From 25, November 2023* (subject to the approval of regulation changes), the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (subclass 482) and
Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (subclass 186) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for TSS visa holders.
The changes will provide employers and holders of TSS visas with more certainty and ensure Australia attracts and retains the skilled workers it needs.
From 25 November 2023* the Government plans to remove the limit on the number of Short-term stream TSS visa applications that visa holders can make in Australia.
This change is intended to apply to new TSS visa applications made on or after 25 November 2023. Short term-stream TSS holders with visas expiring before 25 November 2023 will need to travel outside Australia to lodge a third short term-stream TSS application.
Changes planned for TRT stream nomination requirements include:
allowing employers to nominate holders of all streams of TSS visas (including Short-term and Labour Agreement streams).
removing the requirement for nominated occupations for the TRT stream to be assessed against a skilled migration occupation list. The nominated occupation will need to be listed in the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and the nominated worker will need to continue to work in the occupation nominated for their TSS visa(s).
reducing the period of time a TSS visa holder must hold their visa and work in their nominated position or occupation to be eligible to be nominated by their employer for the TRT stream to two out of the three years before nomination.
Changes to the TRT stream nomination requirements are intended to apply to new ENS and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme nomination applications and applications that are yet to be finally determined as at 25 November 2023*.
Changes planned for TRT stream visa application requirements include:
updating age exemptions for regional medical practitioner applicants and high income earning applicants aged 45 years and over to allow for a two-year pathway.
ending COVID-19 related age exemptions that will become redundant as a result of the two-year pathway.
These changes are the first step in providing more equitable access to PR for all TSS visa holders whilst the government continues work on reforms to the skilled visa programs following the development of the Outline of the Government’s Migration Strategy and in response to the findings of the Review of the Migration System 2023.
The Department’s website will be updated closer to implementation.
The Department of Home Affairs has set 25 November 2023 for implementing changes to the employer-sponsored permanent residency program.
Once the ENS reforms have been implemented, short-term Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) 482 Visa holders will gain access to permanent residency under the 186 Temporary Residence Transition Stream (TRTS) of the ENS visa program.
All Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) SC 482 visa holders will be eligible for ENS visas sponsored by their employers.
Applicants will need to continue to work in the occupation nominated for their TSS visa(s).
Sponsored visa holders will be eligible for ENS TRT after two years (down from three years) of sponsorship on a TSS by their employer.
Applicants will need to meet all other nomination and visa requirements for the TRT stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme visa.
The limit on Short Term stream TSS visa applications that can be made onshore has also been removed in the interim.
PR pathway for specified 482/457 Visa STSOL holders
From 1 July 2022 applicants can apply for permanent residency if they are:
457 visa holders:
(1) A person who on 18 April 2017 held a subclass 457 visa or had a pending 457 visa application that was subsequently granted
482 visa holders:
(2) Commencing 1 July 2022 if you are a subclass 482 holder and
if you have been in Australia for at least 12 months between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021; and
at the time of application, you are employed by an employer actively and lawfully operating a business in Australia.
This new legislation provides a pathway to permanent residency for Subclass 482 visa holders in the short-term stream, regardless of whether their nominated occupation is on the Medium & Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL).
This new legislation is relevant for applications under the following Employer-sponsored programs:
According to the changes, if the applicants have worked for their employer for two of the last three years while holding a 482 visa in the short-term stream, after 1 July 2022, they can apply for 186 permanent residency visas.
This new Instrument provides a pathway to employer sponsored permanent residency for an additional cohort of SC457/482 visa holders through the Temporary Residence Transition stream of the employer nominated/sponsored schemes as announced by Minister Hawke on 25 November 2021.
After 30 June 2022 a new cohort of ‘specified persons’ will be eligible to be nominated under the TRT stream of the SC 186 and in some cases the RSMSSC 187.
Congratulations 𝐌𝐫. 𝐁. 𝐍. for the approval of a 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭!
