australia has unveiled new changes to some popular Skilled visa categories due before the end of the year.

Applications will kick off for the MATES Scheme (Mobility Arrangements for Talented Early-professionals) visa (subclass 403) in December offering a two year stay in Australia for Indian nationals with university qualifications in certain fields.

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Visa applications open next month for Indian MATES in Australia - Easy Migrate Applications for the MATES Scheme visa offering a two year stay in Australia to Indian university graduates has kicked off.

It is unclear when the subclass 482 Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa will change to align with its replacement after the Albanese Government broke a budget promise to reduce the amount of experience needed to apply.

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When will the 482 visa change? Migrants in the dark on timing The Government has broken a promise to reduce the amount of experience needed to apply for a visa with no one sure when 482 visa will change.

WA skilled visa increase promises construction, healthcare boost

A massive increase in the number of skilled visa places on offer for migrants to Western Australia (WA) is set to boost the construction and healthcare workforce in a state particularly affected by crippling labour shortages.

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WA skilled visa increase promises construction, healthcare boost - Easy Migrate A huge skilled visa increase in WA has been designed to boost the state's construction and healthcare workforce.

The student visa application charge (VAC) increase in Australia serves a broader government strategy to support the international education sector enhancing the quality and fairness of higher education, including more accessible FEE-Free Uni-ready courses and improved Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs.

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Australia student VAC increase makes the right advice invaluable - Easy Migrate The student VAC increase in Australia supports the international education sector enhancing the quality and fairness of higher education.

Sponsored skilled visa holders can work in areas other than their chosen profession to support themselves whilst in Australia looking for a suitable job with the period in between them working in their skilled area also substantially extended.

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Skilled visa holders in Australia given freedom to work - Easy Migrate Skilled visa holders can work in areas other than their chosen profession whilst in Australia with the period in between work extended.

Australia student visa savings needed to cover higher costs

Student visa applicants and students with dependent children or spouses need more savings in their bank accounts to apply for a visa to come to Australia to cover the increased cost of living.

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https://www.easymigrate.com/australia-student-visa-savings-needed-to-cover-higher-costs/