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October 24, 2023

๐Ÿšจ 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). ๐Ÿ“…๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

September 28, 2023

๐Ÿ-๐Œ๐Ž๐๐“๐‡๐‹๐˜ ๐‰๐Ž๐”๐‘๐๐„๐˜ ๐“๐Ž ๐’๐”๐‚๐‚๐„๐’๐’๐…๐”๐‹๐‹๐˜ ๐Ž๐๐“๐€๐ˆ๐ ๐“๐„๐Œ๐๐Ž๐‘๐€๐‘๐˜ ๐†๐‘๐€๐ƒ๐”๐€๐“๐„ ๐•๐ˆ๐’๐€ (๐’๐”๐๐‚๐‹๐€๐’๐’ ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ“) ๐–๐ˆ๐“๐‡ ๐Œ๐’. ๐๐‡๐€๐ ๐‡.๐•’๐’ ๐…๐€๐Œ๐ˆ๐‹๐˜

  • Application submission date: 06/07/2023
  • Visa granted date: 28/09/2023

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 ๐“๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐€๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐š (๐’๐ฎ๐›๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ–) with a validity of 1 year when the ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐š (๐’๐ฎ๐›๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ) expired. During the time Ms. V’s family held the 408 Visa, EMK continued to assist her in applying for the ๐“๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐†๐ซ๐š๐๐ฎ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐š (๐’๐ฎ๐›๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ“) ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ-๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ.

๏ธ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.

September 19, 2023

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Congratulations ๐ƒ๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐”. on the grant of ๐€๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐š ๐“๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐†๐ซ๐š๐๐ฎ๐š๐ญ๐ž – ๐’๐ฎ๐›๐ฌ๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐„๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐š – ๐’๐ฎ๐›๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ“!

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.

September 12, 2023

#VisaSuccess#EMKGlobal#AUS#Studentsubclass500

Congratulations ๐Œ๐ซ. ๐’. ๐‡๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š๐ข๐ง for the approval of a ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐’๐ฎ๐›๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐š ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ญ!

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!

September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

Country Profile – Vietnam

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, Australiaโ€™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:

  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 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 2018โ€“19 2019โ€“20 2020โ€“21 2021โ€“22
Business Innovation and Investment 478 368 1,144 1,339
Employer Sponsored 736 569 410 821
Skilled Regionalย 1 11 n/a n/a n/a
Skilled Independent 425 156 82 27
State/Territory Nominated 538 702 433 612
Regionalย 2 n/a 669 343 481
Global Talent (Independent)ย 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

1ย The Skilled Regional category closed to new applications from 1 July 2019.

2ย The Regional migration category commenced 1 July 2019.

3โ€‹ย 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 2018โ€“19 2019โ€“20 2020โ€“21 2021โ€“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 grantsย 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 ย Temporary Resident ย (Skilled Employment) visas No. of migrants Skill stream migration No. of migrants
2021โ€“22
ย  Accountantsโ€‹ 62โ€‹ Accountants 190
ย  Chefsโ€‹ 54 Registered nursesโ€‹ 87
ย  Software and applications programmersโ€‹ 51 Software and applications programmersโ€‹ 79
ย  Bakers and pastrycooksโ€‹ 42 Chefsโ€‹ 51
ย  Cooksโ€‹ 33 Cafe and restaurant managersโ€‹ 36
ย  Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurersโ€‹ 12 Civil engineering professionalsโ€‹ 31
ย  ICTโ€‹ business and systems analysts 9 Cooksโ€‹ 27
ย  Management and organisation analystsโ€‹ 8 Early childhood (pre-primary school) teachersโ€‹ 25
ย  Mechanical engineering draftspersons and techniciansโ€‹ 8 Social workersโ€‹ 21
ย  Cafe and restaurant managersโ€‹ 7 Chemical and materials engineersโ€‹ 19
2020โ€“21
ย  Bakers and pastrycooks 36 Accountants 110
ย  Software and applications programmers 24 Software and applications programmers 70
ย  Cooks 23 Registered nurses 49
ย  Accountants 19 Civil engineering professionals 28
ย  Chefs 18 Bakers and pastrycooks 21
ย  Other personal service workers 11 Medical laboratory scientists 20
ย  Cafe and restaurant managers 10 ICT business and systems analysts 20
ย  Advertising and marketing professionals 5 Chefs 20
ย  ICT business and systems analysts 5 Cafe and restaurant managers 13
ย  Actuaries, mathematicians and statisticians < 5 University lecturers and tutors 13
2019โ€“20
ย  Software and applications programmers 35 Accountants 172
ย  Bakers and pastrycooks 30 Registered nurses 86
ย  Cooks 24 Software and applications programmers 56
ย  University lecturers and tutors 14 Cooks 49
ย  Cafe and restaurant managers 13 Cafe and restaurant managers 44
ย  Chefs 13 Bakers and pastrycooks 41
ย  Accountants 11 Civil engineering professionals 27
ย  Ministers of religion 9 Chefs 25
ย  Other personal service workers 9 University lecturers and tutors 22
ย  Management and organisation analysts 8 Agricultural and forestry scientists 21
2018โ€“19
ย  Accountants 43 Accountants 160
ย  Chefs 34 Software and applications programmers 76
ย  Software and applications programmers 32 Registered nurses 43
ย  Cooks 29 Cooks 38
ย  Bakers and pastrycooks 21 Cafe and restaurant managers 30
ย  University lecturers and tutors 19 Civil engineering professionals 26
ย  Ministers of religion 11 Chefs 18
ย  Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers 9 Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers 17
ย  Cafe and restaurant managers 8 University lecturers and tutors 16
ย  Structural steel and welding trades workers 8 Bakers and pastrycooks 16โ€‹

