Australia Immigration on a PR Visa

• 400,000 Job vacancies

• Welcoming 185,000 PRs in FY 2024-25

• 'NO' Recession from the past 25 years

• Free Education for your children

• Best healthcare facilities

• High Returns on Investment 

Australia Immigration on a PR Visa opens the permanent path to immigrants who are willing to settle in Australia permanently. There are many pathways to get an Australian PR Visa. The most common pathway is General Skilled Migration. 

Migrate to Australia from India

Australia has become one of the world’s most desired destinations for immigrants, with a welcoming culture, vibrant cities, and sunny beaches. You can migrate to Australia permanently from India on a PR visa. An Australian PR visa allows you to live, study, and work or start a business in the country for five years.

Australia has a more cosmopolitan culture thanks to its significant migrant population. Its enviable citizen benefits and progressive policies make it a great destination to settle with your family. As an English-speaking country, Australia is easy to assimilate into.

 

Benefits of Australian Immigration

Many reasons make Australia a good place to migrate overseas with family:

• Stable economy
• Jobs available across various sectors like Engineering, IT, Education, Healthcare, etc.
• Citizen-first policies
• Free healthcare
• Free education for children
• A favorable climate with plenty of sunshine
• Multicultural cities that offer a high standard of living
   

List of Australia Visas for Indians

• Australia Visit Visa
• Australia Student Visa
• Australia Training Visa
• Australia Work Visa
• Australia Family visas
• Australia Skilled visas
   

Australia Permanent Residence

If you are able to acquire a permanent visa for Australia, you can remain in Australia indefinitely—on a permanent resident status. The most sought-after permanent visas include skilled work visas under General Skilled Migration (GSM). Family visas for Australia are also among the most commonly applied for permanent visas.

• As an Australian permanent resident, you can work and study anywhere in the country, remaining in Australia indefinitely. You also get to enroll in Medicare, the national health scheme of Australia. Moreover, permanent resident of Australia can sponsor their eligible relatives for permanent residence.
• An Australian permanent resident can work in New Zealand without the need to get a work visa.
• A permanent resident of a country is not the same as a citizen. If you have permanent residence in a country, you will be holding the passport of another country.
• Permanent residence in Australia also allows you to travel to and from Australia as many times as required. When you are granted a permanent visa, you are permitted a 5-year travel facility. You might leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want in those 5 years, provided that your visa remains valid.
• Australia’s pioneering immigration department has streamlined the application process to reduce processing time. However, putting in a Decision Ready Application is vital.
• With a dedicated Australia migration team, Y-Axis has the knowledge and experience to help you file an application with the highest chances of success. Our team of RMA-certified professionals in Y-Axis’ Australian partner office can assess your submission, helping you file it with confidence.

Australia Skilled Migration 

Australia Skilled Migration is for highly-skilled professionals from all over the world to come to Australia for its great quality of life and stable economic prospects. One of the strongest performing economies in the world, Australia is a culturally-diverse nation with a highly-skilled workforce. A land like no other, Australia is the sixth-largest country in terms of land area. Australia is the only country in the world to take up an entire continent.

Currently, Australia is completely open to migration, especially for offshore candidates. Few of the states sponsored applicants with certain conditions like having occupation listed in the critical skill list and staying onshore. Now that the time has arrived for the states to open their skill migration program for FY 2022-23 for onshore and offshore candidates. Yet few states still have to update on accepting the applications and their criteria.

Australia has a huge requirement for skilled migrants, hence this is the right time to apply for it. Based on the updates, the applicants are advised to complete the skill assessment instantly and to obtain the mandated English proficiency scores to be qualified for the sponsorship.

The subclasses included under the Skilled Migration Program are:

• Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) Visa
• Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190) Visa

Apply for Jobs in Australia

There are more than 8 lakh jobs in Australia in more than 15 sectors. The top-in-demand occupations in Australia and the average annual salaries paid are given below:

Occupation	Annual Salary in (AUD)
IT	$99,642 – $ 115, 000
Marketing & Sales	$84,072 – $103,202
Engineering	$92,517 – $110,008
Hospitality	$60,000 – $75,000
Healthcare	$101,569- $169279
Accounting & Finance	$77,842 – $92,347
Human Resources	$80,000 – $99,519
Construction	$72,604 – $99,552
Professional and Scientific Services	$90,569 – $108,544

 

Australia Immigration Planning Levels 2024-25

The Australian Government announced that the Immigration planning levels for the 2024-25 Permanent Migration Program (Migration Program) will be set at 185,000 places. The allocations for each State will be announced later, and you will all be notified once they are announced. The quota for Subclass 189 has been significantly reduced. This means that more applicants are expected under Subclass 190 and Subclass 491.

