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September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

Permanent migration from Pakistan

Author By EMK Global Australia Categories News

Country Overview – Pakistan

Population
As of June 2021, Australia was home to 95,980 individuals of Pakistani origin, a substantial increase from the 34,150 recorded in June 2011. This Pakistani-born community now ranks as the nineteenth largest migrant group in Australia, representing 1.3 percent of the overseas-born population and 0.4 percent of the total Australian population.

Notable Characteristics of Pakistani-born Migrants in Australia:

  • Median age: 32.9 years, which is 5.4 years younger than the general population.
  • Gender distribution: Males make up 59.4 percent, while females account for 40.6 percent of this group. [Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia’s Population by Country of Birth]

Permanent Migration
Australia’s Permanent Migration Program encompasses various pathways to achieve permanent residency, including economic and family migration. It also accommodates individuals on humanitarian grounds.

Skill Stream Visas
The Skill stream caters to individuals possessing skills, qualifications, and entrepreneurial abilities that are in high demand within the Australian economy. This stream comprises seven distinct components:

  1. Business Innovation and Investment
  2. Distinguished Talent
  3. Employer Sponsored
  4. Global Talent (Independent)
  5. Regional
  6. Skilled Independent
  7. State/Territory Nominated

Family and Child Stream Visas
The Family stream enables the permanent migration of close family members, including partners and parents, of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens. Additionally, it offers opportunities for other family members such as aged dependent relatives, carers, remaining relatives, and orphan relatives to join their family in Australia.

Child visas facilitate the permanent migration of children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens, encompassing two categories: Child and Adoption visas.

Special Eligibility Visas
Special Eligibility visas grant permanent residency to former residents and specific individuals who have served in the Australian Defence Force.

The following table presents the size of permanent migration from Pakistan categorized by the respective migration streams.

Migration category 2018–19 2020–20 2010–21 2021–22
Business Innovation and Investment 43 46 79 103
Employer Sponsored 489 403 326 360
Skilled Regional 1 93 n/a n/a n/a
Skilled Independent 1,353 451 231 117
State/Territory Nominated 1,387 674 573 688
Regional 2 n/a 1,223 762 1,358
Global Talent (Independent) 3 n/a 169 276 221
Partner 1,228 1,044 1,809 704
All other categories 146 126 65 183
Total places granted 4,739 4,136 4,121 3,734

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 in Australia
Temporary migration to Australia serves various purposes, accommodating individuals who wish to stay in the country temporarily. These purposes range from tourism and business visits to specialized activities such as medical treatment, education, skilled work, and working holidays. Temporary stays can extend beyond three months, and there are six primary categories of temporary residents, with the applicability of these categories varying for migrants from different countries.

Visitor Visas
Visitor visas are predominantly utilized by individuals visiting Australia for leisure, tourism, recreational purposes, or to reunite with family and friends. They can also be employed for specific short-term business activities that do not involve working within Australia.

Working Holiday Maker Program
The Working Holiday Maker Program offers young adults the opportunity for an extended holiday experience in Australia, coupled with short-term work and study engagements.

Student Visa
The Student visa program enables international students to pursue full-time studies in registered courses within Australia.
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) Visa
This visa type permits businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers if they are unable to find a suitably skilled Australian citizen or permanent resident to fill a particular skilled position.

Other Temporary Visas
Other temporary visas encompass a wide array of categories, catering to individuals who wish 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 enjoy the privilege of freely entering and leaving Australia. They can also reside in Australia indefinitely upon the grant of a Special Category visa (subclass 444).
The subsequent table illustrates the number of visa grants issued to migrants from Pakistan for Visitor, Student, and Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visas.

Temporary visa category 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22
Visitor 13,433 10,679​ 965 6,239
Student 7,322 7,653 6,386 5,164
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) 689 433 317 666​
Other temporary visa grants 1 3,625 4,035 2,059 2,640
Total temporary visa grants 25,069 22,800 9,727 14,709

Source: Department of Home Affairs​

1​ Excludes 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 Pakistan, based on Skill stream migration outcomes and Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visa grants.

