Australia's Latest Immigration/Visa Rule Changes, Effective From 1st July 2022

WERRIBEE, Australia - July 28, 2022 - PRLog -- Among many of Australia's major migratory notifications for the new 2022–2023 fiscal year is the elimination of some critical aspects for temporary graduate visas, modifications to the job-ready programme, a rise in skilled migrant seats, and opportunities for overseas students to make up for missed moment due to border shutdowns with replacement visas.

The permanent immigration programme for 2022–2023 is created to help Australia's reaction to the COVID-19 outbreak and promote the growth of the economy as the nation enters its post-pandemic recovering phase.

Highlights

• Graduate Work stream Subclass 485 visa applicants will no longer need to identify a skilled occupation and undergo an evaluation.
• Holders of temporary graduate visas who lost time owing to COVID-19 travel limitations may submit an application for a replacement visa.
• Graduated applicants will receive replacement visas for two years, while new masters candidates would receive three years' worth.
• From July 1, visa application fees will increase by 3%.

Replacement Visa

For recent and past temporary graduate visa applicants who are affected by COVID-19 foreign travel limitations, the Replacement stream of the temporary graduate visa (https://www.rapidmigration.com.au/subclass-485-visa-austr...) would be officially available starting on July 1, 2022.

Temporary Permits For Workers in Demand

It will be simpler for those with temporary skill shortage (TSS) visa (https://www.rapidmigration.com.au/tss-482-visa-australia/) category 482  who were employed during the epidemic to qualify for permanent immigration.

The Temporary Residence Transition (subclass 186) Employer Nomination programme is rumoured to be a means through which TSS holders may seek permanent residency.

Increase in Places

Australia's immigration policy is reset annually on July 1 to provide new chances for immigrants from outside. With the Australian Government's Budget process, the immigration project's size is determined each year.

Places have been added by the government in practically every category. For instance, the number of seats in subclass 189 will rise from 6,500 to almost 16,000, while the number of seats in subclass 491 (https://www.rapidmigration.com.au/skilled-work-regional-provisional-visa-subclass-491/) has increased from around 11,000 to nearly 25,000.

Modifications in Job Ready Program (JRP)

The Job Ready Program (JRP) will reduce from a four (4) step program to a three (3) step program as of July 1, 2022.

Overseas students who achieved a qualification granted by a Registered Training Organization (RTO) while pursuing their degree in Australia are eligible for the JRP programme. Many overseas students will save time and money by not having to undergo the Provisional Skills Assessment, which required 360 hours.

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