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

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

Australia Skills Assessment

Australia, the world’s most urbanized country, welcomes many immigrants worldwide. It has a wide range of job openings in fields such as Engineering, Healthcare, IT, Construction and Mining, Manufacturing, Tourism, and Accounts and Finance.

Australian immigration is simple and easy as it is a point-based system that is calculated based on the following factors:

• Age
• Education
• Work Experience
• English Language Proficiency
• Adaptability (Spouse Skill Assessment, Australian Education or Work Experience)

*Get evaluated instantly with the Y-Axis Australia immigration points calculator for free. Check your eligibility right away for your Australia work visa.

Category	Maximum Points
Age (25-32 years)	30 points
English proficiency (8 bands)	20 points
Work Experience outside Australia (8-10 years)	15 points
Work Experience in Australia (8-10 years)	20 points
Education (outside Australia) – Doctorate degree	20 points
Niche skills such as Doctorate or master’s degree by research in Australia	10 points
Study in a regional area	5 points
Accredited in community language	5 points
Professional year in a skilled program in Australia	5 points
State sponsorship (190 visa)	5 points
Skilled spouse or de facto partner (Age, Skills & English language requirements to be met)	10 points
Spouse or de facto partner with ‘competent English’ (No need to meet Skills requirement or age factor)	5 points
Applicants without a spouse or de facto partner or where a spouse is an Australia citizen or PR holder	10 points
Relative or regional sponsorship (491 visa)	15 points

Australia Immigration Pathways

There are various paths for Australian immigration; below are the major streams through which you can immigrate easily. These include:

• Australia Skilled Migration
• Business Migration
• Employer Nominated Migration
• Australian Permanent Residence Pathways for Australia PR Visa
  • Work Stream Permanent Residence
  • Family Stream Permanent Residence
  • Investment stream Permanent Residence
     

Eligibility for Australia Immigration 

Generally, for Australian immigration, the major requirement is a minimum score of 65 points for an Australian work visa. However, if your score is between 80-85, there are more chances for Australian immigration along with a PR visa. To score is calculated based on age, education, qualification, work experience, adaptability, etc.

S.No	Details	Visa Subclass
		189	190	491	482
1	PR Visa Validity	5 years	5 years	–	–
2	Occupation should be listed	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
3	Family visa	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
4	Education, Employment, and English requirements	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
5	Sponsored by	–	State	Regional State	Employer
6	PR Eligibility	–	It is a PR. However, applicants have to stay 2 yrs in a sponsored state	Work for 3 years in 5 years with proof of taxable income in Regional Areas to convert to PR.	Based on the eligibility
7	Temporary visa	–	–	5 Years. Applicant can move between the regions	2 – 4 Years
8	Priority Processing	N/A	N/A	Applicable	N/A
9	Applicants can enroll to Medicare	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Stages of Process & Timelines:
1	Skills assessment	2-3 months	2-3 months	2-3 months	2-3 months
2	EOI	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
3	State sponsorship	2-3 months	2-3 months	2-3 months	2-3 months – Employer nomination
4	Process Timelines	4-8 months	4-8 months	4-6 months	4-6 months

Requirements for Australian Immigration 

• Points: A minimum score of 65 in the Points Grid.
• Age: Below 45 years.
• English proficiency: PTE Score or IELTS test results.
• Skills Assessment: Skill assessment by certified authorities in Australia.
• Occupation: Occupation should be listed in Australia’s Skilled Occupation List. 

*Check your eligibility to Australia through Australia Immigration Points Calculator. 
 

How to get Australian PR from India?

Step 1:  Check the eligibility requirements

• Check if you meet the eligibility requirements.
• Verify if your occupation is present in the list of occupations in demand.
• Check if you have the required points based on the points table.

Step 2: English Proficiency Test

Check if you have the required proficiency in the English language by taking the specified English language test. Fortunately, the Australian immigration authorities accept scores from various English ability tests like IELTS, PTE, etc. So, you can take any of these tests to obtain the specified score.

