Australian permanent resident status is given to a candidate having a permanent residence visa. However candidates with Australia PR do not hold Australian citizenship. Permanent Residents in Australia can live, work, and study for 5 years permanently in the country. After living in Australia on PR status for 4 years, the candidate can apply for citizenship based on eligibility.
Generally, the Australian PR process has the following three different stages.
The Australian government provides various pathways for foreign nationals to obtain Permanent Residency in Australia. In recent times, the Australian PR process has become easier for Indians if they apply through a Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) or a Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190). As per the recent news update, Australia and India signed an agreement for easy immigration paths for skilled professionals and students (Read more…).
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Here are the popular visa options to become an Australian Permanent Resident:
65 points is the minimum score required to qualify for an Australia PR visa. The higher you score on the eligibility calculation, the brighter the chances of you being invited to apply for Australian PR. Scoring anywhere from 80 to 85 points can make you eligible for a quicker PR invitation to apply. There are various categories under which you can apply for an Australia PR visa with different eligibility requirements. But the general eligibility factors are as under:
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 Australian citizen or PR holder | 10 points |
Relative or regional sponsorship (491 visa) | 15 points |
Age: You will gain a maximum of 30 points if your age is between 25 to 32 years. Your age should be below 45 years to apply for a PR visa
English proficiency: A score of 8 bands in the IELTS exam can give you a maximum of 20 points. However, the Australian immigration authorities allow applicants to take any of the English proficiency tests such as IELTS, PTE, etc. You can try for the required score on any of these tests.
Work experience: Skilled employment outside Australia with more than 8 years of experience in the last 10 years will give you 15 points; fewer years of experience means fewer points. Skilled employment in Australia with 8 to 10 years of experience from the date of application will give you a maximum of 20 points.
Skilled employment in Australia | Points |
Less than 1 year | 0 |
1-2 years | 5 |
3-4 years | 10 |
5-7 years | 15 |
8-10 years | 20 |
Education: Points for the education criteria depend on the educational qualification. Maximum points are given to a doctorate degree from an Australian university or a doctorate from a university outside Australia, provided the Australian government recognizes it.
Qualifications | Points |
A Doctorate degree from an Australian university or institute outside Australia. | 20 |
A Bachelor’s (or Masters) degree from an Australian university or institute outside Australia. | 15 |
Diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia | 10 |
Any qualification or award recognized by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation. | 10 |
Master by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution in the STEM fields | 10 |
Language Proficiency: You should have proof that you have a competent level of proficiency in the English language.
Skilled Occupation Lists (SOL): The applicant must choose an occupation available in the following skilled occupation lists. The list contains the occupations that are currently acceptable for migration to Australia. The occupations in the lists are updated regularly and reflect the changes in the Australian labor market. There are three categories of the SOL:
Spouse application: If your spouse is also an applicant for the PR visa, you will be eligible for additional points to your Skill Select Expression of Interest. To get these additional 10 points, your spouse must meet the following requirements:
Other qualifications: You can gain points if you meet any of the following criteria.
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 visas) | 5 points |
Relative or regional sponsorship (491 visa) | 15 Points |
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To get an Australia PR visa, candidates must follow the below 7 steps. Check the below steps to get Australia PR in a hassle-free process:
Get your skills assessed by the Skills Assessment Authority, which will assess your skills, education, and work experience based on Australian standards.
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.
The first two are permanent visas, while the third one is a temporary visa with a validity of five years, which can later be converted to a PR visa. You should provide all the required information in the online application.
Once you submit your application and meet all the requirements, you will get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Australia PR.
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.
The last step is getting your PR visa.
Australia has always been a popular choice for individuals who desire to migrate to another country. The country has favorable factors such as a thriving economy which means there are more jobs in Australia. Australia promises a better quality of life and a multicultural society with peace and harmony. Australia offers a permanent residency or PR visa to immigrants. The Australia PR visa has a validity of five years. You can move into Australia with your family with a PR visa. You can apply for citizenship after living in Australia for four years with an Australia PR visa.
Australia offers many options for applying for a PR visa. An Australian PR visa allows the eligible candidate to become a permanent resident in Australia. Applicants can choose the appropriate option based on their eligibility and requirements. Below are popular options to get an Australian PR Visa:
This visa is for those invited foreign workers who possess the skills required by the Australian government. With a subclass 189 visa, you can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
Allows nominated skilled workers to live, work/study anywhere in the nominated state/territory in Australia as permanent residents. Like subclass 189, to be able to apply for subclass 190, you must have received an invitation to apply.
With both subclass 189 and 190, you must –
To work in Australia, candidates need to have the ability to enhance the Australian economy. There are 800,000 jobs in Australia, for overseas skilled professionals. Here is the list of top-in-demand occupations in Australia:
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 |
The total Australian PR cost for Indians is $4640 Australian dollars or approximately INR 275,000. The sum total of all these costs will give you the total cost of the PR visa along with the visa application fees.
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 |
The application process for the PR visa through the General Skilled Migration program follows a set process that contains a series of steps. These include Skills Assessments, Sponsorship applications, English language tests, visa applications, medical tests, police clearance, etc. Each step comes with its own separate cost.
It depends upon the Skills Assessment Authority with which you are applying. Basically, it ranges from AUD605 to AUD3000 or more as per the authority requirements.
Generally, your Australia PR visa application takes 6.5 to 8 months to process. Each stage has a different time structure. Here is a breakdown of the time taken for each stage. The total processing time for your PR visa is determined by adding the time taken for each stage.
Getting your PR visa for Australia can be a complicated process, but with the help of an immigration consultant, it can be easy. Our expertise of over 15 years has helped many individuals to get their Australia PR visas.
