Key Points
- For the 2023-2024 period, 72% of Australia's permanent Migration Program is allocated to the skill stream.
- One of the changes effective from July 1 is the increase in visa fees.
- Earlier announcements have already been made regarding changes for international students, such as the 48 working hours cap per fortnight.
'Trabaho, Visa, atbp.' is a podcast series that features issues and information about migration to Australia every Thursday on SBS Filipino.
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Ano ang mga pagbabago sa visa at immigration sa Australia epektibo ngayong ika-1 Hulyo?
SBS Filipino
29/06/202330:11
Speaking to SBS Filipino, Migration Consultant Elaine Caguioa outlined some of the changes in migration policy and visas in Australia that will take effect on July 1st 2023:
- Applying for an Australian visa to get more expensive; all visas will increase by 6%.
- The work restrictions for student visas will be capped at 48 hours per fortnight, while international students working in the aged care sector as of 9 May 2023 can continue until 31 December 2023.
- Temporary Graduate Visa subclass 485 visa holders whose visas expire between September 1st, 2022, and July 1st, 2023, can apply for a work right extension. They can utilize the temporary activity Subclass 408 Covid Visa, which grants a two-year validity period.
- Temporary Graduate visa holders with specific degrees in health teaching, engineering, and agricultural fields will now enjoy an additional two years of post-study work rights.
- Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) raised to $70,000
- New Zealand citizens residing in Australia under the 444 visa will be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.
Migration Consultant Elaine Caguioa