*Avail Y-Axis Coaching services to ace your scores in IELTS and PTE. 

Step 3: Get your skill assessment done

Get your skills assessed by the Skills assessment authority, which is an organization that will assess your skills, education and work experience based on Australian standards.

Step 4: Register your Expression of Interest

• The next step is to register an Expression of Interest (EOI) on Australia’s Skill Select website. You should fill out an online form in the SkillSelect portal where you should give responses to questions on your skill which are again based on the visa subclass you are applying under. The SkillSelect program offers three visa categories under which you can apply for a PR visa.
• Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189
• Skilled Nominated Visa 190
• Skilled regional (provisional) Subclass 491

The first two are permanent visas, while the third is a temporary visa with a five-year validity that can later be converted to a PR visa. You should provide all the required information in the online application.

Step 5: Get your Invitation to Apply (ITA)

Once you submit your application and if it meets all the requirements, then you will get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Australia PR.

Step 6: Submit your PR application

The next step is to submit your PR application. You must submit it within 60 days. The application must have all the supporting documents for processing your PR visa. These documents are your personal documents, immigration documents, and work experience documents.

Step 7: Get your Australia PR visa

The last step is getting your Australia PR visa.

Australia visa processing time

The processing time of different types of Australian visas includes:

Type of Australia Visa	Processing time
Visit visa	20 to 30 days
Student visa	1 to 3 months
Training visa	3 to 4 months
Work visa	2 to 8 months
Family and partner visas	23 to 30 months
Skilled visas	6.5 to 8 months
PR visa	8 months to 10 months

Australia Visa Fees

The table below shows the processing time for the different types of visas:

Category	Fee Effective from 1st July 24
Subclass 189	Main Applicant -- AUD 4765
	Applicant above 18 yrs -- AUD 2385
	Applicant below 18 yrs -- AUD 1195
Subclass 190	Main Applicant -- AUD 4770
	Applicant above 18 yrs -- AUD 2385
	Applicant below 18 yrs -- AUD 1190
Subclass 491	Main Applicant -- AUD 4770
	Applicant above 18 yrs -- AUD 2385
	Applicant below 18 yrs -- AUD 1190

 

Australia Immigration News
 

November 20, 2024

Important Announcement: Revised requirements and eligibility by the Australian Physiotherapy Council

According to the Australian Physiotherapy Council, the eligibility and requirements for applying as a Physiotherapist have been updated.

Eligibility Criteria

Language Criteria: The physiotherapist must meet Ahpra's English Language skill registration standard

Requirements

Candidates must meet any one of the requirements:

• Must study in Australia as a Physiotherapist from an approved Board of Australia's Approved Programs of Study List under the profession 'Physiotherapist.'
• Have an approved Australian Physiotherapy Council Final Certificate
• Holder of the Australian Physiotherapy Council certificate, which is equivalent to Australian standards
• Have a recently issued unconditional Annual Practising Certificate by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand with at least two years of work experience.
• Have a certificate of completed physiotherapy qualification in New Zealand, and the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board approves it with a recent unconditional Annual Practising Certificate issued by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand.

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November 20, 2024

Migration Tasmania Announces new Skill Employment Evaluation Criteria 

Migration Tasmania has released information about the assessment criteria for skilled employment according to the ANZSCO (Skill Level 1-3). Multiple factors will determine whether the employment is skilled or not.

Factors to Evaluate

Work Experience and Qualifications, Duties and Pay:

The work experience, qualifications, duties, and pay must be aligned with the ANZSCO skill level (1-3) requirements.

Salary that will define the job as skilled employment

According to the TSMIT, the salary should be above $73,150, making the job qualified according to ANZSCO Skill Level 1-3 requirements.

Note: Jobs that are paying at or near the national minimum salary range are not considered Skilled Employment

Industrial Awards and Agreements:

To evaluate the employment Migration, Tasmania might consult relevant industrial awards and agreements to match up with skilled employment.

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November 20, 2024

Important Announcement: Northern Territory is adjusting DAMA to DAMA III

On December 13, 2024, the recent NT DAMA will expire, so the Northern Territory decided to introduce NT DAMA III. NT DAMA III will establish a new 5-year agreement with an enlarged occupation list and facilitate the application process.

Changes to be noted:

Submission of Applications (Before and After)

To receive the result on time, the application should be submitted to the Migration NT portal by December 6, 2024, before the expiry date.