Lodgement Date: 23 August 2023
Grant Date: 01 November 2023
Course:
– 30 weeks of General English
– Diploma of Leadership and Management at Australian Ideal College
– Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management at Australian Ideal College
With only a high school diploma, Mr. N had a stable job as a driver at a company in Vietnam. Yet, he always wanted to advance further in his career to have a better life. For that reason, when he had an opportunity to visit his brother studying in Adelaide on a tourist visa in Australia, Mr. N was determined to seek the help of EMK to convert his visa to a student visa.
After active discussions and dedicated consulting sessions due to his previous tourist visa refusal, EMK has successfully supported Mr. N in converting his visa to a student visa, along with registering for the 30-week of General English, as well as the Diploma of Leadership and Management & Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management at Australian Ideal College.
EMK has high hopes that this will be a significant boost for him to pursue his educational path and step further in his career!
Congratulations 𝐓. 𝐀. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧 for the approval of a 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭!
Lodgement Date: 23 August 2023
Grant Date: 31 October 2023
Course: Graduate Diploma of Management at Astral Skills Institute
Australia is a developed country that offers many opportunities for all. However, not everyone can find the right path upon arriving in a foreign country for the first time. As someone who has been studying in Australia since 2019, Mr. A also took a relatively long time to find the right field of study for himself after receiving advice and support from EMK.
Having switched from studying IT to Commercial Cookery because he felt it was not suitable for him, Mr. A was still dissatisfied with the quality and training environment of the Level 3 College he attended. For that reason, he turned to EMK for advice and successfully enrolled in the Diploma of Hospitality Management and Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) courses at Astral Skills Institute afterward.
Thanks to our dedication in the application process, EMK has managed to support Mr. A in extending his Student Visa to continue the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) course after completing the Diploma of Hospitality Management course. Hopefully, Mr. A will achieve success in his educational journey and career development in Australia in the future.
Congratulations 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀. 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐝 for the approval of a 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭!
Lodgement Date: 24 August 2023
Visa Grant Date: 27 October 2023
Course: Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Community Services) at Torrens University
The student came to us to change his provider and extend his student visa when he had already changed school twice.
With our professional assistance, the student has now secured his new visa.
If your visa is also about to expire and you want to continue to stay in Australia or you want to study abroad in Australia, please contact EMK Global immediately for further support!
🚨 This is your final opportunity to submit an application for a 408 COVID-19 Pandemic Visa.
From September 2, 2023, to January 31, 2024, only individuals who currently hold a COVID-19 Pandemic event visa are eligible to apply for a new COVID-19 Pandemic event visa.
Please note that starting from February 1, 2024, the COVID-19 Pandemic event visa program will no longer accept applications.
If you submit your application on or after September 2, 2023:
You will be required to pay a Visa Application Charge (VAC). Additional charges apply for each family member applying for the visa with you.
If your application is approved, your visa will permit a stay in Australia for a maximum of six months.
For those who applied before September 2, 2023, if your application is approved, your visa will allow a stay in Australia for up to 12 months (or up to 2 years for TGV holders). 📅🇦🇺
Coming to EMK Global with the goal of studying abroad in Australia, Ms. V has had an amazing time studying in Australia with her family and successfully graduated. Throughout this journey, EMK has always accompanied and ready to support Ms. V and her family timely applying for the 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 (𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟒𝟎𝟖) with a validity of 1 year when the 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 (𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟓𝟎𝟎) expired. During the time Ms. V’s family held the 408 Visa, EMK continued to assist her in applying for the 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 (𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟒𝟖𝟓) 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦.
️After about 2 months of processing and enthusiastically working, EMK has managed to support Ms. V to obtain the Visa 485 to be able to continue to experience the wonder of Australia with her family. With a validity of up to 3 years, we wish that Ms. V and her family will always be happy and joyful in this beautiful “kangaroo land”.
Please contact EMK Migration Team today to get professional advice on 485 visa.
Congratulations 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐔. on the grant of 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 – 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟒𝟖𝟓!
Granted in 1.5 Months Only
Lodgement Date: 08 August 2023
Grant Date: 19 September 2023
Congratulations to Umair Yousaf for the grant of the graduate visa 485 (subsequent entrant) of his spouse, U. from Pakistan.
