May 16, 2024

by Ashwin Tyagi in Australia Immigration News, Australian Migration Strategy & Policy, Skilled Migration News

Targets set for 2024-25 Permanent Migration Program- FEDERAL BUDGET 2024/2025

In a significant announcement during the 2024 Federal Budget, the Australian government unveiled ambitious plans for the permanent Migration Program. The program’s planning level for the upcoming fiscal year will be set at 185,000 places, with approximately 70%—or 132,200 places—allocated to the Skill stream. This strategic emphasis on skilled migration underscores the government’s commitment to […]

May 15, 2024

by Ashwin Tyagi in Australia Immigration News, Australian Migration Strategy & Policy, Skilled Migration News

FEDERAL BUDGET 2024/2025- The Leaving Violence Program” (LVP) for Victims of Domestic Violence

In a significant move to combat domestic violence and support victims, the Australian government has announced the extension and expansion of key initiatives aimed at assisting individuals affected by violent intimate partner relationships. The Leaving Violence Program (LVP), set to commence from mid-2025, will be a pivotal component of the government’s strategy, providing essential financial […]

May 15, 2024

by Neetu Sharma in Australia Immigration News, Australian Migration Strategy & Policy, Skilled Migration News

FEDERAL BUDGET 2024/2025- Financial assistance to Individuals affected by the Hamas-Israel conflict

The Australian government will also reform immigration by providing assistance to people impacted by the Hamas–Israel conflict who are from Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. In order to assist people and their families from severely damaged areas of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the government will donate $2.9 million over the course of […]

May 10, 2024

by Neetu Sharma in Graduate Visa, Student Visa, Student Visa Extension I Student Visa Renewal, Study in Australia

TOEFL Triumph: Australian Visas Now Open to TOEFL Scores Starting May 5, 2024

In a recent development, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) has declared that TOEFL scores will now be accepted for all Australian visa applications, effective from May 5, 2024. This decision follows a period of review by the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and addresses concerns related to test revisions. Details of the Announcement: Previously, […]

April 29, 2024

by Neetu Sharma in Australia Immigration News, Australian Migration Strategy & Policy, Graduate Visa, Student Visa, Student Visa Extension I Student Visa Renewal, Study in Australia

Breaking: Australia’s 476 Skilled Graduate Visa to be Abolished, Allocation Exhausted for 2023/24 Financial Year

In a significant development impacting prospective skilled immigrants, the Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced the closure of the 476 Skilled – Recognised Graduate visa program, effective July 1, 2024. This decision comes as the allocation limit for the current financial year (2023/24) has been reached, with no further visas to be granted under […]

April 26, 2024

by Neetu Sharma in Australia Immigration News, Australian Migration Strategy & Policy, Graduate Visa, Student Visa, Student Visa Extension I Student Visa Renewal, Study in Australia

Breaking: Changes to the Temporary Graduate visa program – proposed 1 July 2024

The Australian Government has unveiled changes to the Temporary Graduate visa programs as part of its recent Migration Strategy, with implementation slated for 1st July 2024, pending legislative approval. Here’s an overview of the forthcoming amendments: Graduate Work Stream Renamed The Graduate Work stream will be rebranded as the Post-Vocational Education Work stream. Eligibility age […]

April 5, 2024

by Neetu Sharma in Australia Immigration News, Australian Migration Strategy & Policy, Graduate Visa, Student Visa, Study in Australia

Breaking: Australian Government Introduces Genuine Student (GS) Requirement for Student Visas

In a recent Migration Strategy update released on December 11, 2023, the Australian Government has implemented significant changes to the student visa application process. The Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement has been replaced with a new Genuine Student (GS) requirement. What is the GS Requirement? The GS requirement is a pivotal step in the student […]

March 27, 2024

by Neetu Sharma in Australia Immigration News, Australian Migration Strategy & Policy, Skilled Migration News

Breaking: Subclass 190 ROIs – Accepting Only Gold Pass Candidates

In response to overwhelming demand for subclass 190 nomination, Migration Tasmania announces a temporary measure affecting the acceptance of Registrations of Interest (ROIs). Effective immediately, only ROIs that have been allocated a Gold Pass will be considered for subclass 190 nomination for the remainder of the 2023-24 program year. Impact on Subclass 190 Nomination Only […]

March 21, 2024

by Neetu Sharma in Australia Immigration News, Australian Migration Strategy & Policy, Graduate Visa, Student Visa

Australian Government Takes Action on Migration Strategy

This Saturday, March 23, marks a pivotal moment as the Albanese Government fulfils crucial commitments outlined in the Migration Strategy and addresses key recommendations from the Migration Review. Building upon last year’s efforts to phase out pandemic-era concessions, such as unrestricted working hours for international students and the Pandemic Event visa, the government is taking […]

March 21, 2024

by Neetu Sharma in Australia Immigration News, Australia Migrants

Australia population hits 26.8 million: Record Overseas Migration drives growth

Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) unveils a significant surge in Australia’s population, reaching a staggering 26.8 million. This remarkable growth, representing a 2.5% increase, was largely fueled by record levels of overseas migration. Key Statistics– 1. Overseas Migration Boom Net overseas migration accounted for a striking 83% of the population surge, […]

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