Month: December 2020

Most states in Australia have updated information for their Migration Program. The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) has reported that it has received a very limited allocation of places for both business migration programs and the skilled SC 491/190 nominations.

The current provisions of migration program are used for jobs that are vital to the economic recovery of COVID-19.

You can find latest updates about the latest Migration Program 2020-2021 for skilled visa application.

Here is a quick summary of the changes:

New South Wales

NSW has now given a full allocation of nomination places for the 2020-21 financial year. The occupation list has just released and is limited to the critical sector. State nominations for subclass 190 and subclass 491 will be very limited and will resume in February 2021 respectively. NSW has not revealed details on the total quota of seats for nomination or the allocation of seats to each occupation.

Victoria

On Tuesday, 5 January 2021, the full Victorian skilled visa nomination program 2020-21 (subclass 190 and 491) will open. The full program reacts to the challenges raised by the coronavirus pandemic, with an emphasis on the health response or economic recovery of Victoria. Applicants who applied for ROI in September 2020 are still being considered. The occupation list is limited to critical job sectors only.

South Australia

The Migration Program identifies the skills needed to help the economic recovery and public health response of South Australia. It has received the final allocation for nomination in migration program.

Queensland

Queensland has received its final nomination allocation FY2020-21 from the Department of Home Affairs. They will nominate high-quality applications relevant to the economic recovery of coronavirus, or those enterprises that are based on sustainable investment and job growth. Applicants whose visa is expiring at this time will not be given priority. Migration program is resuming but only focusing on the backlog of applications. The acceptance of applications might start from January 2021.

Tasmania

For the 2020-21 program, Tasmania has now obtained its full nomination quota. The full allocation is of subclass 491(1400 places), subclass190 (1000 places) and Business migration (45 places). They are inviting applicants in the critical sector who also meet the requirements. Tasmania is focusing on nominations that will support the state’s public health system.

Northern Territory

General Skilled Migration (GSW) nominations applications along with Business Investment and Innovation Program will continue to be approved and evaluated, but no quotas can be allocated until it’s issued by Northern Territory. Applications for offshore GSM nominations remain closed. Applications must know that appointments are not guaranteed and there is no refund of the nomination application fee.

Western Australia

In the meantime, Western Australia State Nominated Migration Program is in suspension. During the suspended time, WA Migration Services will not issue invitations to apply for State nomination.

Visa Affected from the above changes are listed below:

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visa

Skilled nominated (subclass 190) visa

Business Innovation stream (subclass 188A) (Provisional) visa

Investor stream (subclass 188B) (Provisional) visa

Significant Investor stream (subclass 188C) (Provisional) visa

Entrepreneur stream (subclass 188E) (Provisional) visa

Significant Business History (subclass 132A) (Permanent) visa

Venture Capital Entrepreneur (subclass 132B) (Permanent) visa

Above allocations concentrates on the occupations that are critical to COVID-19 recovery economically. People offering essential emergency care which includes air ambulance, supplying critical medical supplies. Individuals with vital skills to ensure the availability of necessary goods and services.

All other states remain closed and no further information is disclosed yet.

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The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) has come up with a new 18 occupations list to meet urgent skills need in critical sectors where a small number of funded skilled workers return to Australia, helping to generate Australian employment and restore Australia’s economy.

Australia regularly updates its skilled occupation list. These are some occupations that can lead an individual to permanent residences.

The 18 occupations listing are intended to fill critical skills need to support Australians economic recovery from COVID-19. This means priority processing for visa candidates with these jobs.

The name of the occupation with ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) code is listed below.

Visa holders sponsored by a PMSOL occupied Australian company may request an exemption from Australian travel restrictions but are going to be subject a strict 14-day quarantine at their own expense upon arrival.

Current lists of skilled migration occupations will remain active and visas will still be processed, but preference will be given to those within the profession on PMSOL.

The following employer-sponsored visa subclasses are subject to the priority processing of nomination and visa applications for PMSOL occupations :

• Temporary Skill shortage (TSS) visa/subclass 482
• Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa/subclass 494
• Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa/subclass 186
• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa/subclass 187

Find more about new Occupations Ceilings here.

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To tackle the latest coronavirus pandemic, Australia has declared a ‘human biosecurity emergency’. The government provides new guidelines and advice to the country’s residents almost every day. So, we have come up with the latest news update for Australian students.

Working Hours

The student visa holders are restricted to work only 40 hours a fortnight according to the Australian Border Force and the Department of Home Affairs. Except for the COVID-19 Pandemic, Australia has decided to take the flexible procedure for student visa holders working outside their normal job limits, but only in designated industries.

This flexibility is offered, only if you fall under the critical sections below:

• Employed before 8 September 2020 by an aged care Licensed Provider or Commonwealth-funded aged care service provider with a RACS ID or a NAPS ID
• Employed by a licensed provider of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
• Enrolled in a healthcare-related course and endorsing the health initiative against COVID-19, as directed by health officials.

This does NOT include those working in the supermarket.*

Once these steps are in effect the Department of Home Affairs and the Australian Border Force will not cancel the visa of students who work more than 40 hours a fortnight to help the company. These temporary steps will be checked periodically by the government. When these steps no longer apply, employers will be advised. For this temporary measure, student visa holders do not need to apply. You should contact your employer.