Last date of Submission

The applications portal will close after December 13, 2024, and the new DAMA III is expected to reopen by mid to late January 2025

Labor Agreement Request and Nomination

The portal expiration date won’t apply to business nominations. They can continue submitting their Labor agreement and nomination even after the expiry of the current agreement. The approved nomination will be valid for 12 months.

Skills evaluation

The Australian government will accept Employees with business applications, which applied on December 6, 2024.

Transition to NT DAMA III

Once DAMA III starts operating, the process and guidelines will be mentioned later. Businesses with a current agreement can continue with the current application and apply for a new endorsement for additional nomination under DAMA III.

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November 20, 2024

Important Announcement: State Nominated Migration Program 2024-25

Western Australia announced the State Nominated Migration Program nomination on November 20, 2024.

Here are the details of the State Nomination Program invitations: 

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

Increasing Demand for Skilled Occupations in South Australia's 2024-2025 Skilled Migration Program

There has been a surge in applications for occupations such as chefs, Motor Mechanics (General), and Enrolled Nurses in South Australia's 2024-2025 Skilled Migration Program. The program registered a high volume of applications, exceeding the annual quota. The Skilled & Business Migration (SBM) suggests applicants explore options like DAMA to improve their chances of getting selected via the program.

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November 14, 2024

MATES Visa Ballot is now open for Indian nationals from December 2024 

Registration for the first Pre-Application Ballot for the MATES visa stream opens in December 2024. Indians who are top graduates or early career professionals can apply for the pre-application ballot for a Temporary Work (International Relations) (Subclass 403) visa. 

Each year, Australia plans to grant up to 3,000 Subclass 403 MATES steam visas. Indians who want to apply for the procedure must first apply through the Pre-application ballot system. Selected candidates on the ballot will then be invited to apply for the visa. Applicants can not apply for a visa without an invitation. 

Eligibility Criteria to apply for the Ballot

Below are the eligibility criteria to apply for the Ballot: 

• Must have an ImmiAccount
• Valid Indian Passport 
• Valid Pan number 
• Aged between 18-30 years
• Previously not registered for MATES Ballot 
• Valid email address 
• Agreed to registration form declaration
• Pay the application fees (AUD 25)

Requirements to apply for the Ballot 

Applicant can register only when: 

• The registration is open 
• Have not previously applied for the Ballot 

Note: Eligible candidates, partners, or spouses can also register separately in the Ballot.

Read more… 

November 07, 2024

Important Announcement:  SkillSelect invitation round for 2024

The Skillselect invitation round was held on November 7,2024. The number of invitations issued was 15,000 visas for Subclass 189. Invitations were issued for IT professionals, professional engineers, trade occupations, a few general occupations, and healthcare professionals. All total 4,535 invitations were given by state and territory till date.

The table below has the list of occupations that received invitations 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

*To know more about the Australia Skilled Migration Program contact Y-Axis.  

October 24, 2024

227 candidates invited via the Canberra Matrix Invitation Round of October 24, 2024 

The recent Canberra Matrix Invitation Round of October 24, 2024, invited 227 candidates to apply for Australia PR. The invitation details are provided in the table below:

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 21, 2024

Australia MATES program aims to invite 3000 Indian students 

Australia MATES program invites Indians aged between 18 and 35 to pursue postgraduate studies and to work in high-demand fields such as AI and renewable energy. This initiative was introduced to reduce the country's skills shortage. Indian nationals invited through the MATES program can reside and work in the country for two years.

Read more…

October 17, 2024

Announcement: Western Australia Invited candidates under four streams 

Western Australia announced the invitation for eligible candidates under four streams.

Below are the details of the invitations issued: 

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	125	150	75	50
Visa subclass 491	125	150	75	50

*To know more about the procedure for an Australia Subclass 491, talk to Y-Axis.

October 11, 2024

The New South Wales opened registration for State Migration Program 2024-25 

The State Migration Program for New South Wales 2024-25 initiated new updates for skilled workers. 

NSW priority sectors:

The New South Wales includes occupations that requires skilled workers to fill the gap such as:

• 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 Agri-Food
• Advanced Manufacturing

Skill List

The updated list for Subclass 190 visa  and the Subclass 491 visa has been announced.

The Subclass 190 and 491 visa: Invitation rounds 

For Subclass 190 visa 

Subclass 190 visa invitations will be announced soon.

