Effective 6 December 2024, the National Innovation Visa (NIV) replaces the Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858), introducing new legislative instruments and amendments to streamline the application process and criteria.

The Australian Government has updated its Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), removing several occupations. This impacts sponsorship pathways and skilled migration options.

The Australian Government has just released the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), including 456 occupations. Skills in Demand visa is set to start on 7 December 2024.

The TSS visa work experience change to one year is delayed, pending legislative updates and alignment with the new SID visa expected this year.

Planning to travel overseas while awaiting your visa decision? Learn how to obtain a Bridging Visa B to ensure a lawful return to Australia.

The Department has introduced the Australian Immi App, a mobile app allowing visa applicants to provide facial biometrics, enhancing efficiency and security in the visa process.

The Australian government has introduced the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD), a digital alternative to the incoming passenger card. 

Jobs and Skills Australia has released the 2024 Occupation Shortage List (OSL), providing insight into national and regional shortages across various industries.

The new MATES Visa opens up opportunities for Indian graduates and early-career professionals to work in Australia’s top industries. Learn eligibility criteria, benefits, and application details.

The 482 visa will be replaced by the Skills in Demand visa. Key changes include reduced work experience and more flexible employment options.

The ANZSCO is to be replaced by comparable but separate systems for both Australia and New Zealand.

The recent Migration Amendment (Family Violence Provisions for Skilled Visa Applications) Regulations 2024 expands family violence protections to include secondary applicants on specific skilled visa subclasses.