Source: Department of Home Affairs

Note: To protect the privacy of individuals, various data confidentiality techniques have been applied. These techniques include:

  • data masking โ€” using primary and secondary suppression methods for values that are deemed to be a disclosure risk
  • perturbation โ€” 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.โ€‹

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 – 2021โ€“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 – 2021โ€“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

โ€‹โ€‹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 2018โ€“19 2019โ€“20 2020โ€“21 2021โ€“22
Population in Australiaย 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

1ย 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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Source: https://shorturl.at/kwY57

September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

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, Australiaโ€™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 2018โ€“19 2020โ€“20 2010โ€“21 2021โ€“22
Business Innovation and Investment 43 46 79 103
Employer Sponsored 489 403 326 360
Skilled Regionalย 1 93 n/a n/a n/a
Skilled Independent 1,353 451 231 117
State/Territory Nominated 1,387 674 573 688
Regionalย 2 n/a 1,223 762 1,358
Global Talent (Independent)ย 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

1ย The Skilled Regional category closed to new applications from 1 July 2019.

2ย The Regional migration category commenced 1 July 2019.

3ย 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 2018โ€“19 2019โ€“20 2020โ€“21 2021โ€“22
Visitor 13,433 10,679โ€‹ 965 6,239
Student 7,322 7,653 6,386 5,164
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) 689 433 317 666โ€‹
Other temporary visa grantsย 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 Affairsโ€‹

1โ€‹ 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.

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

Source: Department of Home Affairs

Note: To protect the privacy of individuals, various data confidentiality techniques have been applied. These techniques include:

  • โ€‹data masking โ€” using primary and secondary suppression methods for values that are deemed to be a disclosure riskโ€‹
  • perturbation โ€” 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 – 2021โ€“22 (%)
Skill stream 31 20โ€‹ 5 9 10 16 4 6
Family and Child stream 36 40 7 6 7 0 1 2
Temporary visa grants – 2021โ€“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

โ€‹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 2018โ€“19 2019โ€“20 2020โ€“21 2021โ€“22
Population in Australiaย 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 23โ€‹ 28

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Department of Home Affairs

1ย 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, 2020ย and 2021.

Source: https://shorturl.at/CDRV1

September 4, 2023
September 4, 2023

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

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.

August 28, 2023

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 โ€“ 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 โ€˜concurrent enrolmentโ€™ 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:

โ€œInternational student numbers are almost back to where they were before the pandemic. Thatโ€™s a good thing. International education is an extraordinarily valuable national asset.

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

โ€œThis change will work to stop predatory โ€˜secondโ€™ providers from enrolling students before they have studied for the required six months at their first provider.

โ€œThis will help ensure the integrity of one of our biggest exports while cracking down on dodgy operators.โ€ย 

Quotes attributable to Minister for Skills and Training, Brendan Oโ€™Connor:

โ€œThese changes reflectย our determination to strengthen the integrity of the VET sector.

โ€œNine 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.

โ€œEnsuring 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 Oโ€™Neil

โ€œInternational education is our fourth largest export โ€“ itโ€™s essential that we maintain our global reputation for quality education. Our government has no tolerance for people who exploit students.”

โ€œOur message is clear โ€“ the party is over, the rorts and loopholes that have plagued this system will be shut down.โ€

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

The Commonwealth Government has provided an unexpected and substantial reduction in visa nomination allocations for South Australiaโ€™s General Skilled Migration (GSM) program in 2023โ€“2024.

Recently, the Commonwealth Government provided advice of its decision to significantly reduce visa nomination allocations for South Australiaโ€™s General Skilled Migration (GSM) program in 2023โ€“24.

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

We will continue to support South Australiaโ€™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 2023โ€“24 GSM program will be announced shortly, and GSM applications from the 2022โ€“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 2023โ€“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 2023โ€“24 as these are not subject to a cap.

August 25, 2023
August 25, 2023

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.

August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

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.