Changes in Australian Immigration from July 1 2024
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The story started from the moment when the? Australian Government released its New Migration Strategy on December 11, 2023. Major changes occurred in the?immigration policies. Following?this migration strategy, the Australian Government is set to implement significant modifications to the temporary skilled migration and education sector.
This blog presents a detailed overview of the major changes that are going to be in place from July 1, 2024. Therefore, if you are an Australian visa holder or want to apply for one, don’t stop reading this blog post till conclusion to get to know the most up-to-date information.
Changes in Australian Immigration From July 1, 2024
Here is the list of changes in Australian immigration that will target international students, work and holiday visa holders, 457, 482, and 494 visa holders, and the Business innovation and investment program.?
Let’s discuss them in detail.
Changes to Student and Temporary Graduate Visa for International Students
The Australian Government has announced significant changes to the Student and Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).? Here are some of the important changes for international students in the year 2024:
Further details on the changed age limit, English requirements and GST requirements can be found here: All Latest 485 Visa Updates and News in 2024.
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Changes to Temporary Graduate Visa Streams
From July 1, 2024, the Temporary Graduate visa streams will be renamed as:
For detailed information on changes to these streams, read: Latest Changes to Temporary Graduate Visa Streams in 2024.
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Restrictions to End Onshore Visa Hopping to Student Visa Program
The Department of Home Affairs is going to implement strict measures on certain temporary visa holders. These measures will restrict these visa holders from applying for a Student visa while within Australia.?
Therefore, those who currently hold a Temporary Graduate visa, Visitor visa, or Maritime Crew visa will not be eligible to apply for a Student visa while they are in Australia from July 1, 2024.?
So, if the holders of a temporary graduate, visitor, or maritime crew visa want to apply for a student visa, they must first depart from Australia and then apply outside of the country.?
You can find further information here: Australia Announces an End to Visa Hopping in 2024
Important Information: From July 1, 2024, subclass? 476 visas will be closed to new applicants.
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Changes to Student Visa Financial Requirements
The financial capacity requirements for student visas (subclass 500 and subclass 590) have been increased from AUD 24,505 to AUD 29,710. It represents an almost 21% increase from the previous amount. Students now have to show that they have enough money to cover 75% of the national minimum wage.
For an in-depth analysis of these changes, have a look at this blog post: Latest Changes to Student Visa Financial Requirements 2024.
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Changes tonbsp; Visa Conditions 8107, 8607 and 8608
Starting from July 1, 2024, the Australian Government is set to introduce changes in visa conditions 8107, 8607, and 8608. These changes will affect the following visa holders:
The following terms will be imposed on visa holders of subclass 457, 482, and 494 visas beginning on July 1, 2024, if they stop working with their sponsoring employer.
These visa holders will be provided with more time than the previous ones to find a new sponsor, apply for a different visa, or make arrangements to depart Australia.
The visa holders of? 457, 482 and 494 will have up to 180 days at a time, or a maximum of 365 days in total, during the visa grant period.
To learn more about these changes, read the following blog post: Recent Changes in Visa Conditions 8107, 8607 and 8608 in 2024
If you are a visa holder of 457, 482 and 494 and are worried about these latest changes, contact us at The Migration .
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Increase in the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)
Starting July 1, 2024, the Australian Government will increase the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) from $70,000 to $73,150. Thus, starting on July 1, 2024, applications will be evaluated using the revised TSMIT of $73,150 or the annual market salary rate (AMSR), whichever is higher.
This increase in TSMIT will affect the following visas:?
To learn more about these changes, read this: Increase in the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) .
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Increase in Visa Application Fee
The Department of Home Affairs will likely increase application costs for a number of visa categories from July 1, 2024. However, the Government has not announced the new application fees. The application costs for review in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) will also be increased from $3,374 to $3,496.
For updated information, visit the official website: Fees and charges for visas
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Changes to Working Holiday Visa (WHV)
There will be two major modifications to the Working Holiday visa program:
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Changes to Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP)
There are no more allocations for the BIIP visa as the Government is planning to introduce a new visa, the “National Innovation Visa.”. By the end of 2024, a National Innovation Visa will replace the Global Talent Visa and Business Innovation and Investment Program.
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Changes to Permanent Migration Program Planning Levels (2024-2025)
Here are some of the important highlights of Permanent Migration Program Planning levels (2024-2025):
Migration Spots Available for 2024-25: The Australian Government has declared that 185,000 spots will be available for migration in 2024–2025. The permanent migration plan (2024–2025) will be divided into three categories:?
482 Work Experience Requirement: The two-year work experience requirement for a Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) will be reduced to one-year as of November 23, 2024.?
Work and Holiday Visa: The Department of Home Affairs will introduce a new visa pre-application process for the Work and Holiday Visa beginning with the fiscal year 2024–2025.
Restricting International Students Numbers: The Australian Government intends to work with overseas educational institutions to limit the overall number of international students registered for a certain time frame.
Introduction of MATES Program: A new mobility pathway to live and work in Australia for up to two years will be made available to 3,000 Indian graduates with specialized skills in chosen industries through the introduction of the MATES program.
Final Thoughts
This article summarizes the significant changes in Australian immigration that are going to be in place from July 1, 2024. So, you must have had a general idea of these major changes by now. Do your own research and understand them clearly before taking any action.?
Keep in mind that:
This article aims to provide a general guide on these changes in Australian immigration. Consider seeking professional advice regarding your specific circumstances.
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