Source: SBS
Hey there, visa hopefuls and Australia dreamers! If you’re eyeing the Land Down Under for your next big adventure, whether it's for work, study, or just a good old holiday, there are some big changes coming your way. The Australian government has rolled out a new Migration Strategy with a bunch of new rules kicking in from 1 July 2024. Let’s break it down, nice and easy.
First up, if you're from China, Vietnam, or India and looking to work and holiday in Australia, you'll now need a bit of luck on your side. From July, you'll enter a ballot system (think lottery) for a chance to snag a Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462). It’s a $25 ticket, and if you win, you get to apply. This is a switch from the old 'first-come-first-served' system and is meant to make things fairer.
China: 5,000 spots
Vietnam: 1,500 spots
India: 1,000 spots (Estimated)
For our friends in India, there’s a brand new visa on the block. If you’re aged 18-30 and have qualifications in hot tech fields like renewable energy or AI, the MATES (Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme) visa could be your ticket. With 3,000 spots available, you’ll enter a ballot and, if selected, pay a $365 fee to apply. Family can come too, without eating into that 3,000 cap.
After talking about the work visa, here’s the student’s part! Unfortunately, the rules for student visas are tightened. Got a Visitor, Maritime, or Temporary Graduate visa? Heads up! You can’t apply for a Student visa from inside Australia anymore. This crackdown starts 1 July and is aimed at stopping 'visa hopping'.
Temporary Graduate visas are getting a makeover:
Graduate Work Stream becomes the Post-Vocational Education Work Stream (still 18 months stay).
Post-Study Work Stream turns into the Post-Higher Education Work Stream with different lengths depending on your degree:
- Bachelor’s degree: up to 2 years
- Master’s by coursework: up to 2 years
- Master’s by research or PhD: up to 3 years
The age limit for these visas is now 35, except for research students, and holders of Hong Kong and British National Overseas passports, who can still apply until 50.
If you’re on a Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457), Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482), or a Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 494), you’ll have more time to find a new sponsor or change your plans if you lose your job. You’ll get up to 180 days at a time, or 365 days in total, to sort things out, and you can work for other employers in the meantime.
Bye-Bye BIIP, Hello National Innovation Visa!
The Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188) is closing. No new applications from 1 July, but current holders can still apply for the permanent subclass 888 visa. Later in 2024, keep an eye out for the new National Innovation visa, aimed at high-performing researchers and investors.
Towards the end of 2024, the Skills in Demand visa will take over from the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482). This new four-year visa will have three pathways:
Specialist Skills: For high-earning professionals in tech and green energy.
Core Skills: For roles in shortage areas, with a simplified application process.
Essential Skill: For critical sectors like aged care.
So, if Australia’s on your radar, these updates are your new roadmap. Whether it’s a working holiday, a new job, or a study stint, there’s a lot to navigate. Keep these changes in mind and get ready to embark on your Aussie adventure!
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