Many factors can affect processing time. The time can vary every month because of factors such as the number of applications coming in, seasons that see a higher number of applications, a higher number of complex cases, or incomplete applications. Other reasons that impact processing times include:
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To ensure that your Australian PR visa application is processed on time, do not submit an incomplete application. For the smooth processing of your application, make sure you meet the requirements of the visa application process.
Here are some reasons why your PR visa application could be rejected
The Australian immigration authorities are careful in their verification process. The Australian immigration authorities are careful in their verification process. They focus on reviewing the documents you send thoroughly. You will be barred from entering the country for a certain number of years if it is found that you have submitted false information. Check carefully for any inconsistencies before sending your papers.
December 14, 2024
India ranks in the top source country to boast Australia immigration
India ranks as the top source country to boast about Australia Immigration even when the net overseas immigration to Australia dropped to 446,000 from 536,000 in 2023-24. Indian students are the significant reason for the rise of Australian immigration as they choose Australia as their study destination.
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December 07, 2024
Australia TSS will be substituted by Australia New Skills in Demand Visa on December 7, 2024. This new list will include 465 occupations. The New Skills in Demand Visa pathway is introduced for workers earning between (AUD 70,000 and AUD 135,000) as well as for Business candidates . This new CSOL will also be utilized for the Direct Entry Stream of Permanent Employer Nomination Scheme visa.
December 06, 2024
Australian Global Talent visa is substituted with the new National Innovation visa
The National Innovation visa replaces the Australia Global Talent visa (Subclass 858)on December 6,2024. Applicants with internationally recognized awards and who are top in their field will be in Priority Streams 1 and 2, after which Tier 1 and 2 will be prioritized. The National Innovation visa is a permanent visa for talented migrants worldwide. To apply for this visa, the applicant must:
Processing Cost
Here are the details of the processing cost:
Category |
Visa fees |
Applicant below 18 |
AUD 4,840.00 |
Dependents under 18 |
AUD 2,425 and AUD 1,210. |
English Language
Proof of Proficiency in the English language either via IELTS band score of 5 or education in English as a medium of instruction.
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 04, 2024
Construction Trade Occupation is being prioritized more for skilled visa programs in Victoria
As of November 29, 2024-2025, the Skilled visa nomination program, the Victoria government plans to prefer construction trade occupations to fill the critical shortage and support the country's economy. For the Skilled visa nomination program, Subclass 491 and Subclass 190.
Below are the list of Construction Trade Occupation that are being prioritized:
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 04, 2024
ACT nomination allocated places and application status for skilled visas
Here are the details of the allocated places and application status of the Australia skilled visas:
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 04, 2024
Tasmania Implemented new updates on skilled visa Processing Times and Nomination Status
Important points
Orange-plus Attribute:
Requirements to apply for employment opportunity:
To gain an Orange-plus attribute the job must be skilled.
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
Australia introduced the New Core Skills Occupation List to target the skills demand of the country
Australia introduced the New Core Skills Occupation List on December 3, 2024. The New Core Skills Occupation List will apply to the primary skills stream of the new skill-in-demand visa, which will replace the Temporary skill shortage visa on December 7. CSOL will also apply to the Direct Entry Stream for the permanent Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 visa.
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November 23, 2024
Important Announcement: Western Australia invited candidates for the State nomination migration program
Western Australia invited eligible candidates for the State nomination migration program. Here is the detail of the draw:
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 Revises the eligibility and requirements for applying as a Physiotherapist.
The Australia Physiotherapy Council has revised the requirements and eligibility for working as a physiotherapist in the country.
Eligibility
Requirements
Any one of the following requirements must be fulfilled:
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November 20, 2024
Migration Tasmania Implemented updates on how to claim Skilled Employment
Migration Tasmania cleared the process of assessing skilled employment according to ANZSCO Skill Level 1-3.
Here are the factors to be considered to claim skilled employment:
Key Changes Evaluation of Skilled Employment
Skill, Qualification, and Salary Requirements: The Skills, qualifications, and salary must meet the requirements of ANZSCO skill levels 1-3
Pay Scale: The Pay scale must be more than $73,150. Job roles under the National Minimum Wage will not be considered Skilled employment.
Industry Awards and Agreements: Migration Tasmania might evaluate whether the job role and salary match the ANZSCO requirements through industry awards or agreements.
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November 20, 2024
Northern Territory transition from DAMA to DAMA III
NT DAMA will now transition to DAMA III as the recent DAMA expires on December 13, 2024. The discussion is ongoing to establish a new 5-year agreement; DAMA III, with an expanded occupation list and easy application process, is underway.
Highlights
Applications (New and after)
All applications must be submitted before December 6, 2024, to receive them before expiration, as they'll take time to process.
Closure date of the Portal
The last date of the application portal will close by December 13, 2024, and reopen, with the DAMA III expected to open by mid to late Jan 2025.
Agreement Request and Nomination for Labor
Approved Businesses by Migration NT can continue submitting applications and nomination applications after expiry (submit their applications on December 13, 2024). Approved Businesses will be valid for 12 months after endorsement.
Assessment of Skills
Business Employer applications submitted by December 6, 2024, will be accepted.
NT DAMA III transition
Once NT DAMA III is established, the process and guidelines will be notified. Current Businesses can continue with a nomination under the existing Portal; They also need to apply for a new endorsement for an additional portal.
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November 20, 2024
Updates on State Nomination Migration Program 2024-25
On November 20, 2024, Western Australia declared the invitation issued by 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 | |
Subclass 190 Visa | 200 | 400 | 150 | 48 |
Subclass 491 Visa | 200 | 400 | 150 | 51 |
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November 16, 2024
Skilled Occupations in South Australia's 2024-2025 Skilled Migration Program Receives a high volume of applications!