Note: The SkillSelect EOI must be up-to-date with valid proof of evidence. 

For Subclass 491 visa 

• Subclass 491 visa (Pathway 1 and Pathway 3) will accept applications. 
• Recent graduates from Pathway 3 can apply through the new Regional New South Wales Graduate Pathway regional for NSW institutions.

Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (Pathway 1 - Subclass 491): 

The selected occupations candidates might receive fee reduction of 10% on the TSMIT.

Skilled Employment Criteria:

The NSW EOI submissions have a simplified process. 

Application Fee

The processing fee is A$315 (plus GST if applying from Australia).

*To know more about the procedure for an Australia Subclass 491, talk to Y-Axis. 

October 10, 2024

Important announcement: Vetasses increased fee for  Professional and General Occupations

Vetasses will  increase processing fee from November 20,2024 for general and professional occupations. This change does not include trade occupations. 

These changes will not be applicable for:

• Processing charge for Priority Processing 
• Previously registered applications 

*To know more about the Australia Skilled Migration Program contact Y-Axis. 

September 26, 2024

First Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa registration ballots for India opens on 1st  October 2024.

Eligible candidates can now register for the first Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa ballots from India on  1 October 2024, 

Below are the open and closed dates for the ballot registration for the program year 2024-25. 

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

Below are the ballot selection open and close dates for the program year 2024-25:

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

Note: Within the open selection period, the department will conduct one or more selections for a country ballot and extend the open period date. All registrations for that ballot will no longer be valid after the open selection period ends.

Requirements to register from your country

Applicants must complete the following to register from their country:

• Create an ImmiAccount
• Must be 30 years 
• Must be issued by an eligible ballot participating country as a Valid passport holder
• Registered and issued from an eligible ballot participating country a valid national identity card(PAN card for Indian passport holders).
• Have an email address (valid and verified)
• Conform to the registration form’s declarations.
• Settle the registration fee (AUD25).

Note: Candidates have 28 days to file the visa upon selection through ballot.

*To know more about the Australia Work and Holiday visa contact Y-Axis.  

September 24, 2024

Vetassess processes top 10 occupations under the general occupation category

Below mentioned are the details of 10 occupations that Vetasses will process according to the given general occupations:

• Marketing Specialist.
• University Lecturer
• Cafe of Restaurant Manager
• Information and Organization Professional (NEC)
• Human Resource Adviser
• Recruitment Consultant.
• Management Consultant
• Organization and Methods Analyst
• Program or Project Administrators
• Private Tutors and Teachers (NEC)

Note: To apply for Vetassess, applicants should provide a letter and evidence of two payments. If the roles are not offered on letterhead, an applicant can proceed only with the self-statutory declaration.

*To know more about the Australia Skilled Migration Program contact Y-Axis.  

September 20, 2024

Announcement: International graduates can submit an EOI for Victoria Skilled Work Regional visa (Subclass 491)

The Victoria government plans to provide opportunities to foreign graduates. In the plan of upcoming migration program 2024-25, Victoria will offer 500 nomination places for the Skilled Work Regional visa (Subclass 491).This change will prioritise Victorian educational institution graduates. This program will allow foreign graduates to contribute to regional communities. Graduates who are residing and working in Melbourne can now submit an ROI offering a pathway to relocate and develop their careers in regional Victoria.

To know more about the procedure for an Australia Subclass 491, talk to Y-Axis. 

September 19, 2024

Skill-Select Invitation Round Results

The Skill Select invitation round issued EOI on 5 September 2024, and the tie-break date for the SkillSelect invitation round was held. 

Below is the list of Invitations issued by occupation and the minimum score invited:

Category	Subclass 190 Invitations	Subclass 491 Invitations
Canberra Residents
Matrix nominating Small Business Owners	Not considered	Not considered
Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders	12	1
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	43	29
Overseas Applicants
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	13	32

Note: The next draw will be held before 8 November 2024.

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September 16, 2024

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

Australia Department of Home affairs have released the result for the first invitation round. On September 1st, the first round was held. DHA issued total of 7,973 for Subclass 189. Trades occupations specialists, IT professionals, engineers, social workers, healthcare professionals, and other general occupations receive invitations. The minimum score required to receive an invitation was 65 points.