Umair was the lucky client who received his auto-grant for the 485 visa without the need of providing a provisional skill assessment during the concession period.
Soon after he received his visa grant, he wanted to apply for his wife to reunite with him in Australia. However, Umair was very worried because his wife’s student visa was rejected recently in October 2022.
With the help of our professional migration agent, we quickly applied for Umair’s wife subsequent entrant visa and explain her visa history. After just around 1.5 months, Umair’s wife has received her visa grant in a record breaking time.
We are extremely happy for Umair and his spouse and their expecting baby as well! We wish the couple all the best!
Do not hesitate to contact EMK Migration team for assistance in bringing your loved ones from overseas to Australia.
The Skilled Visa Nomination Program in the state of Victoria for the year 2023 – 2024 (SUBCLASS 190 & SUBCLASS 491) has officially commenced. To be considered for nomination by the state, you are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) application.
Candidates residing in the state of Victoria, as well as those living overseas, should submit their EOI after reviewing the eligibility criteria for:
To apply for nomination for a Victoria state visa, you need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and be invited by the state. The information you provide in your Expression of Interest on the SkillSelect platform will be used in the assessment of your EOI application.
Consequently, you may be required to answer some questions in your EOI application. Therefore, it is important to keep your information updated in your Expression of Interest, including your current place of residence.
What is the Skilled Nominated Visa (SUBCLASS 190)?
This is a permanent visa for skilled migrants. You must receive a nomination from the state of Victoria before applying for this visa. If you are in Australia, you must be living in Victoria at the time of nomination.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the Skilled Nominated Visa (SUBCLASS 190) nomination in Victoria, you must:
Commit to living in Victoria.
Have your Expression of Interest (EOI) selected.
Be under 45 years of age.
Be proficient in English.
Have a valid skills assessment for an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list for this visa type.
Score a minimum of 65 points in the Australian government’s points test for your Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
What is the Skilled Work Regional Visa (SUBCLASS 491)?
The Skilled Work Regional Visa (SUBCLASS 491) allows skilled migrants to live, study, and work in designated areas for up to 5 years, with a pathway to permanent residency.
You must receive a nomination from the state of Victoria before you can apply for this visa. After 3 years, individuals with a 491 visa may be eligible to apply for a 191 visa for permanent residency.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the Skilled Work Regional Visa (SUBCLASS 491) nomination in Victoria, you must:
Commit to living in a regional area of Victoria.
Have your Expression of Interest (EOI) selected.
Be under 45 years of age.
Be proficient in English.
Have a valid skills assessment for an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list for this visa type.
If you are in Australia, you must be living and working in a regional area of Victoria at the time of nomination. Please note that some outer suburbs of Melbourne are included in the regional area of Victoria by the Department of Home Affairs.
Commit to living and working in a regional area of Victoria.
Score a minimum of 65 points in the Australian government’s points test for your Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
Source: LiveinMelbourne
For consultation and assistance with visa applications, contact EMK Global Education & Migration, specializing in study abroad and migration services.
Congratulations 𝐌𝐫. 𝐒. 𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐧 for the approval of a 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭!
Visa Grant Date: 10 September 2023
Congratulations S. Hussain on your Visa Grant!
If your visa is also about to expire and you want to continue to stay in Australia or you want to study abroad in Australia, please contact EMK Global immediately for further support!
Population As of June 2021, Australia was home to 268,170 individuals of Vietnamese origin, marking a notable increase of 29.2 percent from the 207,620 recorded in June 2011. The Vietnamese-born community stands as the sixth-largest migrant group in Australia, representing 3.6 percent of the overseas-born population and 1.0 percent of the total Australian population.
Key Characteristics of Vietnamese-born Migrants in Australia:
Median age: 48.4 years, which is 10.1 years higher than that of the general population.