The key occupations in South Australia's 2024-2025 Skilled Migration Program have been receiving more applications. As per the latest reports, the application intake for chefs, Motor Mechanics (General), and Enrolled Nurses has exceeded the annual quota. The Skilled & Business Migration (SBM) advises applicants to seek alternatives like the DAMA.
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November 14, 2024
Australia opens the MATES Visa Ballot for Indian Nationals
Graduates and Skilled Professionals from top Indian universities can apply for the Pre-Application Ballot for the MATES visa. Registration for the first Pre-Application Ballot will open in December 2024.
The MATES program has set a 3,000 annual quota for Indians who can apply for Subclass 403 visas. Eligible candidates can apply for the Pre-application ballot system and receive an invitation to apply for the visa.
Eligibility Criteria to apply for the MATES visa
Below are the eligibility criteria to apply for this visa:
Registration Process
An applicant can register only if:
Note: Candidates who received an invitation can apply for their family members separately.
November 07, 2024
Australia announced the Skillselect Invitations for November 2024. Apply Now!
Australia declared the Skillselect invitations on November 7, 2024. A total number of 15,000 invitations were issued for Subclass 189 visa. Candidates from IT professionals, professional engineers, trade occupations, a few general occupations, and healthcare professionals were invited. A total of 4535 invitations have been given by state and territory to date.
The below table has the list of top occupations and the minimum score required for each:
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 | 85 |
Engineering Technologist | 85 |
Environmental Consultant | 90 |
Environmental Engineer | 85 |
Environmental Manager | 90 |
Environmental Research Scientist | 90 |
Environmental Scientists | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 70 |
Secondary School Teacher | 70 |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 70 |
Social Worker | 70 |
Software and Applications Programmers | 85 |
Software Engineer | 95 |
Solicitor | 85 |
Solid Plasterer | 70 |
Sonographer | 75 |
Special Education Teachers | 75 |
Special Needs Teacher | 70 |
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 75 |
Specialist Physicians | 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 |
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October 24, 2024
ACT Canberra Matrix Invitation Round of October 24, 2024, invited 227 candidates
The latest ACT Canberra Invitation Round of October 24, 2024, invited 227 candidates. The table below lists the details of the recent 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 21, 2024
Australia announced 3,000 slots for Indian students through MATES program
The MATES program will invite 3,000 Indian students to study in Australia. Indians aged between 18-35 years can apply for post-graduation courses. Indians applying through MATES can live and work in the country for up to 2 years.
October 17, 2024
Western Australia updated the invitation round on October 17
On October 17, 2024, Western Australia published the invitation round for State nomination.
Here 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 |
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October 11, 2024
Updates on NSW State Migration Program for 2024-25
Skilled professionals can apply for the New South Wales state migration program 2024-25 as it has opened the application process and introduced new updates for more opportunities.
NSW priority sectors:
The NSW priority sectors includes occupations that are facing skill shortages:
Skill List
The skill list for the Subclass 491 visa and subclass 190 visa has recently been updated.
Invitation rounds for Subclass 190 visa
The subclass 190 visa invitation rounds will be opened soon.
*Note: It is necessary to have valid evidence that up-to-date SkillSelect EOI.
For Subclass 491 visa
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (Pathway 1 - Subclass 491)
In the Pathway 1 - Subclass 491 candidates that are selected for skilled occupation will get a 10% reduction in the TSMIT (Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold).
Skilled Employment Criteria
It is easier to submit an EOI for a NSW program.
Application Fee
Currently the application fee is A$315 (If applying from Australia GST would be added as well).
*To know more about the procedure for an Australia Subclass 491, talk to Y-Axis.
October 10, 2024
An increase in application fee for VETASSESS Professional and General occupation
VETASSESS will increase the application fees for General and Professional occupation from November 20,2024. Trade occupations are not applicable.
*To know more about the Australia Skilled Migration Program contact Y-Axis.
September 26, 2024
Australia has opened registrations for first Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa
From 1 October 2024, applicants can register for the first Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa ballots from India.
Below are the information of 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: During an open selection period, the department can conduct one or more selections for a country ballot and extend the open period. Once the selection open period ends, all registrations for that ballot will no longer be valid.
Requirements to register from your country
Applicants need to complete the following when registering:
Note: Applicants 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 announced to process top 10 occupations under the general occupation category
Vetassess will process this top 10 mentioned occupation which will process according to the given general occupation:
Note: Vetassess notified candidates should provide a letter and proof of two payments to be processed with the application. If the roles are not offered on letterhead, they can proceed only with the self-statutory declaration.
*To know more about the Australia Skilled Migration Program contact Y-Axis.
September 20, 2024
Foreign graduates can submit an EOI for Victoria Skilled Work Regional visa (Subclass 491)
For the upcoming 2024-25 program, the Victoria government will provide opportunities to foreign graduates to apply for Subclass 491 visas. This program will provide 500 nomination places to foreign graduates who can apply for skilled regional visas. This change will prioritise Victoria education institution graduates who can contribute to regional communities of the countries. Foreign graduates living in Melbourne can now submit an ROI that will provide a developed pathway for their career in regional Victoria.
*To know more about the procedure for an Australia Subclass 491, talk to Y-Axis.
September 19, 2024
Announcement: Upcoming skill select invitation are declared
On September 5, 2024, the Skill EOI invited select, and the tie-break date for the Skill Select invitation round was also held.
Here are the lists of issued invitations for occupation and the minimum score:
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 |
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations | 13 | 32 |
Note: The next draw will be held before 8 November 2024.
