Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand visa regulations and instruments released

Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand visa regulations and instruments released

The subclass 482 – Skills in Demand nominations and visa regulations have been registered. While it takes the same subclass number as the Temporary Skill Shortage visa, major changes were made including dropping the mandatory work experience requirement from 2 years to 12 months.

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Skills in Demand Visa and National Innovation visa commences 7 December 2024; Core Skills Occupation List released

Skills in Demand Visa and National Innovation visa commences 7 December 2024; Core Skills Occupation List released

The Skills in Demand visa, which will replace 482 visas, and National Innovation visa, which replaces the business skills visa program, will start from 7 December 2024. One important aspect of the Skills in Demand visa is the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), which was released today.

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Permanent skilled visas add family violence provisions for secondary visa applicants

Permanent skilled visas add family violence provisions for secondary visa applicants

New family violence provisions that come into effect tomorrow enable secondary visa applicants for a number of permanent skilled visas to be eligible to be granted their visa if they experienced family violence by the primary applicant.

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482/494/186 visas: TSMIT up 4.5% to $73,150 on 1 July 2024; Master’s by research and doctoral graduates survive visa age cut; 189 invitation woes

482/494/186 visas: TSMIT up 4.5% to $73,150 on 1 July 2024; Master’s by research and doctoral graduates survive visa age cut; 189 invitation woes

The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase by 4.5% to $73,150 on 1 July 2024, but will not affect nomination applications lodged prior. Major changes to graduate visas include reducing the age limit and visa grant length. The chances of an invitation for a 189 visa are slimmer than ever.

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