Visa Application Fees Increasing on the 1st July 2023
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TSS 482 Visa Threshold to increase from $53,900 to $70,000 Immigration will increase the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) from $53,900 to $70,000 from the 1st July 2023.
This is the first increase in a decade. The full details have not yet been released. However, this will effect many applicants and employers wanting to apply for company sponsored visas. (eg TSS 482). Andrew EP McAuley Registered Migration Agent (MARN: 1278335) Mob: 0416 468 333 Office: Stirling Business Centre, 45 Delawney Street, Balcatta, Perth, WA, 6021 Postal Address: PO Box 691, Balcatta, WA, 6914 Web: www.visamakers.com.au Facebook: visamakersaustralia LinkedIn: andrewepmcauley email: [email protected] The New Zealand stream of the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa has temporarily closed to new applications Immigration have announced that the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa through the New Zealand stream has temporarily closed to new applications.
So no new application cannot be lodged from 10 December 2022 to 1 July 2023.The reason for this pause is so Immigration can have time to consider future migration and citizenship options for New Zealand citizens in Australia. During this period, Immigration will try and complete the the majority lodged applications in the New Zealand stream. This announcement is seen as good news for New Zealanders in Australia as visa criteria will be eased for them to be able to obtain permanent residency. These changes include removing the requirement for the (189) New Zealand stream on-hand applicants to satisfy criteria relating to:
 If you are looking at applying for the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa OR the Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated visa we can help. Visa Makers can prepare and manage your application from start to finish. This includes your skills assessment, Expression of Interest (EOI), state nomination and your visa application with Immigration. For more information please contact Andrew EP McAuley (MARN: 1278335) directly at [email protected]  The WA state government have announced positive changes coming to the WA state requirements. (491 and 190 visas).
The changes include allowing people residing overseas to be considered for Western Australia (WA) State nomination. In addition, the occupation list for the graduate stream will also be expanded to 300 occupations. For more information please contact Andrew McAuley from Visa Makers by clicking on the link below. (MARN: 1278335) visamakers.mmportal.cloud/assessment/enquiry/general-enquiry#nav-top TSS 482 Short term to PR visa.jpg Short Term TSS 482 visa changes - March 2022
Well good news has arrived for those holding a Temporary Skills Shortage (482) in the short term stream. Immigration announced on the 24th March 2022 a pathway to permanent residency for those holding a TSS 482 in the short term stream. Popular occupations that are listed on the Short‑term Skilled Occupation List for the TSS 482 include cooks, restaurant managers, customer service managers, recruitment consultants, marketing specialists, primary school teachers, hairdressers, dental technicians and community workers. However, as with everything Immigration related it is not as simple as first thought. The catch is that you must have been in Australia for at least 12 months between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021. In addition, in most cases you need to have held this visa (TSS 482) for 3 years during the 4 year period before the (Permanent Nomination) application is made. Access to permanent residency would come through the translational streams of the ENS 186 or the RSMS 187 visas at present. All other employer and applicant requirements would also need to be met. If you have any questions about this change please complete our contact us form through the link below and we will be in touch. Contact Us Form Andrew EP McAuley Visa Makers MARN: 1278335 West Australian State Nominations On-hold For those of you thinking of applying for a "491 190" please note that the West Australian state government has met their quota places for the state Nom Program for 2021-2022. the program year goes from July to July. they are still continuing to process applications, however, any applications which meet the requirement to approve will be placed on hold. applicants who meet the requirements to be approved will be contacted via email.
Mark McGowan Premier of Western Australia actually wrote to the commonwealth government asking for 5000 extra places for the 491 190 back in Aug 2021. they are still waiting for this approval of the additional places. Until then applications will be placed on hold. If you require any further information please contact Andrew McCauley (MARA 1278335) [email protected]. Good News - Students Can Now Work Unlimited Hours Good News for student visa holders today.
Immigration has announced a temporary relaxation of working hours for student visa holders, this is due to workforce shortages. It takes effect immediately and with it international students can now work before their course starts and work more than 40hrs a fortnight. This applies to any sector of the economy and includes secondary applicants. Please remember that this is just a temporary measure and will be reviewed again by Immigration in April 2022. Also note that students must still maintain their course enrolment, ensure satisfactory course attendance and ensure satisfactory course progress. Click here for DHA Reference. If you would like more information regarding these changes or any other visa related questions, please contact Andrew McAuley (MARN: 1278335) at [email protected] Mobile: 0416 468 333 or complete the form below Contact Form |
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