Below given table is the list of points allotted for each occupations that received an EOI:

 

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

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September 13, 2024

Queensland migration program for the FY 2024-25 is open now

The Queensland migration program registration is open now for FY 2024-25.Below given is the requirements for offshore applicants to apply for subclass 190 and 491.

A new category was added called Priority processing for Energy Workers. Below are requirements to apply for the stream:

Note: The list includes Vetassess general, trades, professional engineers, teachers, and medical occupations, but it does not include IT Occupations except ICT security specialists.

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September 10, 2024

Australia Working Holiday Visa: Requirements eligibility, and processing date for Indians

On 16 September 202, the Australian Government declared the ballot process for an Australian Working Holiday Visa. Three countries under the Ballot procedure are listed: India, China, and Vietnam. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria below to apply for a ballot process. Applied candidates will be selected randomly and invited to apply for the visa.

The program details are below, and India is allotted 1000 places for the current year.

Eligibility requirements of Work and Holiday Program(Subclass 462) - India

• Be an Indian citizen.
• Must be aged under 18 -30 years(when applying for a visa)
• Previously not a holder of a Work holiday visa earlier
• Candidates must be residing outside Australia.
• University degrees, diplomas, and other graduate certificates with a minimum of two years of study (above the post-secondary level) will be accepted. 
• With the Working Holiday visa, candidates cannot bring their family members.

Proof of English Language requirement is not required if:

• A holder of a valid passport issued by the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland.
• Proof of  English language test or assessment ( with a band score of 4.5 including all four components in IELTS general or PTE 30 )
• Proof of educational qualifications: from primary English medium school with three years of English experience. 

Requirements for Working Holiday Visa

Sufficient proof of funds, approximately AUD5,000. Before applying for a visa, suggest 4.5 to 5.5 Lakhs in readily available INR funds. 

• Health Insurance 
• Provide certificates of character and police clearance.
• If any uncleared debts are from the applicant's side, they must be cleared by the Australian Government.

Visa validity: 12 months

Application processing fees: 

Ballot cost: AUD25

Visa application cost: AUD 635.00

Options for Visa extension:

They can apply for a second work holiday visa for more than 12 months if they meet the specified work for at least three months.

Industries and areas that are approved for the Working Holiday visa 

Below are the mentioned industries that are approved for the Working Holiday visa:

• 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: Only in Northern Australia 
• Tree farming: 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!

From September 9, 2024, the ‘Right to disconnect ‘law will be effective for Australian employees. This new rule will allow employers to avoid work-related calls and texts after working hours. Australia has been counted as one of twenty countries other than Europe and Latin America.

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August 30, 2024

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

The Australian government declared Permanent Migration Program planning level for 2024-25 will be 85,000 places. The Permanent Migration Program will invite immigrants from the Skill and Family streams.

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August 19, 2024

Latest updates on Western Australia Invitation Round

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August 15, 2024

South Australia opened application for General Skilled Migration Program 2024-25

South Australia application was opened for General Skilled Migration Program 2024-25 with the Skill Occupation list for review. Eligible onshore applicants can submit an ROI for any one of the 464 occupations available within three streams:

• Skilled Employment
• South Australian Graduates
• Outer Regional Skilled Employment

New candidates are not allowed to apply for the Business and Innovation and Investment Program as it is only for existing visa holders to apply for extensions or permanent residency.

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August 15, 2024

Victoria opened the latest application procedure for the Skilled Migration program 2024-25. Apply now!

The latest application for Victoria 2024-25 Skilled Visa Nomination Program is open for applicants under Subclass 190 or 491. The applicant must submit their EOI first through the Australia Government’s Skill select system. The ROI must be submitted to receive an ITA to apply

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August 13, 2024

Invitation round for Act Canberra Matrix

Here is the upcoming Invitation round for Act Canberra Matrix:

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August 13, 2024

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

Northern Territory Migration is currently accepting and evaluating onshore applications for nomination under the General Skilled Migration program. On August 14, 2024, the onshore NT Family Stream and Job Offer Stream application will reopen. The priority occupation stream is closed due to the many applications received.

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August 02, 2024

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

The Australian government issued 26,260 sponsorship application allocations for the FY2024-25. Eight states and territories of Australia received visa nomination places for Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas.  

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

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July 23, 2024

Tasmania state received 2860 nomination places for FY 2024-25 

2860 nomination places have been received by Tasmania state for FY 2024-25. Among them, the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa received 2,100 places, while  760 places were received for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa. Tasmania’s Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will accept Registration of Interest in the coming weeks, and the details will be updated soon. 

