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Full-time work rights will end and the period of the Graduate Visa will increase
11 october 2022 by RC Migration
The Australian Government will increase the duration of post study work rights of international students to strengthen the pipeline of skilled labour.
Graduate visa period will be increased from:
- Two years to four years for select Bachelor’s degrees
- Three years to five years for select Masters degrees
- Four years to six years for select PhDs.
Minister O’Neil also announced today that work hours for international students will be capped again in June next year following feedback from stakeholders.The number of hours will be subject to consultation with a view to striking the right balance between work and study.
At the moment, only 16 per cent of international students stay on after their studies end.
This will mean they can stay on longer and use the skills they’ve gained in Australia to help fill some of the chronic skills shortages the country has right now.
International education is an important Australian industry that has been heavily impacted by the pandemic.
The outcomes from the Jobs and Skills Summit are geared towards supporting international education and giving the students who earn degrees in Australia the chance to contribute to the productivity of our economy.
Timing is key to migrating to Australia. Prepare now for the next fiscal year, book a consultation with one of our migration agents here >
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These updates to the Designated Area Migration Arrangements offer exciting new opportunities for those wishing to work and live in South Australia. If you are interested in exploring these options, feel free to contact us for more information!
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Please read this website for detailed information on the application criteria and process.
All backup and subsequent backup requests must be submitted online.
Tasmania News: Overseas Applicant (OSOP): By Invitation Only.
Important information for foreign applicants
Registrations of interest not available: Tasmania is not currently accepting registrations of interest for the Overseas Applicant Pathway (OSOP).
Alternative routes: If you reside outside Australia and wish to be nominated by Tasmania, you have the following alternatives:
A. Overseas Job Offer Route – You can pursue this route if you secure a job offer from a Tasmanian employer.
B. Health and allied health positions: Alternatively, if you receive a job offer for a health or allied health position, you can also explore nomination possibilities through this route.
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Immigration update: Processing times for Tasmanian status applications
Key data on processing times and nomination statistics in Tasmania updated from 16 October 2023
South Australia Revolutionizes its Skilled Migration Program for 2023-24!
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PAY ATTENTION! NSW to focus on priority sectors rather than lists of skilled occupations
New South Wales has announced a major update to its approach to addressing the state’s skills shortage.
Instead of publishing a list of skilled occupations based on ANZSCO unit groups, they will now focus on priority sectors requiring skilled talent. These sectors include health, education, information and communication technologies (ICT), infrastructure and agriculture.
This change aims to more effectively address skilled workforce needs in New South Wales.