To know more about the procedure for an Australia Subclass 491, talk to Y-Axis.
September 16, 2024
The 1st result of invitation announced by DHA for FY 2024-25
On September 1st, 2024, DHA announced the result for the 1st invitation for FY 2024-25. DHA issued a total of 7,973 for Subclass 189. Professions such as engineers, trade occupation specialists, IT professionals, 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:
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 table below has the total number of invitations issued by the states from July 1, 2024 to date.
Visa subclass |
ACT |
NSW |
NT |
QLD |
SA |
TAS |
VIC |
WA |
Total |
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 |
*Looking for assistance with Australian immigration? Let Y-Axis guide you with the process.
September 13, 2024
Queensland migration program registration is open now, FY 2024-25
Below are the requirements that offshore applicants must fulfil to apply for Subclass 190 and 491.
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 |
A new category was added called Priority processing for Energy Workers. Below are requirements to apply for the stream:
Requirement |
Details |
Occupation |
Have a positive skills assessment for a priority occupation to support the energy sector. |
Work experience |
Have been working in your nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation, for at least 3 years in the energy sector. |
This experience can be counted towards the standard minimum 5 years' work experience requirement. |
Note: The list includes Vetassess general, trades, professional engineers, teachers, and medical occupations, but it does not include IT Occupations except ICT security specialists.
* To know more about the procedure for an Australia Subclass 491, talk to Y-Axis.
September 10, 2024
Requirements, eligibility, and processing data to apply for an Australia Working Holiday visa as an Indian
The Australian government declared it would open the ballet process for an Australian working holiday visa. Under the Ballot procedure, three countries qualified: India, China, and Vietnam. Candidates must meet the given criteria to apply for the Working Holiday visa to apply under the ballot procedure. Applied candidates will be selected randomly and invited to apply for the visa.
Eligibility requirements of Work and Holiday Program (Subclass 462) - India
With the Working Holiday visa, applicants are not allowed to bring their family members.
Proof of English Language requirement is not required if:
Requirements for Working Holiday Visa
Visa validity: 12 months
Application processing fees:
Ballot cost: AUD25
Visa application cost: AUD 635.00
Options for Visa extension:
Applicants 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:
Industries |
Area permitted for the industries |
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 |
Bushfire recovery work |
Only in bushfire-affected areas after 31 July 2019 |
Recovery work in natural disaster |
Affected areas after 31 December 2021 |
*To know more about the procedure for an Australia Working Holiday visa, talk to Y-Axis.
September 09, 2024
'Right to Disconnect' law for Australian Employees will be effective from today!
From September 9, 2024, the 'Right to Disconnect' law for Australian Employees will be effective for Australian employees. This law allows employees to avoid work-related texts or calls after working hours. Australia is on the list of twenty countries other than Europe and Latin America.
August 30, 2024
Australia plans to welcome 185,000 PRs in 2025. Apply now!
The Australian government announced the Permanent Migration Program planning level for FY 2024-25. 85,000 places would be allocated to immigrants. The Program will issue invites from immigrants under the Skill and Family streams.
August 19, 2024
Result announced for Western Australia 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 |
100 |
100 |
75 |
25 |
Visa subclass 491 |
100 |
100 |
75 |
25 |
*To know more about the procedure to apply for Australia Subclass 190 visa contact Y-Axis.
August 15, 2024
South Australia opened an application for the General Skilled Migration Program for FY 2024-25 by reviewing the Skill Occupation list.
Eligible onshore applicants can submit an ROI for any one of the 464 occupations available within three streams:
Currently, new candidates are not allowed to apply for the Business and Innovation and Investment Program, as previous visa holders can only apply for extensions or permanent residency.
*To know more about the procedure to Australia work visa contact Y-Axis.
August 15, 2024
Victoria opened the latest application procedure for the Skilled Migration program 2024-25. Apply now!
The latest Victoria 2024-25 Skilled Visa Nomination Program application is open for applicants under Subclass 190 or 491. The applicant must submit their EOI through the Australian Government’s Skill Select system. The ROI must be submitted to receive an ITA to apply.
*To know more about Subclass 190 visa? Talk to Y-Axis for complete guidance.
August 13, 2024
Invitation round for Act Canberra Matrix
Here is the upcoming Invitation round for Act Canberra Matrix:
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 or 491 |
188 |
N/A |
Total |
491 |
40 |
N/A |
*To know more about Subclass 190 visa? Talk to Y-Axis for complete guidance.
August 13, 2024
Applications opened for FY 2024-25 for NT General Skilled Migration (GSM) Nomination
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.
*To know more about the Australia Skilled Migration Program contact Y-Axis.
August 02, 2024
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 |
August 2, 2024
The Government of Australia announced sponsorship applications for FY2024-25. 26,260 allocations were allotted to 8 states and territories in Australia.
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
2,860 nomination places received by Tasmania for FY 2024-25
Tasmania received 2860 nomination places for FY 2024-25, of which 2100 places were received for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa and 600 places for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa. Registration of Interests for Tasmania’s Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will be accepted in the coming weeks, and details will be announced soon.
Nomination applications lodged, but decision has not been made yet
Applications that are registered by Migration Tasmania but have not been decided yet will be processed against the same requirements that were specified at the time of application. Candidates who qualify will be nominated in SkillSelect.
Subclass 491 applicants seeking subclass 190 nomination
Applications for subclass 491 nomination that have been lodged but not yet decided will not be considered for subclass 190 nomination. Applicants wishing to be considered for Subclass 190 nomination should withdraw their application and apply freshly when the FY 2024-25 registrations open. New Invitation to Apply for Subclass 190 will be based on the level of interest and the pro-rata of nomination places available at the time.