2021–22
  Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers 54 Accountants 382
  Accountants​ 45 Electrical engineers 107
  Software and applications programmers​ 37 Software and applications programmers​​​ 92
  General practitioners and resident medical officers ​ 27 Industrial, mechanical and production engineers 87
  ICT business and systems analysts​ 16 Other engineering professionals 72
  Electrical engineers​ 10 Civil engineering professionals 70
  Chefs 10 Computer network professionals 46
  Other engineering professionals​ 9 Chefs​ 41
  Civil engineering professionals​ 8 ICT business and systems analysts​ 40
  Motor mechanics​​ 8 Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers 36
2020–21
  Software and applications programmers 21 Accountants 201
  General practitioners and resident medical officers 14 Software and applications programmers 94
  Accountants 8 Electrical engineers 61
  Industrial, mechanical and production engineers 6 Industrial, mechanical and production engineers 54
  Other medical practitioners 6 Other engineering professionals 47
  ICT business and systems analysts 6 Civil engineering professionals 46
  Chefs 6 Computer network professionals 33
  Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers 5 ICT business and systems analysts 32
  Computer network professionals 5 Database and systems administrators, and ICT security specialists 27
  Cooks 5 Chemical and materials engineers 21
2019–20
  General practitioners and resident medical officers 28 Accountants 336
  Accountants 10 Software and applications programmers 82
  Software and applications programmers 10 Other engineering professionals 51
  ICT business and systems analysts 7 Electrical engineers 48
  Cooks 7 Civil engineering professionals 40
  Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers 6 ICT business and systems analysts 40
  University lecturers and tutors 5 Industrial, mechanical and production engineers 38
  Computer network professionals 5 Computer network professionals 38
  Electrical engineers < 5 Motor mechanics 34
  Industrial, mechanical and production engineers < 5 Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers 27
2018–19
  General practitioners and resident medical officers 31 Accountants 226
  Accountants 24 Software and applications programmers 122
  Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers 22 Electrical engineers 105
  Cooks 15 Telecommunications engineering professionals 99
  ICT business and systems analysts 13 Industrial, mechanical and production engineers 86
  Software and applications programmers 12 Computer network professionals 70
  Motor mechanics 10 Other engineering professionals 50
  Chefs 9 Civil engineering professionals 49
  Computer network professionals 8 Database and systems administrators, and ICT security specialists 48
  University lecturers and tutors 7 ICT business and systems analysts 44​​​

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 Pakistani-born 38 35 7 6 8 2 1 3
Permanent additions – 2021–22 (%)
Skill stream 31 20​ 5 9 10 16 4 6
Family and Child stream 36 40 7 6 7 0 1 2
Temporary visa grants – 2021–22 (%)
International student visa grants 37 27 13 7 10 1 1 4
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visa (primary) grants 43 36 6 3 9 1 1 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 Pakistani migration for the past four financial years.

Ranked position of migrants 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22
Population in Australia 1 21 19 18 19
Regional n/a 5 5 4
Employer Sponsored 16 16 15 15
Total Skill stream 8 8 11 9
Total Family and Child stream 9 9 9 14
International students 15 11 8 13
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visa 21 22 24 19
Visitors 38 37 23​ 28

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.

Source: https://shorturl.at/CDRV1

September 4, 2023
September 4, 2023

POLICE CHECK – AFP

Author By EMK Global Australia Categories News

To obtain an Australian police check for immigration purposes, it’s crucial to follow the correct process to ensure that you receive an official police clearance accepted by immigration authorities. Here are the steps to apply for an Australian Federal National Police Check:

  1. Determine the Need: Before applying, ensure you know which visa category requires a police check. Common visas that may require a police check include Graduate Visas (485), Employer Sponsored Visas, Partner Visas, and Skilled Visas.
  2. Avoid Generic Searches: Avoid searching “Australian police check” online and choosing the first option you see. It’s important to apply for the specific police check required by immigration.
  3. Don’t Visit Local Police Stations: Local police stations only provide state-level police checks, which may not meet immigration requirements. You need a national police check.
  4. Cost: The cost for an Australian Federal National Police Check is currently $42.
  5. Online Application: Apply for the police clearance online using the official website provided by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Here is the link: Australian Federal Police National Police Check Application
  6. Identity Verification: During the application process, you will need to provide 100 points of identification (ID). Ensure you have clear scans or copies of these documents ready. Common forms of ID include:
    • Passport
    • Bank card
    • Bank statement
    • Lease agreement
    • Birth certificate
  7. Complete the Application: Follow the instructions on the AFP’s website to complete the application form. Provide accurate information and attach the necessary ID documents as specified.
  8. Payment: Pay the required fee of $42 as part of the online application process. Ensure you use a secure payment method.
  9. Processing Time: Wait for the processing of your police check. Processing times can vary, so check the AFP website for estimated processing times.
  10. Receive the Police Clearance: Once your police check is processed, you will receive the clearance certificate. Keep this document as it may be required for your visa application.