Gender distribution: Females constitute 56.3 percent, while males make up 43.7 percent of this group. [Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia’s Population by Country of Birth]
Permanent Migration Australia’s Permanent Migration Program encompasses both economic and family migration, serving as the primary pathway to obtain permanent residency. It comprises three main categories:
Skill Stream Visas The Skill stream is tailored for individuals possessing the skills, qualifications, and entrepreneurial aptitude most in demand within the Australian economy. This stream encompasses seven components:
Business Innovation and Investment
Distinguished Talent
Employer Sponsored
Global Talent (Independent)
Regional
Skilled Independent
State/Territory Nominated
Family and Child Stream Visas The Family stream facilitates the permanent migration of close family members, including partners and parents, of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens. Moreover, it provides avenues for additional family members, such as aged dependent relatives, carers, remaining relatives, and orphan relatives, to unite with their families in Australia.
Child visas enable the permanent migration of children born to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens. The Child visa includes two categories: Child and Adoption visas.
Special Eligibility Visas Special Eligibility visas grant former residents and specific individuals who have served in the Australian Defence Force the opportunity to establish permanent residency in Australia.
The subsequent table presents the scale of permanent migration from Vietnam categorized by the respective migration streams.
Migration category
2018–19
2019–20
2020–21
2021–22
Business Innovation and Investment
478
368
1,144
1,339
Employer Sponsored
736
569
410
821
Skilled Regional 1
11
n/a
n/a
n/a
Skilled Independent
425
156
82
27
State/Territory Nominated
538
702
433
612
Regional 2
n/a
669
343
481
Global Talent (Independent) 3
n/a
107
325
247
Partner
2,697
2,245
4,749
2,421
All other categories
647
582
634
544
Total places granted
5,532
5,398
8,120
6,492
Source: Department of Home Affairs
1 The Skilled Regional category closed to new applications from 1 July 2019.
2 The Regional migration category commenced 1 July 2019.
3 Global Talent (Independent) category commenced 4 November 2019.
Temporary Migration to Australia
Australia welcomes individuals from around the world for temporary stays, catering to various purposes. These temporary visits can encompass leisure, business, education, employment, specialized activities, and more, often extending beyond three months. There are six primary categories of temporary residents, though not all categories apply to migrants from every country.
Visitor Visas Visitor visas serve individuals primarily visiting Australia for holidays, tourism, recreational activities, or to reunite with family and friends. They may also be used for certain short-term business endeavors that do not involve employment in Australia.
Working Holiday Maker Program The Working Holiday Maker Program offers young adults the opportunity to embark on an extended holiday experience in Australia while engaging in short-term work and study activities.
Student Visa The Student visa program facilitates international students’ arrival in Australia to pursue full-time studies in registered courses.
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) Visa This visa category enables businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers when they cannot find suitably skilled Australian citizens or permanent residents to fill specific skilled positions.
Other Temporary Visas Other temporary visas encompass a diverse range of categories, allowing individuals to undertake short-term, specialized work, contribute to social and cultural development, strengthen international relations, or participate in training programs beneficial to Australia.
New Zealand Citizens Under the 1973 Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement, New Zealand citizens have the privilege of freely entering and departing Australia. They can also establish indefinite residency in Australia upon the granting of a Special Category visa (subclass 444).
The following table provides data on the number of visa grants issued to migrants from Vietnam, covering Visitor, Student, Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment), and Working Holiday Maker visas.
Temporary visa category
2018–19
2019–20
2020–21
2021–22
Visitor
72,852
56,001
6,124
25,167
Student
11,988
10,706
6,776
9,243
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment)
1,401
706
465
1,076
Working Holiday Maker
343
922
381
1,945
Other temporary visa grants 1
3,494
2,952
2,556
2,822
Total temporary visa grants
90,078
71,287
16,302
40,253
Source: Department of Home Affairs
1Excludes Transit visa (subclass 771), Border visa (subclass 773) and Maritime Crew visa (subclass 988).
Main Occupations The following table shows the main occupations for nationals of Vietnam, based on Skill stream migration outcomes and Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visa grants.