Financial Crisis

If you have lost your job in this rampant situation, you can have new opportunities through working for Victoria’s action. Australian Government has been providing funds to Red Cross to assist temporary visa holders with the basic requirements for the coming 6 months. Because of the pandemic, the temporary visa holders will be able to access up to $10,000 of their superannuation to support their financial year.

In case if any student finds him in a financial crisis who’s been here for more than 12 months they can access the superannuation as well. The working hours for the students will be returned to the maximum duration of 40 hours in two weeks because of more number of Australian recruitments in these roles. Those students who are working in aged care or working as nurses will have their working hours extended to support these critical sectors.

In a moment of crisis like this, the government is ready to compromise if the students don’t meet their visa conditions (such as not being able to attend classes). If 457/482 visa holders get their working hours reduced by the employer(because of the COVID 19 pandemic), it doesn’t mean that the condition of their visa is broken. If 457/482 visa holders lose their job and can’t find a new employer/sponsor within 60 days, then their visa may be canceled and may be sent back to their home country or try for further legal procedures.

Subclass 408 Streams Announced

This is the visa that allows a course to certain former and present visa holders to lawfully remain in Australia, who would be required to depart the country under normal circumstances but are not able to because of the COVID19 pandemic.

COVID19 pandemic.

To be Eligible in this criteria, the candidate must have a visa which is 28 days or less from its expiry date or a visa that expired not more than 28 days ago from the time of new visa application and are unable to apply for the same temporary visa they hold or held or any other subclass temporary visa except for the subclass 408 visa.

Also, the candidate should be in Australia to assist in critical sectors including healthcare, disability, and aged care, child care, and agriculture during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other Major Announcements

The government announced two installment plans for the coronavirus stimuli package to rescue people from the economic impact of the pandemic. As a part of this plan, 236,000 Australian students(domestic students) will get an allowance of $550 fortnight on the top of $460 they already have been receiving as student allowance, Abstudy, and Austudy allowances.

The government is still in discussion about the international students regarding how to aid them during this crisis. Some universities and education providers have even discounted tuition fees and payment plans to help these students.

The government is still in discussion about the international students regarding how to aid them during this crisis. Some universities and education providers have even discounted tuition fees and payment plans to help these students.

For the visa holders whose visa is near to the date of expiry, the visa holder is advised to apply for a new visa or a bridging visa. They can also apply for a waiver of ‘No further stay’ conditions if the prescribed eligibility criteria are fulfilled.

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Australia is one of the most common immigration destinations worldwide. The Australian government permits numerous visas per year.

Granting these visas supports the growing economy, assist in the need for a new and professional workforce in Australia. About 70% of the people going to Australia are skilled migrants whereas about 30% are joining with their relatives. There are a lot of visas that you can apply for in Australia. Here is the list of most common Australian Visas.

Tourist Stream/Visitor Visa (subclass 600)

The Visitor Visa permits genuine tourists, business and family visitors to enter Australia temporarily to visit the country. Visas are valid for a span of up to 12 months The cost of this tourist visa starts from AUD145. The processing time for this visa varies in two different times in calendar days where 75% of applications take 5 months and 90% of application take 6 months. With this visa, you can visit your family or friends and be in Australia as a tourist, for a cruise, or purposes other than business or medical treatment. The main eligibility requirement is you should be able to show that you have access to enough funds to cover the cost during your stay in Australia.

Student Visa (subclass 500)

This helps you to participate in a course of study in Australia. The student visa allows you to stay up to 5 years and in line with your enrollment. The cost of this visa starts from AUD620 unless you are exempt. The processing time varies for this visa according to your sector. The student visa lets you take part in an eligible course of study, bring your family members with you, or work up to 40 hours every 2 weeks once your course starts.

Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)

A temporary graduate visa allows foreign students to live, study and work even after you have completed your studies. There are two sources for this visa: the graduate workstream and the post-study workstream. The duration of your stay will be of 18 months and 2 to 4 years respectively. Applying Price of the visa begins from AUD1,650. The processing time also varies based on your work stream. You must be under 50 years of age hold an eligible visa and have a recent qualification in a CRICOS registered course to fulfil the basic eligibility for this visa.

Skilled Work Regional/Provisional visa (subclass 491)

A visa for eligible individuals nominated to live and work in regional Australia by a state or territorial government. Following your visa conditions, you can remain in Australia for 5 years, live, work, and study in a specified regional area of the country. This visa is for an individual who wants to settle in regional Australia with high-demand skills in the labor market. The application for the main applicant cost starts from AUD4,045. The processing time is not standard for this path.

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

This visa is to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia for invited workers and New Zealand citizens with the skills needed. The cost of this visa is AUD4,045. The processing time for this visa varies in two different periods where 75% of applications take 11months and 90% of application take 21 months. You do not need a job or relative sponsor for this visa. The specific criteria are you must be invited to apply and be under 45.

These are the top five most common Australian visas you can apply.

But first, you must be able to prove the Department of Home Affairs that you comply with the eligible visa requirements. You will also need to complete a form for an Australian Visa, pay the visa application fee, and even attend an interview.

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