Remember to check the specific immigration requirements for your visa category and ensure you apply for the correct type of police check. Following the official process outlined by the Australian Federal Police will help ensure that you receive an accepted and valid police clearance for immigration purposes.

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

Closure of the Pandemic Event Visa

Author By EMK Global Australia Categories News

The Albanese Labor Government will close the Pandemic Event visa from February 2024, providing certainty as its necessity wanes. The visa is limited to existing holders from 2 September 2023, promoting integrity. This action, alongside other measures, supports Australia’s post-pandemic recovery and migration system improvement, addressing backlog and delays.

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August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

“Steady recovery” underway for US English language training sector but visa issues persist

Author By EMK Global Australia Categories News

A new study by EnglishUSA and BONARD based on a survey of 289 English language programme providers (ELPs) provides a comprehensive look at the state of the English-language training sector in the US.

The US is now the third-largest destination for English-language study, in terms of numbers of students hosted, after Australia and the UK. As we see in the chart below, the total volume of ELP student weeks in the US was comparable to that of the UK and Canada, but still lagging behind the global leader, Australia. The reports adds, “According to the global data for 2022, it is evident that the majority of destinations saw a consistent resumption of student mobility. The global ELP sector recovered 65-70% of its 2019 levels.”

ELP student weeks by destination, 2018–2022. Source: EnglishUSA/BONARD

ELP student weeks by destination, 2018–2022. Source: EnglishUSA/BONARD

The 2022 Annual Report on English Language Programs in the USA is the first of its kind and is intended to be a benchmark against which future iterations of the survey can be compared. It will complement the data collected by other established sources, such as IIE’s Open Doors surveys and SEVIS by the Numbers reports, by drilling down into enrolment details such as age groups, student sources, course types, visa types, and more.

There was robust participation in the EnglishUSA/BONARD study among US ELPs that have been clamouring for more specific data with which to understand their audience and refine their recruitment strategies. Most respondents (61%) were EnglishUSA members. Overall, EnglishUSA says there were 750 active ELPs operating in the country at the time of the survey.

Cheryl Delk-Le Good, EnglishUSA’s executive director, says that a steady recovery of ELP enrolments is underway, but that the pace of recovery is not consistent across the country – and is constrained to some degree by a high rate of visa refusals for English-language students applying to the US relative to those applying to other types of programmes.

The survey also highlights the huge contribution of the ELP sector to the US economy: an estimated US$1 billion, of which US$800 million is accounted for by the business of the 289 survey participants. On average, students spend US$1,060 per week on tuition and other expenditures and US$10,695 for their entire stay in the US.

The findings

The 289 responding programmes enrolled 70,580 students in 2022. Those students collectively studied for over 714,000 student weeks, with an average stay of 10.1 weeks. Most students in US ELPs are adults (84%), with the junior segment responsible for just 16% of enrolments. This is not surprising given the distance that students from the top three markets – Japan, France, and China – are travelling to attend US ELPs. The top five sending markets for 2022 are as follows:

  1. Japan (8,695 students)
  2. France (6,070 students)
  3. China (4,885 students)
  4. Colombia (4,020 students)
  5. Brazil (3,885 students)

Students are much more likely to book their programmes directly with an ELP (45%) than any other way, though agents send a significant proportion of students as well (25%). Fewer are likely to enrol on the basis of word of mouth (12%) or institutional agreements (10%).

Ms Delk-Le Good considers the agent channel to be “still underused and misunderstood in the US” and says “EnglishUSA is working on changing this perspective [to encourage] working with all types of partners.”

Visa issues persist

While visa processing times are improving and visa approvals are up over 2019, Ms Delk-Le Good said what “cannot be ignored is the high rate of denials to applicants applying for an English language programme.”

Most ELP students chose the F-1 visa route (62%). The next largest group was those who for various reasons did not need a visa (25%). Only 6% used the B-1 route.

Student visa denials were far and away the most cited challenge by survey respondents (67%), followed by “the lingering effects of COVID-19” (50%), and visa processing times (also 50%).