July 22, 2024
3800 nomination allocations received by South Australia for FY 2024-25
South Australia received 3800 nomination places for FY 2024-25 or subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas. The skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa received 3000 places, while the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa received 800 place nominations.
July 22, 2024
South Australia has received nomination allocations for the FY 2024-25
3800 nomination allocations for or subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas were received by South Australia for FY 2024-25. 3000 places nominations were received for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa alone, and the remaining 800 places were received for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa.
July 22, 2024
Offshore applicants can apply under 3 streams for NT sponsorships
Northern Territory sponsorship applicants from outside Australia can now apply under 3 streams mentioned below:
Note: Family members living in Northern Territory must support applicants with finding employment and accommodation.
July 19, 2024
Western Australia State Nomination Open for FY 2024-25
Applications are now open for the Western Australia State Nomination program. A fee waiver of AUD 200 on application has been announced by Western Australia for FY 2024-25. Invitation rounds may take place in the 1st week of every month and the 1st round will begin from August 24 onwards. An employment offer is required for Subclass 191 but not for Subclass 491. Candidates must have a minimum qualifiable score in IELTS/PTE Academic or equivalent exams.
Note: A provisional skills assessment issued for a subclass 485 visa application will not be considered.
June 26, 2024
Australia State and Territory Nominations from 1st July 2023 to 31st May 2024
Nominations were issued by the State and Territory governments in Australia from July 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. The table below has lists the details of the total number of nominations issued:
Visa Subclass |
ACT |
NSW |
NW |
QLD |
SA |
TAS |
VIC |
WA |
TOTAL |
Skilled Nominated Visa |
575 |
2505 |
248 |
866 |
1092 |
593 |
2700 |
1494 |
10073 |
Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa Subclass 491 State and Territory Nominated |
524 |
1304 |
387 |
648 |
1162 |
591 |
600 |
776 |
5992 |
Total |
1099 |
3809 |
635 |
1514 |
2254 |
1184 |
3300 |
2270 |
16065 |
June 24, 2024
Australia announces new changes for Skilled Worker Visas, effective from July 01, 2024
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced recent updates to subclass 457, subclass 482, and subclass 494 visas which will be effective from July 01, 2024. Under the new update, workers willing to change their jobs will have more time to look for a new sponsor, apply for a new visa or depart from Australia.
June 7, 2024
Vetassess to accept Chef and Fitter profiles!
Vetassess announced the acceptance of occupations like Chef and fitter that were not processed/ accepted by Vetassess until September 23.
Applicants will be able to lodge new applications for:
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 of Home Affairs announced the minimum age requirement for a Subclass 485 Visa that will be effective from July 1, 2024. To be eligible to apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa program, applicants must be less than 50 years old. The two-year extension on Temporary Graduate 485 Visa Streams has come to an end in 2024.
May 20, 2024
Australia Immigration Planning Levels 2024-25
Australia announced that the Immigration planning levels for the 2024-25 Permanent Migration Program (Migration Program) will be set at 185,000 places. The Subclass 189 quota has been significantly reduced, applicants are expected under Subclass 190 and Subclass 491. The allocations for each State will be announced later, and the notifications will be sent 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 18, 2024
Australia launches new innovation visa to attract skilled professionals
Australia announced a New Innovation Visa as a replacement for the Global Talent Program to attract skilled workers. The Business Innovation and Investment Visa Program (BIIP) will be terminated.
May 15, 2024
Australia announces new changes in Temporary Graduate Visa. Apply now!
The Australian Government announced new changes to the Temporary Graduate visa 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).
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 |
April 3, 2024
NSW Government Announces Changes to Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Visa)
The NSW Government announced an update to the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) under Pathway 1. The employment duration for skilled workers has been reduced from 12 to 6 months.
March 25, 2024
Australia immigration grew by 60% in 2023 and expected to remain steady in 2024
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population in Australia increased by 2.5%. There were around 765,900 overseas migration arrivals in 2023. The most migrants to Australia in 2023 were from India and China.
March 22, 2024
Fee increase from 01 July 2024 - Engineers Australia
Fee increases for the 2024-2025 financial year
From 1 July 2024, Australia migration skills assessment fees will increase by 3–4 percent to align with the wage, consumer, and producer prices. The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has approved the changes.
Migration skills assessment fees
Our migration skills assessment fees for 2023 to 2024 are below.
International Accords qualification assessment fees
|
Current |
Current |
From 1 July |
From 1 July |
Item/s |
Fee excl. |
Fee incl. |
Fee excl. |
Fee incl. |
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment |
$460 |
$506 |
$475 |
$522.50 |
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment plus |
$850 |
$935 |
$875 |
$962.50 |
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment plus |
$705 |
$775 |
$730 |
$803 |
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment plus |
$1095 |
$1204.50 |
$1125 |
$1237.50 |
Australian accredited engineering qualification assessment fees
|
Current |
Current |
From 1 July |
From 1 July |
Item/s |
Fee excl. |
Fee incl. |
Fee excl. |
Fee incl. |
Australian Engineering Qualification Assessment |
$285 |
$313.50 |
$295 |
$324.50 |
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus |
$675 |
$742.50 |
$695 |
$764.50 |
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus |
$530 |
$583 |
$550 |
$605 |
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus |
$920 |
$1012 |
$945 |
$1039.50 |
Competency demonstration report (CDR) assessment fees
|
Current |
Current |
From 1 July |
From 1 July |
Item/s |
Fee excl. |
Fee incl. |
Fee excl. |
Fee incl. |
Standard competency demonstration report |
$850 |
$935 |
$880 |
$968 |
Competency demonstration report plus |
$1240 |
$1364 |
$1280 |
$1408 |
Competency demonstration report plus |
$1095 |
$1204.50 |
$1130 |
$1243 |
Competency demonstration report plus |
$1485 |
$1633.50 |
$1525 |
$1677.50 |
February 23, 2024
Register for consideration of priority processing
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) applicants living in regional Queensland
Migration Queensland invites Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) applicants living in regional Queensland and meeting the nomination criteria to register for attention of priority processing. Applicable applicants can register their details with Migration Queensland from Friday, 23 February - Tuesday, 27 February 2024.
