Australia’s commitment to skilled migration is taking a positive leap with the upcoming changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa and the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas. Global Vision Migration (GVM), with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, stands at the forefront, ready to guide you through these transitions and pave a clear path to your Permanent Residency (PR).
Why the Change?
The Australian government recognizes the critical contribution of temporary skilled workers to the economy. Yet, the journey to PR has been complex and uncertain. The planned changes, expected to commence from 25 November 2023, aim to rectify this by offering more straightforward and equitable access to PR.
Who Will Benefit?
New applicants for the TSS visa from 25 November 2023 and current holders seeking the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream will find these changes particularly advantageous. It’s a move that promises to retain top talent by providing stability and a clear future for skilled workers and their employers in Australia.
Detailed Changes to the TSS Visa
Application Flexibility
- Onshore Applications: The new regulations will remove the limit on the number of onshore applications for Short-term stream TSS visas. This means that applicants can lodge a third or subsequent Short-term stream TSS visa application while in Australia, without the need to leave the country.
- Visas Expiring Prior to Changes: Those holding Short-term stream TSS visas that expire before the effective date of the changes will still need to leave Australia to apply for a third or subsequent visa.
Comprehensive Changes to the TRT Stream of the ENS and RSMS Visas
Eligibility Expansion for Nominations
- All TSS Streams: Employers will now be able to nominate individuals from all TSS visa streams, including those on Short-term and Labour Agreement streams, for ENS/RSMS visas.
- Visa Holding Duration: The nominee must have held their TSS (or subclass 457) visa(s) for at least two years within the three-year period preceding the nomination.
- RSMS Continuity: The RSMS visa remains exclusive to transitional 457 and transitional 482 visa workers.
Occupation Requirements Liberalization
- No More Occupation Lists: The requirement for nominated occupations to be assessed against skilled migration occupation lists will be eliminated.
- ANZSCO Listing: The nominated occupation must be recognized in the ANZSCO, and the nominee must continue in the occupation for which their TSS visa(s) were granted.
Work Experience Requirements Adjustment
- Reduced Period of Employment: The time TSS visa holders are required to have worked with their sponsoring employer (or in the occupation for certain categories like medical practitioners and executives) will be reduced to two years within the three years before the nomination.
Changes to Visa Requirements for the TRT Stream
Age Exemption Revisions
- Regional and High-Income Earners: There will be new age exemptions for regional medical practitioners and high-income earners aged 45 and over, allowing for a two-year pathway to PR.
- End of COVID-19 Exemptions: With the introduction of the two-year pathway, certain COVID-19 related age exemptions will be discontinued as they will no longer be necessary.
These changes signify a pivotal shift in Australia’s migration strategy, aimed at making PR more accessible to skilled workers and supporting the nation’s economic needs. For individuals and employers alike, staying informed and prepared for these changes is crucial. Global Vision Migration is ready to provide expert guidance and support throughout this transition to ensure that your pathway to permanent residency is clear and straightforward.
How GVM Can Help You Navigate These Changes
At Global Vision Migration, we offer tailored advice and support to ensure that your transition to PR is as smooth as possible. Our experienced immigration lawyers and migration agents in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra are equipped with the latest information and are ready to assist you every step of the way.
Melbourne Office
- Address: Suite 810 Level 8, 365 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000
- Email: info@gvm.com.au
- Phone: 03 9978 7968
- Mobile: 0430 081 804
Canberra Office
- Address: Suite 501 Level 5, 15 Moore Street Canberra ACT 2601
- Email: canberra@gvm.com.au
- Phone: 02 6190 7979
- Mobile: 0430 081 804
Sydney Office
- Address: 57 Dunmore St, Wentworthville NSW 2145
- Email: nsw@gvm.com.au
- Phone: 02 8880 0288
- Mobile: 0430 081 804
Note: The changes are subject to the approval of regulation amendments.
Embark on your journey to Australian PR with confidence. Contact GVM today, and let us help you make Australia your permanent home.
485 visa replacement
Fantastic news for those Subclass 485 visa holders, who was stuck overseas during Australian border closer.