Ms Delk-Le Good echoed respondents’ frustration about high visa rejection rates, noting the role that the ELP sector plays in the overall international education industry in the US. The health of the sector – in the US and elsewhere – has a direct bearing on college and university enrolments given that it is often the first type of programme international students enrol in before going on to study at other levels. In a follow-up comment to ICEF Monitor, Ms Delk-Le Good added:

“Since the time of the data collection period, visa processing times have improved overall and members have not reported long visa appointment wait times for their students. Although there are still anecdotes of lower priority being given for English language students when requesting an expedited visa appointment.

[In addition,] members continue to report F-1 visa denials for bona fide students with strong credentials and there are still some countries for which our members report having higher numbers of denials than what should be considered typical.

EnglishUSA will continue to advocate to the Department of State Consular Affairs officers that attendance at English language programmes is not in itself a reason for refusing a student visa application. F-1-approved schools should be treated as equal.

The economic impact of our sector may appear small within international education as a whole, but our government leaders need to acknowledge that English language programmes are all accredited and meet the requirements for F-1 visa approval. Schools in turn follow the SEVP procedures and vet candidates to the best of their ability before issuing the F-1. There is no reason these students should be treated as any less serious about their studies or that these schools should be treated as any less rigorous.”

Source: Icef Monitor

See more: https://monitor.icef.com/2023/08/steady-recovery-underway-for-us-english-language-training-sector-but-visa-issues-persist/

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August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023

Action to end rorts in international education

Author By EMK Global Australia Categories News

Joint media release with the Hon Jason Clare MP and the Hon Brendan O’Connor MP

The Albanese Government is today announcing a package of measures to support integrity in the international education system and to support genuine international students.

International education is our fourth largest export industry and maintaining the quality and integrity of this sector is critical for the Australian economy and our relationships in our region.

The Government has closed a loophole which allows education providers to shift international students who have been in Australia for less than six months from genuine study to an arrangement designed to facilitate access to work in Australia.

There has been a sharp uptake in the use of the concurrent function in 2023 – in the first half of 2023, 17,000 concurrent enrolments were created, compared to approximately 10,500 for the same period in 2019 and 2022 combined.

Recent investigations have identified this misuse of ‘concurrent enrolment’ as an integrity issue for the international sector.

“This change takes effect immediately.“

The Government will also increase the amount of savings international students will need in order to get a student visa. This requirement has not been indexed since 2019 and needs to increase to reflect higher living expenses. From October 1 2023, international students will need to show evidence of $24,505 in savings, which is a 17% increase on current levels. This increase accounts for indexation since 2019.

This change will ensure students coming to Australia to study can afford to support themselves and will not face increased risk of exploitation due to an urgent need for employment.

The Government will apply additional scrutiny to high-risk cohorts and ask for additional documents to prevent fraud in applications.

The Government will also consider using its powers under Section 97 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS Act) to issue suspension certificates to high-risk education providers. A suspension certificate means providers would not be able to recruit international students.

This would be the first time an Australian Government has used this power and reflects how seriously the Albanese Government takes the issue of dodgy providers. The Government will immediately begin consulting on possible regulations to set clear grounds for the use of suspension certificates, such as application rates with fraudulent documents and provider refusal rates. The Government is particularly concerned about more than 200 providers that currently have visa refusal rates higher than 50%.

The Government is considering further measures to strengthen integrity in the international education system as part of the Migration Strategy, which is due to be released later this year.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Jason Clare:

“International student numbers are almost back to where they were before the pandemic. That’s a good thing. International education is an extraordinarily valuable national asset.

“But there are also challenges in international education.  As students have come back, so have some dodgy and unscrupulous players who are trying to take advantage of them.  

“This change will work to stop predatory ‘second’ providers from enrolling students before they have studied for the required six months at their first provider.

“This will help ensure the integrity of one of our biggest exports while cracking down on dodgy operators.” 

Quotes attributable to Minister for Skills and Training, Brendan O’Connor:

“These changes reflect our determination to strengthen the integrity of the VET sector.

“Nine out of 10 future jobs will require a post-secondary qualification and VET is a vital pathway to secure jobs. We are committed to lifting perceptions of VET and this is an important step to do that.

“Ensuring we have a fit for purpose VET sector is critical in responding to skills shortages, and teaching and training our existing and future workforce.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil

“International education is our fourth largest export – it’s essential that we maintain our global reputation for quality education. Our government has no tolerance for people who exploit students.”

“Our message is clear – the party is over, the rorts and loopholes that have plagued this system will be shut down.”

