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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