August 31st, 2023 at 05:33 am
Australian Migration Plan 2023-2024
Immigration to Australia is again on pace. The planning levels for Australia’s migration program for 2023–2024 will be discussed in this update. Did you know that the Australian government has released the planning levels for the permanent migration program for the years 2023–2024?
According to the pre-COVID-19 statistics, the family stream will occupy about 52,500 of the 190,000 total slots or roughly 28% of the program. The skill stream will occupy 137,000 positions or roughly 72%.
It should be noted that the majority of Visa categories under the skill stream have remained constant or decreased from 2022 to 23 levels, except the employee-sponsored category, which increased to 36,825 from 35,000. Additionally, the Australian government will invest 27.8 million Australian dollars over two years to upgrade Visa’s technology infrastructure and increase the effectiveness of service delivery.
Top Australia Visa Updates
We’ll talk about the most recent changes to immigration and visa policies in this section for August 2023. We’ll talk about a variety of things, such as state nominations, and adjustments. The top 5 most recent Australian immigration updates for August 2023 are listed below.
Australia’s Faster Visa Processing
The Australian government has pledged to process the backlog of Visa applications as a key priority to solve the acute labor market shortages that are being faced across all sectors of the Australian economy. Minister of Immigration, Citizenship, and Multicultural Affairs for the upcoming administration, Andrew Giles, has instructed the Department of Home Affairs to devote additional employees and time to processing the backlog of Visa applications.
The government has a plan to provide essential offshore caseloads, like temporary skilled workers, student, and guest visas, extra attention.
$10,000 Incentive for Foreign Workers
The Western Australian government has announced a ground-breaking plan to revive the construction industry and alleviate its severe labor shortages. The 2023–24 budget includes a large 47.6 million dollar allocation to improve the state’s building and construction industry. Workforce
This funding will go toward several creative initiatives that promote local training initiatives and recruit highly skilled overseas personnel. Employers in the construction sector anticipate the CVSP will have a substantial positive impact. The program offers financial incentives of up to $10,000 for each qualified foreign worker that a business hires.
Western Australia Priority Nomination
Applications are now being accepted for the Australian state and territory skilled migration programs. This year, Western Australia is among the first countries to launch its program. Residents of Western Australia who match the criteria may now apply for the 2023–24 skilled migration program. Invitation rounds for the state nomination program are anticipated to start this year.
The sequence of applications has changed. This year, priority invites will be given to applicants who work in occupations where there is an urgent demand for qualified workers in Western Australia. Both domestic and international applicants will receive equal ranking priority.
Australia’s Shocking Visa Allocations
The Department of Home Affairs’ recent announcement of extra Visa slots has surprised the Australian immigrant community. The number of nomination slots granted to New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) for the fiscal year 2023–24 has been drastically decreased, with the ACT’s allocation being just over half of a meager total.
ACT, which is well known for having a strong need for skilled migrants, has been given 1,200 seats for the two categories, 491 and 190 less than in previous years. Notably, there are no reserved seats for the provisional visa category for business investment and innovation. The budget cuts align with more comprehensive efforts by the Australian government to close the skills gap.
Australia Closes Dual Study Visa Loophole
The Australian government has announced that it will close a loophole in its immigration laws that permits overseas students to enroll in less-priced vocational courses as soon as they enter the nation. The concurrent study legislation, which lets international students take short courses to assist them in getting ready for the job market, also permits them to take additional courses outside of their core curriculum.
Recent investigations, according to the administration, revealed that students were taking advantage of this possibility to discontinue their University studies and transfer permanently to cheaper courses. With 17,000 concurrent enrollments established in the initial half of 2023, compared to 10,500 for the same period in 2019 and 2022 combined, data showed that the use of concurrent study has significantly increased.
Australia State Migration Visa
Are you aware that Western Australia actively welcomes migrants for State nomination, regardless of where they now reside? Whether you join from within the nation or overseas, the invitation ranking is the same. If you are talented and informed in high-demand professions like farming, healthcare and social support, tourism, and hospitality, or education and training, you stand a strong chance of getting nominated.
Due to the critical need for competent workers, the state is making significant investments in these industries and giving priority to your invitations to help address labor shortages in Western Australia’s dynamic environment.
State Nominated Migration Program
You require being nominated by an Australian state or territory under the state-nominated migration program to be granted certain skilled migration visas to live and work in Western Australia. For two visa subclasses, the nomination will be made available to qualified candidates;
- Skilled nominated Visa subclass 190
- Skilled work Regional provisional Visa subclass 491
On the Department of Home Affairs point system, visa subclass 491 offers additional points.
What are the Features
The following elements include in the state-nominated migration program for 2023–2024, among others.
- In the first place, there is no application fee.
- Second, both Australian and international candidates can receive invitations.
- Third, applicants who work in a western Australian industrial sector with an urgent need for skilled labor receive granted priority invites.
- The standards lowers for individuals accepted through a Western Australian construction and building industry sector occupation.
2023-24 Invitation Rounds
Invitations to the Western Australia State nomination distribute monthly. A variable quantity of invitations as well distribute each month, depending on the number of applications examined. Having a genuine statement of interest does not guarantee that you will receive an invitation for nominated by the state.
To receive a request to apply in a subsequent round, ensure your desired profession enlist in the list of approved occupations and verify that your expression of interest meets all requirements. A rating mechanism draws Expressions of Interest for the graduate stream and general stream. If you are eligible for more than one stream of invitations, you will receive one for each stream.
You can only submit a single application for State nomination using the stream chosen. Depending on the date of the EOI filing, invitations are sent. You will normally receive an invitation for the subclass 491 Visa first if numerous EOIs rank at the same level. If your EOI indicates that you are requesting State nomination for both the subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas, then so be it. This is because you frequently have a higher EOI Point score for this Visa.
SNMP Frequently Asked Questions
Can I modify my EOI in talent choice after receiving an invitation to apply for a state nomination?
If your expression of interest changes during the application process, lowering or raising your point score and/or ranking, it requires submission of another proof of the point made in your EOI.
Can I relocate to another state or territory after getting a state nomination, even if I haven’t lived there for two years?
State-nominated Visa holders who wish to relocate to another state or territory must complete and mail a brief questionnaire. Thus, stating their reasons for leaving Western Australia.
How can I determine if my line of work designates as available?
The Western Australia migration website updates with information about any positions that become available.
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