Source: Minister of Home Affairs, Saturday 26 August 2023
See more: https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/ClareONeil/Pages/action-end-rorts-international-education.aspx

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August 25, 2023
August 25, 2023

Skilled and Business Migration Update 2023-24 Nomination Allocation

Author By EMK Global Australia Categories News

The Commonwealth Government has provided an unexpected and substantial reduction in visa nomination allocations for South Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) program in 2023–2024.

Recently, the Commonwealth Government provided advice of its decision to significantly reduce visa nomination allocations for South Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) program in 2023–24.

An allocation of 2,300 nomination places has been provided, which contrasts with the 8,800 places allocated to the State in 2022–23.

We will continue to support South Australia’s priority industries with the limited places available, including our focus on attracting overseas skilled migrants in critical sectors such as Health and Defence.

Further information about the 2023–24 GSM program will be announced shortly, and GSM applications from the 2022–23 financial year will be finalised in the coming weeks.

As is the case with all states and territories, the Commonwealth Government has not provided South Australia with any nomination places for the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) in 2023–24.

Business or investor migrants who already hold a provisional visa (subclass 188) can apply for nomination for the extension stream or permanent (subclass 888) visa in 2023–24 as these are not subject to a cap.

August 25, 2023
August 25, 2023

Tasmania 2023-24 Program Allocations

Author By EMK Global Australia Categories News

The Australian Government has allocated 600 places each for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visas for Tasmania in the 2023-24 program. No new allocations are provided for the Business Innovation and Investment Program due to a high number of pending applications from the previous year. Pending applications will be processed, and current caseload details are provided.

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August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

Partner Visa Update

Author By EMK Global Australia Categories News

The Department of Home Affairs remains committed to processing on-hand partner visa applications as a priority.

The Department has recently welcomed additional staff across our global network who have provided a significant uplift to our visa processing capacity.

In the past 12 months the Department processed more than 33,500 first stage and 21,600 second stage partner visas.

August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

MIGRATION PROGRAM PLANNING LEVELS 2023-2024

Author By EMK Global Australia Categories Immigration

On 9 May 2023, the Australian Government announced that the planning level for the 2023-24 permanent Migration Program will be set at 190,000 places.

The 2023-24 Migration Program has been designed to address persistent and emerging skills shortages and support the transition to a net-zero emissions economy by attracting specialist skillsets that are difficult to find or develop in Australia. The Program has the following composition:

  • Skill stream (137,100 places) – this stream is designed to improve the productive capacity of the economy and fill skill shortages in the labour market, including those in regional Australia.
  • Family stream (52,500 places) – this stream is predominantly made up of Partner visas, enabling Australians to reunite with family members from overseas and provide them with pathways to citizenship. Of this stream:
    • 40,500 Partner visas are estimated for 2023-24 for planning purposes, noting this category is demand driven and not subject to a ceiling.
    • 3,000 Child visas are estimated for 2023-24 for planning purposes, noting this category is demand driven and not subject to a ceiling.
  • Special Eligibility stream (400 places) – this stream covers visas for those in special circumstances, including permanent residents returning to Australia after a period overseas.

Migration Program planning levels as announced as part of the 2022-23 and 2023-24 Federal Budgets

VISA STREAM VISA CATEGORY 2022-23 PLANNING LEVELS 2023-24 PLANNING LEVELS
Skill Employer Sponsored 35,000 36,825
  Skilled Independent 32,100 30,375
  Regional 34,000 32,300
  State/Territory Nominated 31,000 30,400
  Business Innovation & Investment 5,000 1,900
  Global Talent (Independent) 5,000 5,000
  Distinguished Talent 300 300
  Skill Total 142,400 137,100
Family Partner1​ 40,500 40,500
  Parent 8,500 8,500
  Child1​ 3,000 3,000
  Other Family 500 500
  Family Total 52,500 52,500
  Special Eligibility 100 400
  Total Migration Program 195,000 190,000

1 For 2023-24, delivery of the Partner and Child visa categories are demand driven, with indicative planning levels only.

Program size and composition

The size and composition of the Migration Program is set each year alongside the Australian Government’s Budget process.

To inform the planning levels and policy settings of the 2023-24 Migration Program, consultation occurred widely with state and territory governments, representatives of academia, industry, unions and community organisations.

When planning the Migration Program, the Australian Government considers​ the following:

  • Public submissions
  • Economic and labour force forecasts
  • International research
  • Net overseas migration, and
  • Economic and fiscal modelling.