Required documents by applicants
Additional notes:
January 25, 2024
Australia to prioritize 2024 Student visas under Ministerial Direction 107
The Australian Government has signed a New Ministerial Direction 107 on December 14, 2023 and it prioritizes the student and student guardian visa applications. The Ministerial Direction outlines clear priorities for different sectors within the student and student guardian visa applications, and the top most priority is given to student visa applications registered outside Australia. Notably, secondary applicants will be given the same priority as the primary applicant.
January 02, 2024
Australia Draws - State and Territory nominations 2023-24 program year
In Australia, 8689 nominations were issued from State and Territory Governments from 1 July 2023 to 31 December 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
New visa to be launched by Australia, to fill 800,000 job vacancies
Australia has introduced a new visa which is the “Skills in demand” visa, and will replace the Temporary skills shortage (Subclass 482) visa. This will address the labour shortage and will facilitate the workforce in the nation by allowing migrants to fill 800,000 job vacancies. The visa is valid for a four year term and provides a clear pathway to permanent residency in Australia.
Australia to launch New Skills in Demand Visa, to fill 800,000 job vacancies. Apply now!
December 18, 2023
DHA Austalia issued 8379 Invitations
The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 18 December 2023.
Visa subclass | Number |
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) | 8300 |
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family-Sponsored | 79 |
December 14, 2023
Australian to process visas faster for candidates with high salary
Australian government is aiming on reducing the waiting times for candidates who received an employment offer with high salary. The visas will be processed faster on an average within a week for candidates with a salary of $135,000 or more under the new specialist pathway. This new initiative by the Australian government for processing visas faster will boost the budget by $3.4 billion over the next decade.
Australia will process visas faster for high earners - Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister
December 13, 2023
Australia implements new visa rules, will not affect Indian students
Australia has decided to narrow the visa rules for foreign students and planned on admitting only the right and well matched students. This move will not be affecting the opportunities for Indian studies as both the countries Australia and India are protected under the Australia-India Economic Corporation and Trade Agreement.
Did you know that the new Australia immigration & visa rules are not going to impact Indians.
December 01, 2023
ACT Invitation round, November 2023
On 27 November 2023, ACT invitation round took place issuing invitations to Canberra residents nominating small business owners, 457/482 visa holders, critical skill occupations, and for overseas applicants in critical skill occupations. The next round will take place before 5 February 2024.
November 14, 2023
NSW’s new enhanced and clear pathways for nominations
NSW introduced more streamline and clear pathways for nominations and has updated the procedures for Skilled Work Regional visa under two primary pathways which are direct application (pathway 1) and Invitation by Investment NSW (pathway 2). The government is aiming to start accepting the pathway 1 direct applications and would initiate the invitations for pathway 2 in the near future.
November 14, 2023
WA State Nominated Migration Program draw
WA state nomination held draw on 14 November for visa subclass 190 and visa subclass 491.
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
Migration Tasmania processing times and nomination places; November 14
Migration Tasmania selection process is done on the basis of Registrations of Interest, with 30 invitations that are issued weekly only the most competitive ones are chosen for the nomination. The new plan is to provide outcome for applications within 10 days. 286 nominations have been used out of 600 places for Skilled Nomination visa, and 206 nominations have been used for Skilled Regional Work visa.
November 9, 2023
Migration Tasmania processing times and nomination places; November 9
Migration Tasmania selection process is done on the basis of Registrations of Interest, with 30 invitations that are issued weekly only the most competitive ones are chosen for the nomination. The new plan is to provide outcome for applications within 10 days. 274 nominations have been used out of 600 places for Skilled Nomination visa, and 197 nominations have been used for Skilled Regional Work visa.
November 9, 2023
11 new occupations are added by NT DAMA
NT DAMA II is extended by one year which is valid till 24 December, 2024, and increased the total eligible occupations to 135 by including 11 new occupations. The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold for selected occupations is reduced to $55,000 and the foreign workers will be eligible to be nominated for permanent subclass 186 visas after working 2 years of full time work in the NT.
November 08, 2023
India-Australia Education Ministers signed 450+ tie-ups, boosting chances for Indian Students!
Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Education Minister of India met Australian counterpart Jason Clare on Monday, and both countries signed an agreement of increasing student and faculty exchange programs. Minister said that the two countries have more than 450 tie ups and have agreed to conduct more research in areas like minerals, logistics, agriculture, renewal energy, healthcare, water management, and artificial intelligence.
November 2, 2023
Tasmania overseas applicants nominations
Tasmania will nominate you for Overseas Applicant pathway OSOP if you live outside of Australia and you hold a job offer from an employer in Tasmania. There is more possibility for nominations if you receive job offer in health or Allied health professions.
October 25, 2023
Details of the nominations in Skilled work Regional Subclass 490 visa; 2023-2024
The Government of Northern Territory has announced the details of the nominations for applications in the Skilled work Regional Subclass 490 visa for the year 2023-2024, starting from 23rd October, 2023. Applicants need to be aware of many changes that are made in the eligibility criteria; as for Exclusion of NT Graduates, NT Residents work requirement, and limited offshore priority occupation stream.