Government announced the COVID-19 replacement stream visa for those Temporary Graduate (subclass-485) visa holders impacted by the Australian travel restrictions. This means, people who could not stay in Australia for the full period allowed by their previous Temporary Graduate (subclass-485) visa due to Covid-19 disruption will be able to apply for this replacement stream visa.
The replacement Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa will recognise the commitment made by international students to Australia. It will acknowledge the disruption to plans that COVID-19 and the associated travel restrictions caused.
ThisCOVID-19 replacement stream will be available for new applications from mid-2022.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Currently hold, or have held a Temporary Graduate visa that expired on or after 1 February 2020; and
- have been outside Australia at any time between 1 February 2020 and 15 December 2021.
- Department of Home affairs still determining details on the application requirements. Itis likely that applicants will need to supply some supporting documents to apply for this visa stream.
Duration of this visa:
Applicants will receive the full validity of their initial Temporary Graduate visa. This is determined by the level of their qualification.
Cost
As successful applicants will be granted the full validity, the full visa application charge will apply. There is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with them.
Stay
Usually between 18 months and 5 years.
You will receive the same grant period as your previous visa, with the exception of:
If you were previously granted a Post Study Work visa for 2 years as a result your Master of Coursework qualification, you will now receive 3 years
If you were previously granted a Graduate Work Stream visa for 18 months, you will now receive 2 years. This is a temporary measure. Applicants should check the current period that applies when they lodge their application. Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.
Include your family members:
Applicants can include members of the family unit in their application when they apply. This includes family members that weren’t included in their original Temporary Graduate visa.
With the beginning of the new year, Australia has announced a few changes for the temporary visa holders, which will let them stay and work for an extended period. As the pandemic continues affecting a lot of migrants regarding visa and stay policies, through this announcement, the government is going to put into effect some good changes.
Skilled Regional Provisional visas (subclass 489, 491, 494) are getting extended by three years. This will help over 10,000 skilled regional workers adequately. The immigration Minister Alex Hawk said that this change is going to offer sufficient additional time for all current and former Skilled Regional Provisional visa holders to make travel arrangements so they can start or resume their stay and work in regional Australia.
Temporary Graduate Visa Flexibility
The Australian government will allow the entry of present and former Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) Visa holders from February 18, 2022. They can come back to the country and apply for an extra stay. The extension also includes the family members that were granted in the original Temporary Graduate Visa.
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has further mentioned a COVID-19 Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) replacement stream visa which will start accepting applications from July 1, 2022. Through this, the students affected by COVID-19 travel restrictions can be granted the same length of stay as was mentioned in their original visa.
Furthermore, visas are going to be extended for graduates who were outside Australia at any time period between February 1, 2020, and December 14, 2021, while having a valid Temporary Graduate Visa.
This extension will come into effect on February 18, 2022. The Department of Home Affairs will directly notify the visa holders about their visa extensions. Mr Hawk highly believes that these policies will immensely support the re-entry of temporary graduates back to Australia. Also, further changes have been planned for July 2022 which may provide additional visa extension options to former graduates.
Over 60K of Family Members Enter post-November 2021
Since the announcement about fully vaccinated eligible visa holders’ entry to Australia was put into effect, more than 43,000 international students have arrived along with Skilled and Student Cohorts and Humanitarian, Working Holiday Maker, and family visa holders.
Reportedly, over 150,000 international students with valid visas are currently staying overseas. Also, after the government announced changes in November 2021, more than 8000 skilled workers have arrived in Australia. In addition, over 22,000 Working Holiday Maker Visas have been approved.
The DHA further reported that demand for Working Holiday Visas is constantly increasing. The nation has already welcomed over 60,000 visiting family members of residents since November 2021.
Rebate in Visa Fees
Prime Minister Scott Morrison offered an announcement regarding the changes in visa policies. He mentioned a rebate in visa fees for the students as well as the holidaymakers who are to arrive in Australia from January 19, 2022.
The government is hoping these changes will ease the workforce shortages the country faced because of the latest COVID variant Omicron.
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