202​3–​24 state and territory nomination allocations

Nomination allocations are the number of new primary applicants each state or territory can nominate in a program year. New applications are added to the existing on-hand caseload in these visa categories.

Nomination allocations do not reflect the total number of visa applicants in these categories and do not limit the number of visas able to be granted in these visa categories.

The Department processes existing on-hand applications and new applications nominated by a state or territory in line with the permanent Migration Program planning levels and skilled visa processing priorities.

State Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP)*
ACT 600 600 0
NSW 2,650 1,500 0
NT 250 400 0
QLD 900 650 0
SA 1,100 1,200 0
TAS 600 600 0
VIC 2,700 600 0
WA 1,500 850 0
Total 10,300 6,400 0
2023–24 state and territory nomination allocations

Below is a comparison of the 2023–24 state and territory nomination allocations against the 2022–23 state and territory nomination allocations. In summary, there has been a drastic decline of more than 70% in this financial year’s allocation number as compared to the previous year.

Source: Department of Home Affairs

See more: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/migration-program-planning-levels

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August 23, 2023
August 23, 2023

Subclass 500 Student Visa Grant – M. F. T.

Author By EMK Global Australia Categories Clients

Kudos to Mr. Muhammad F. T. on securing a triumphant transition from a visitor visa (subclass 600) to a student visa (subclass 500). Armed with two master’s degrees, he aspires to further diversify his expertise by pursuing an IT master’s in Australia, facilitated by a Pre-Master’s program. Our adept assistance has also garnered him a remarkable 35% scholarship for his two-year full-time academic journey.

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August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023

Increase to Humanitarian Program

Author By EMK Global Australia Categories News

The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Andrew Giles, has announced that the number of people resettled in Australia’s Humanitarian Program will increase from 17,875 to 20,000 per year.​

This commitment will help ensure Australia plays its part in responding to the global humanitarian crisis, at a time where more than 100 million people are forcibly displaced and more than 2 million people are in urgent need of resettlement worldwide.

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering a humanitarian program that provides refugees with certainty and security as they rebuild their lives in Australia and contribute to our economy and society.

The Albanese Government is committed to securing our borders, while maintaining our sense of humanity and responsibility.

Australia’s Operation Sovereign Borders policy architecture remains unchanged. Anyone who attempts an unauthorised boat voyage to Australia will be turned back to their point of departure, returned to their home country or transferred to another country.

All non-citizens who are found to not engage Australia’s protection obligations and have exhausted all avenues to remain in Australia are expected to depart as soon as possible.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles

“The Albanese Government reaffirms its commitment to those in need with an increase in our Humanitarian Program annual intake. This responsibility extends beyond their arrival, by providing robust support to refugees to ensure they are well equipped to settle into Australia and rebuild their lives with certainty.

“With more people displaced worldwide than ever before, the Albanese Labor Government is stepping up to play its part in the global resettlement effort in a responsible way. 

“Refugees have provided an invaluable contribution to our country- from Awer Mabil to Anh Do, Tan Le to Frank Lowy.” 

August 12, 2023
August 12, 2023

New Rules for Financial Year 2023/2024 WA

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New rules for financial year 2023/2024 WA

WA Migration Services, on behalf of the WA State Government, provides WA State nomination to eligible applicants for two visa subclasses, which gives you extra points on the Department of Home Affairs points test:

  • the Skilled nominated visa (subclass 190) — an extra five points; or
  • the Skilled work regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) — an extra 15 points.

Features of the 2023—24 program

  • no application fee;
  • equal invitation ranking for Interstate and Overseas candidates;
  • prioritised invitations for candidates with an occupation in a WA industry sector with critical demand for skilled workers; and
  • reduced employment requirements for candidates invited through a WA building and construction industry sector occupation.

Eligibility requirements

If you would like to be considered for an invitation for State nomination, your occupation will need to be eligible under the following streams.

  • General stream— A skilled migration pathway for a range of occupations and industry categories. Eligible occupations are listed on the WA Skilled migration occupation list (WASMOL) Schedule 1 or 2.  
  • Graduate stream— A skilled migration pathway for eligible international students who are completing vocational education and training (VET) or higher education qualifications in WA. Eligible occupations are listed on the Graduate occupation list (GOL).

Link: https://migration.wa.gov.au/our-services-support/state-nominated-migration-program

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