If you are married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand Citizen, then you may be able to apply for a Partner visa for Australia. This visa allows you to live and work in Australia permanently as the partner of an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

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Australian Migration
2024
What Is Changing For

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Beginning in 2024, the Australian government has declared
plans to revamp the country’s immigration system. Through
its Migration Strategy, the government has outlined proposed
reforms aimed at creating an immigration program that is
more “suitable for its intended purpose.”
he Australian government aims to implement a new Skills in
Demand visa in late 2024, replacing the current Temporary
Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa. This new visa will have
three pathways based on the different earnings of the
foreign worker in Australia:
New In demand Skill visa to replace TSS (SC 482) visa:
The most notable proposed changes are
as follows:

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Firstly, The Essential Skills pathway for foreign workers
earning less than AUD 70,000 in critical industries, with strict
regulation and compliance measures to prevent worker
exploitation. This is still under development.
Secondly, The Core Skills pathway for the majority of foreign
workers with earnings between AUD 70,000 and AUD
135,000. This visa is for occupation listed on the core skills
occupation list.
Lastly, The Specialist Skills pathway for foreign nationals
earning at least AUD 135,000 ( excluding high learning trades
workers, machinery operators, and laborer's ). This pathway
is likely to be processed faster than other 2 streams.

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A key feature of the Skills in Demand visa is the shift
towards greater worker mobility across industries, better
reflecting how skills are currently utilised and will
increasingly be utilised in the labour market. Holders of
this visa will have enhanced pathways to permanent
residency, with employment periods with any approved
employer counting towards residency requirements and
expanded options to apply through self-nominated
independent pathways, such as a reformed points test.

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General Skilled Migration Points Test Reforms:
The government will consider developing a new points test to more
effectively identify independent migrants who will make the greatest
contribution to the country. The reformed points test may place
more significant weight on factors such as education, English
language skills, occupation, and age, rather than whether an
applicant has completed credentialed community language or
Professional Year qualifications. These changes are implemented to
ensure more weightage is given to education, age, work experience
etc instead of professional year or community language test. These
will be taken as a welcome change by most in the community.

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Stricter English language requirements for student visas
and Graduate visa:
One of the key changes is that there will be stricter English language
requirements for student visas. This means that international students will
need to have a higher level of English proficiency in order to be eligible for a
visa. The English language testing requirements for student and temporary
graduate visas will increase, with the following new minimum scores:
• Temporary Graduate visa: IELTS (or equivalent) score
raised from 6.0 to 6.5
• Student visa: IELTS (or equivalent) score increased from
5.5 to 6.0
• English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas
Students (ELICOS): IELTS (or equivalent) score raised from
4.5 to 5.0
• University foundation or pathway programs that provide
English language training: New minimum IELTS (or
equivalent) score of 5.5
• The increases apply to all student and temporary
graduate visa applications lodged on or after March 23,
2024.

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New age limit for temporary graduate visas:
New visa for Pacific migrants:
One of the key changes is that there will be stricter English language
requirements for student visas. This means that international students will need
to have a higher level of English proficiency in order to be eligible for a visa. The
English language testing requirements for student and temporary graduate
visas will increase, with Another change is the introduction of a new age limit of
35 years for temporary graduate visas. These visas allow international students
to stay in Australia after they have graduated to work for a few years. The new
age limit will mean that only graduates who are under a certain age will be
eligible for this type of visa.
The government is also introducing a new visa specifically for Pacific migrants.
This visa will make it easier for people from Pacific Island countries to live and
work in Australia. These are just some of the key changes that are being made to
Australia’s visa system in 2024. If you are considering applying for an Australian
visa, it is important to be aware of these changes. You can find more information
on the Australian government’s website.

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