Period
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visas
No. of migrants
Skill stream migration
No. of migrants
2021–22
Accountants
62
Accountants
190
Chefs
54
Registered nurses
87
Software and applications programmers
51
Software and applications programmers
79
Bakers and pastrycooks
42
Chefs
51
Cooks
33
Cafe and restaurant managers
36
Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers
12
Civil engineering professionals
31
ICT business and systems analysts
9
Cooks
27
Management and organisation analysts
8
Early childhood (pre-primary school) teachers
25
Mechanical engineering draftspersons and technicians
8
Social workers
21
Cafe and restaurant managers
7
Chemical and materials engineers
19
2020–21
Bakers and pastrycooks
36
Accountants
110
Software and applications programmers
24
Software and applications programmers
70
Cooks
23
Registered nurses
49
Accountants
19
Civil engineering professionals
28
Chefs
18
Bakers and pastrycooks
21
Other personal service workers
11
Medical laboratory scientists
20
Cafe and restaurant managers
10
ICT business and systems analysts
20
Advertising and marketing professionals
5
Chefs
20
ICT business and systems analysts
5
Cafe and restaurant managers
13
Actuaries, mathematicians and statisticians
< 5
University lecturers and tutors
13
2019–20
Software and applications programmers
35
Accountants
172
Bakers and pastrycooks
30
Registered nurses
86
Cooks
24
Software and applications programmers
56
University lecturers and tutors
14
Cooks
49
Cafe and restaurant managers
13
Cafe and restaurant managers
44
Chefs
13
Bakers and pastrycooks
41
Accountants
11
Civil engineering professionals
27
Ministers of religion
9
Chefs
25
Other personal service workers
9
University lecturers and tutors
22
Management and organisation analysts
8
Agricultural and forestry scientists
21
2018–19
Accountants
43
Accountants
160
Chefs
34
Software and applications programmers
76
Software and applications programmers
32
Registered nurses
43
Cooks
29
Cooks
38
Bakers and pastrycooks
21
Cafe and restaurant managers
30
University lecturers and tutors
19
Civil engineering professionals
26
Ministers of religion
11
Chefs
18
Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers
9
Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers
17
Cafe and restaurant managers
8
University lecturers and tutors
16
Structural steel and welding trades workers
8
Bakers and pastrycooks
16
Source: Department of Home Affairs
Note: To protect the privacy of individuals, various data confidentiality techniques have been applied. These techniques include:
data masking — using primary and secondary suppression methods for values that are deemed to be a disclosure risk
perturbation — a data security technique that allows for random data adjustment to prevent the release of identifiable data.
Note: Occupation level information is available for primary applicants only, and is based on Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations unit level data.
Geographic Distribution The following table shows the geographic distribution of migrants, based on permanent additions for the Skill and Family streams, international student visa grants, and Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visa grants.
Population
NSW
Vic.
Qld
SA
WA
Tas.
NT
ACT
Census 2021 (%)
Of all persons
32
26
20
7
10
2
1
2
Of Vietnamese-born
38
36
9
7
7
1
1
2
Permanent additions – 2021–22 (%)
Skill stream
28
32
12
13
6
5
2
3
Family and Child stream
41
37
8
5
6
0
1
1
Temporary visa grants – 2021–22 (%)
International student visa grants
29
38
10
14
5
2
1
2
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visa (primary) grants
35
38
10
4
8
0
3
1
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Department of Home Affairs
Note: Permanent additions consist of two components; those persons who, while already in Australia on a temporary basis, are granted permanent residence status or those persons who have subsequently arrived from overseas during the reporting period and are entitled to stay permanently in Australia.
Country Ranking This table uses rankings to show the significance of Vietnamese migration for the past four financial years.
Ranked position of migrants
2018–19
2019–20
2020–21
2021–22
Population in Australia 1
6
6
6
6
Regional
n/a
9
9
8
Employer Sponsored
13
13
14
6
Total Skill stream
9
9
8
7
Total Family and Child stream
3
4
5
5
International students
6
6
6
4
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visa
13
17
18
14
Visitors
16
16
8
12
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Department of Home Affairs
1 Population level data is by country of birth and lags one year behind the financial year specified. Data based on the estimated residential population at 30 June; 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
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