Nomination application lodged but decision is pending 

Migration Tasmania will be processing the applications against the requirements specified earlier for applications that have been registered but have not been decided on. Applicants who receive approval will be nominated for SkillSelect. 

Subclass 491 applicants seeking subclass 190 nomination

Subclass 491 Applicants who have registered their nomination but have not received a decision will NOT be considered for subclass 190 nomination. Applicants seeking Subclass 190 nomination must withdraw and lodge a new application when registration for FY 2024-25 reopens. New Invitation to Apply for a Subclass 190 visa will vary based on the level of interest and the proportion of nomination places available at the time. 

July 22, 2024

South Australia received 3800 nomination places for FY 2024-25

According to recent data, 3800 nomination places for subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas have been received by South Australia for the FY 2024-25. 3000 places have been received for the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa, and the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa received 800 nominations. 

July 22, 2024

Victoria state receives 5000 nomination allocations for the FY 2024-25

Recent data reports that Victoria state has received 5000 nominations for Subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa received 3000 places whereas Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa received 2000 places for FY 2024-25. 

July 22, 2024

Offshore applicants are now eligible to apply under 3 streams for NT sponsorships 

Applicants from outside Australia are now eligible to apply for Northern Territory sponsorships under  3 streams. The eligibility criteria for each stream are as follows: 

1. Priority Occupation Stream

• The applicant should be employed in one of the job roles listed under the NT Offshore occupation list.
• Applicants should meet the specific work experience requirement as mentioned in the NT sponsorship occupation list.

2. NT Family Stream

• Applicants should have a family member or relative staying In the Northern Territory for minimum of  12 months who is an Australian Citizen/PR holder/eligible NZ citizen or has one of the following visas:
• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 491
• Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 489
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 494
• 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: Family members living in Northern Territory must provide employment and accommodation assistance to the applicants. 

3. NT Job Offer Stream

• Applicants must provide an employment offer in the nominated occupation in NT with an NT business / company that has been active in the NT for a minimum of 12 months.

July 19, 2024

Applications open for Western Australia State Nomination FY 2024-25 

The Western Australia State Nomination program is now open for application for the FY 2024-25. The WA has announced a fee waiver of AUD 200 on application fees. Invitation rounds might be held on the 1st week of every month with the 1st round to begin from August 24 onwards. Subclass 191 visa applicants will be required to produce an employment offer whereas Subclass 491 applicants do not. Willing  candidates must have a competent level of  IELTS/PTE Academic scores. 

Note: A provisional skills assessment issued for a subclass 485 visa application cannot be considered.

June 26, 2024

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

The table below provides the details about the total number of nominations issued by State and Territory Governments between July 1, 2023 and May 31, 2024: 

 

June 24, 2024 

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

The Department of Home Affairs in Australia recently announced updates for subclass 457, subclass 482, and subclass 494 visas, which will be effective July 1, 2024. Under the new changes, workers will have more time to find a new sponsor while changing jobs. 

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June 7, 2024

Vetassess to accept Chef and Fitter profiles!

Vetassess announced the acceptance of occupations like Chef, Fitter which were not processed/ accepted by Vetassess from Sep 23.

Applicants will be able to lodge new applications for:

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

This applies to Pathway 1 and Pathway 2 applications under OSAP and TSS programs.

June 5, 2024

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

The Australian Department announced the minimum age requirement for a Subclass 485 Visa. The new changes will be effective from July 1, 2024. Applicants less than 50 years old will be eligible to apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa program. The two-year extension on Temporary Graduate 485 Visa Streams has come to an end in 2024.

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May 18, 2024

Australia launches new innovation visa to attract skilled professionals

The Government of Australia introduced a New Innovation Visa to attract skilled workers. The new innovation visa is a replacement for the Global Talent Program. The Government of Australia plans to reduce the impact of the rental market.

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May 15, 2024

Australia announces new changes in Temporary Graduate Visa. Apply now!

The Australian Government announced new changes to the Temporary Graduate visa. This will be effective starting July 1, 2024. The Temporary Graduate Visa allows international students who have completed a course that is registered under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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May 09, 2024

Australia State and Territory Nominations in FY 2023-24

The total number of nominations issued by State and Territory Governments from 1 July 2023 to 30 April 2024 is given in the following table: 

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

 

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