October 25, 2023
Migration Tasmania processing times and nomination places; October 25
Migration Tasmania selection process is done on the basis of Registrations of Interest, with 30 invitations that are issued weekly only the most competitive ones are chosen for the nomination. The new plan is to provide outcome for applications within 10 days. 239 nominations have been used out of 600 places for Skilled Nomination visa, and 178 nominations have been used for Skilled Regional Work visa.
September 29, 2023
FY23-24 South Australia Skilled Migration Nomination Program Open for all. Apply now!
The Skilled Migration State Nomination Program for 2023-2024 is now accepting eligible candidates in South Australia, featuring several updates from the previous fiscal year. South Australia Migration has adopted a Registration of Interest (ROI) system to effectively handle the overwhelming volume of applications, given the limited availability of nominations.
There is a particular focus on prioritizing the retention of international graduates and temporary visa holders who are currently in South Australia. These industries include:
September 27, 2023
NSW will focus on priority sectors rather than skilled occupation lists from now!
NSW will focus on priority sectors rather than skilled occupation lists. As per the FY 2023-24, NSW will focus on the Target sector groups, which include the following:
The Australian government plans to focus on key sectors, and the high-ranking EOIs submitted in non-priority sectors may also be considered based on the workforce demands.
September 20, 2023
Canberra Matrix Invitation Round invites 285 applicants
ACT held the Canberra Matrix Draw and issued 285 invitations on September 15, 2023. The details of the no. of invitations issued to Canberra residents and overseas applicants are given in the below table:
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 | 58 | 65-75 | ||
Overseas applicants | ACT 190 Nomination | 43 | NA | |
ACT 491 Nomination | 130 | NA |
September 16, 2023
WA State Nominated Migration Program Invitations issued to 487 candidates
Intending visa subclass |
General stream | Graduate stream | Graduate stream |
WASMOL | Higher education | Vocational education and training | |
Visa subclass 190 | 302 | 150 | 35 |
Visa subclass 491 | – | – | – |
September 15, 2023
Queensland's FY 2023-24 Program Update
Queensland is accepting applications for its state nomination under the skilled migration program for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year. However, in FY 2023-24, the Department of Home Affairs allocated 1,550 skilled nominations. Invitation rounds will be held in September 2023 and continue every month, with capped invitations to maintain fairness.
September 12, 2023
FY 2023-24 Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program is now open. Apply now!
The 2023-24 program is now accepting applications from individuals residing in Victoria as well as those from abroad. This program offers skilled migrants a path to get a Permanent Residency in Victoria. One must file a Registration of Interest (ROI) to be eligible for a state nomination.
On-shore applicants can apply for a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491), and off-shore applicants can apply for a Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) in FY 2023-24.
September 04, 2023
Australia’s Covid-era visa – Subclass 408 will no longer exist from February 2024
Australia’s Covid-era visa will be stopped from February 2024, the Aussie government announced recently. The Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil and Immigration Minister Andrew Giles said, “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 Plan Levels FY 2023-24
The 2023-24 Permanent Migration Program has a planning level of 190,000, emphasizing skilled migrants. The Program has an approximately 70:30 split between skilled and family visas.
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.
August 25, 2023
Australian Visas for GPs program will cease on 16 September 2023
The “Visas for GPs” initiative will conclude on 16 September 2023, eliminating the need for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) employers to secure a Health Workforce Certificate (HWC). Starting from 16 September 2023, when employers in Australia intend to nominate IMGs for primary care roles, they will no longer need to include a HWC in their nomination submission.
August 21, 2023
New amendments in immigration by Western Australian – Simplified Pathways for Skilled Migrants
From July 1, 2023, the Western Australian (WA) Government has introduced changes to the eligibility criteria for the WA State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP).
August 18, 2023
Australia Global Talent Visa assessment fee update
The assessment fee for Australia Global Talent Visa for overseas applicants is $835 (excluding GST) and for Australian applicants it is $918.50 (including GST).
August 17, 2023
Australian visas are now processed within 16-21 days. Apply now for faster visa approvals!
The Australian Department of Home Affairs recently announced that the processes have led to reductions in visa processing times across various categories. The processing time for Australian Student Visas has been reduced to 16 days. The earlier processing time was up to 49 days. The Temporary Skilled Shortage 482 visas are now processed in 21 days.
August 01, 2023
List of courses revealed for students to receive extended Australia post-study work rights
There are over 3,000 eligible courses available for International graduates who have enrolled in these courses can get an additional two years added to their Temporary Graduate visa.
July 30, 2023
A new fee of $3,374 for AAT migration review applications will be applicable from July 01, 2023
From 1 July 2023, the application fee for review of a migration decision under Part 5 of the Migration Act 1958 increased to $3,374.
July 26, 2023
Australia-India Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement
Australia and India have established a significant Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement (MMPA), setting a new precedent for cooperation on migration matters. The MMPA reconfirms the currently available visa options that enable movement and migration between the two nations – covering students, visitors, business individuals, and other professionals – and introduces a fresh mobility pathway. This new route, known as the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES), is designed specifically for Indian graduates and early-stage professionals.
July 14, 2023
Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 14 July 2023
ACT Invitation Round held on 14 July 2023 issued 822 invitations.
Canberra residents | 190 nominations | 491 nominations |
Matrix nominating Small Business Owners | 18 invitations | 6 invitations |
Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders | 8 invitations | 3 invitations |
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations | 138 invitations | 88 invitations |
Overseas applicants | ||
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations | 299 invitations | 262 invitations |
June 23, 2023
Subclass 191 Visa Application fee increase effective from 1st July 2023
Subclass 191 Permanent Residence Regional – if applications for the SC 191 visa can be made by both primary and secondary SC 491 visa holders. The regulations do not stipulate that a primary applicant for a subclass 191 visa must have been either the primary or secondary applicant in the provisional visa application. Therefore, a subclass 491 visa holder can apply for a subclass 191 visa if they meet the relevant requirements, regardless of whether they were granted the subclass 491 visa as the primary or secondary applicant.
