Australia opens its borders for these 27 visas

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!

The Australian government announced changes to temporary graduate visa programs in its recent Migration Strategy . These changes should take effect from July 1, 2024, subject to the passage of legislative amendments. Clarification of these changes is listed below.

Australia is internationally recognized for being one of the most developed countries in the world, having an enviable Welfare State with the second-highest minimum wage in the world

Update: NT DAMA one-year extension and important changes
 
Northern Territory DAMA II has been extended by one year and will now remain valid until December 13, 2024. There have also been some important new changes that will make it easier for NT employers to access the scheme.

Please read this website for detailed information on the application criteria and process.

All backup and subsequent backup requests must be submitted online.

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.

In October 2023, the state of Western Australia issued invitations for its State Nominated Migration Program. These invitations were issued on 14 October 2023. The program allows certain individuals to be nominated by the state for migration to Western Australia. This selective process is part of the state’s efforts to attract qualified immigrants and contribute to its economic growth and development.

Key data on processing times and nomination statistics in Tasmania updated from 16 October 2023

South Australia has undergone a Registration of Interest (ROI) process to manage strong demand from potential applicants living and working in the state against a limited allocation of nomination places. This means that potential applicants must present a return on investment (ROI) and be invited to apply for state nomination by South Australia. Potential applicants cannot apply for the state nomination directly.

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.