Budget 2021-22: Latest Updates to Australian Visa Rules
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered the Federal Budget on Tuesday 11 May 2021. I’ve been pouring over the Budget Documents to identify the changes to the Australian Visa rules. This year’s budget has been surprisingly light on Immigration rule changes. Perhaps it’s because the Australian Government expects 2021 to be a repeat of 2020 so not many significant changes have been announced. However, it is important to be aware of the latest visa updates if you are a temporary visa holder looking to transition to permanent residency. Keep reading the learn more about:
- Recent developments in relation to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and visa processing
- Impact of Budget 2021 initiatives on Australian visa applicants and visa holders
December 2020 updates for GTI Program
Global Talent Independent Program Eligibility update
The Global Talent Independent Program which provides permanent residency under the Subclass 858 Visa has undergone a few changes in December 2020. These changes are described under the Ministerial Direction 89. Refer to our step-by-step guide for GTI Visa for a detailed discussion on all eligibility requirements.
Read More What should you look for in a nominator for GTI Visa?
The Global Talent Independent Program is a fairly new visa program that was announced last year by the Australian Government. We have written a step-by-step guide for the GTI visa to help you learn more about the various eligibility requirements.
One of the key requirements for the GTI visa is having a nominator who is also internationally recognised in your field. This nominator must be an Australian PR, citizen or Australian organisation.
Read More COVID-19 update for 485 Visa (September 2020)
Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) visa eligibility
Immigration has changed the requirements for Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa for those who have been impacted by COVID-19:
Read More What does TSMIT mean?
If you have been in the process of researching the various types of Australian Visas, especially the Subclass 491, 494, 482, 186, 187, 189, 191 Visas, then you would have come across the term TSMIT.
What is TSMIT?
TSMIT stands for Temporary Skilled Migrant Income Threshold.
Read More How to Claim 5 bonus points from NAATI CCL test for Australian PR application?
What Is NAATI CCL?
The Credential Community Language (CCL) Test is a test conducted by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (NAATI) for assessing your language skills and capabilities at the community level.
In the NAATI CCL test, aspirants are examined on their ability to translate statements from English to any chosen ‘language other than English’ (also known as LOTE) and vice-versa. Passing the CCL test is verified confirmation of your community language skills, in both English and another language.
Read More 25 Things to Know Before Moving to Australia
Australia offers tons of opportunities for migrants not only in areas of education and recreation but also in employment and healthcare. Skilled migrants move to Australia to enjoy a high standard of living, get quality education and experience cultural diversity. However, before deciding to migrate it’s a good idea to know some interesting facts about the country that very few people know. Whether it’s the local culture, cost of living or information regarding the geography and weather, these facts cover it all.
5 Most Common Visas to live in Australia
Let me guess, you are here because you are exploring options for moving abroad. Australia is one of the most popular places for immigrants who are looking for a safe and happy life in Oceania. There are plenty of benefits of living in Australia such as a safe environment, government sponsored healthcare, high quality education, beautiful scenic beaches and the many opportunities whether you are a professional or an entrepreneur. However, most immigrants find it hard to figure out how to move to Australia and what documents they will need. Luckily, the Australian government has made it incredibly simple for people from all over the world to decide what works best for them. Here are the 5 most common ways to live in Australia.
Read More Welcome to the New Wisekangaroo
We started as an IELTS preparation website back in 2012. Over the years we have added more services to transition ourself into a full service international education and migration company.
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