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 03, 2023
India and Australia’s New Pact promises new work visas
Last week India and Australia signed a mobility and migration partnership pact. This partnership opens up many opportunities for educational researchers, students, and business people. This new scheme offers Indian graduates who have gained their education from any Australian tertiary institute on a student visa they can easily apply to pursue professional development and work in Australia. They can apply without any visa sponsorship for up to eight years.
May 23, 2023
Australia announced expanded Pathways to PR for Subclass TSS Visa Holders
Australian government increased Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold to $70,000. This is applicable from 1st July 2023. Temporary Residents Transition pathway of subclass 186 visa will be open to all TSS visa holders till end of 2023.
Australia increased Temporary Skilled Income Threshold to $70,000 and expanded TR to PR pathways
May 17, 2023
Australian to scrap Covid visa. What do Indian temporary workers and students need to do?
The Australian Government to scarp Covid work visa. Indian students and temporary workers with COVID visas in Australia can stay till December 31, 2023. International students working in the aged care sector will be exempted from this cap until December 31, 2023.
May 16, 2023
Australia invited 400,000+ overseas immigrants till date in FY 2022-23
Australia’s net overseas immigration level crossed 400,000, which is more than double compared to the immigration plan for FY 2022-23. The country might invite more candidates as it has 800,000 job vacancies.
May 04, 2023
Australia announced ‘Direct citizenship pathway for New Zealanders from 1 July 2023’
From 1 July 2023, New Zealanders living in Australia for four years are eligible to apply for Australian citizenship directly. They no longer need to apply for an Australia PR visa to get citizenship.
May 02, 2023
Changes in Australia’s Immigration Policy: New Visas and Regulations for 2023-24
Australian Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has released the long-awaited review in its immigration policies. Many changes will be taking place like increasing of the salary threshold for immigrants, all the skilled temporary workers will get to apply for Australia PR, introduction of immediate graduate visa for international students, etc.
Changes in Australia’s Immigration Policy: New Visas and Regulations for 2023-24
April 1, 2023
1,800 Indian chefs and yoga instructors to receive 4-year visas under the Australia-India treaty
India Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) took effect on March 30. Under this agreement, 1,800 Indian chefs and yoga instructors will be allowed to live, work and stay in Australia for up to 4 years. It is expected to magnify India-Australia bilateral trade from $31 billion to over $45-50 billion in 5 years.
1,800 Indian chefs and yoga instructors to receive 4-year visas under the Australia-India treaty
March 08, 2023
‘Indian Degrees will be recognized in Australia,’ Anthony Albanese
The Australian prime minister announced a scholarship for Indians to study in Australia after the “Australia-India Education Qualification Recognition Mechanism” program was finalized between India & Australia. The commercial opportunities offered by Australian education give Indians a more convenient and innovative education system for Indian students. The Deakin University of Australia plans to set up a foreign branch in the GIFT city of Gujarat, India.
‘Indian Degrees will be recognised in Australia,’ Anthony Albanese
March 07, 2023
New GSM Skills Assessment policy accepts 60-day invitation period. Apply now!
Australia has announced new policies for candidates in the skilled migration category. The government of Australia has announced changes in the immigration policies for candidates in the Skilled Migration category. As per the update, the candidates will be eligible to apply for visas through the category of General Skilled Migration if they have a skill assessment report of their nominated occupation. They are required to apply under 60 days of being issued the invitation to apply for the visa.
New GSM Skills Assessment policy accepts 60-day invitation period. Apply now!
March 06, 2023
New Zealand launches ‘Recovery Visa’, eased policies for overseas professionals
Recovery Visa has been introduced by the New Zealand government to accelerate the entry of overseas specialists who can help to recover the country from the current weather-related disasters. A Recovery Visa is a New Zealander visa to enable skilled workers to enter the country immediately and support the on-going tragedy in different ways like, direct recovery support, risk assessment, emergency response, infrastructure and housing stabilization and repair, and clean-up.
March 03, 2023
India and Australia signed an agreement to recognize the qualifications to ease mobility for international professionals and students. India and Australia signed an agreement at the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit held on March 21, 2022. The agreement is a comprehensive mechanism for the reciprocal recognition of qualifications. It will help streamline the mobility of professionals and students in India and Australia.
February 22, 2023
Canberra Matrix draw issued 919 invitations on February 22, 2023
Australia held its 3rd Canberra Matrix and issued 919 invitations. The draw was held on February 22, 2023, and candidates were invited to apply for ACT Nominations. The invitations were issued to Overseas applicants and Canberra residents under Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas. The details 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 |
Canberra Matrix draw issued 919 invitations on February 22, 2023
February 24, 2023
International grads can now work in Australia for 4 years with the extended Post Study Work Permit
Australia will introduce cap on working hours for international students from July 1, 2023. The working hours for students will increase for 40 hours to 48 hours per fortnight. This cap will help the students to support themselves financially by more earnings. Work restrictions on student visas were removed in January 2022 so that students can work for 40 hours each fortnight. This cap will come to an end on June 30 and new cap will come into effect from July 1, 2023.
The post study work rights will be extended by two years on their Temporary Graduate Visa. Extensions for other degrees can be found in the table below:
Degree | Extension in post degree work rights |
Bachelor | 2 to 4 |
Masters | 3 to 5 |
Doctoral | 4 to 6 |
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.
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