End of the two-year extension of post-study work rights
The extended 2-year post-study work (subclass 485) visa offered to international graduates with select degrees will no longer be available from mid-2024.
The Department of Home Affairs has noted that there is currently no set date for when the two-year extension will cease but they will update their website when further information becomes available.
If you already hold a Post-Study Work subclass 485 visa, contact us for assistance for an extension before mid-2024.
State and Territory Nominations 2023-2024
After 29 February 2024 invitation round, here is the updated statistics on invitations left for visa subclass 190 and 491 in each state of Australia:
New ACS Migration Skills Assessment
ACS is launching a new Migration Skills Assessment in March 2024. The new portal will deliver:
- Faster outcome: Faster processing times and decisions in as little as 15 days
- More options: Apply for up to three ANZSCO codes at once for one fixed price
- Instant updates: Track application status on a new easy-to-use applicant dashboard
ACS Navigating IT Migration in Australia
The ACS Skilled Journeys: Navigating IT Migration in Australia Report is a new study by ACS which explores migration and employment outcomes from technology sector workers who arrived in Australia since 2017.
Key findings from the report:
- Skilled ICT migrants have high employment rates in Australia, with over 90% finding jobs and 80% within the IT sector
- Regional Australia is benefiting from the changes to visa rules implemented in 2019: 36% said they were residing outside of Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane up from only 18% in 2017
- 83% said migrating to Australia was a good decision, 73% would encourage others to migrate
The report can be downloaded here
If PLAYFAIR can assist you with your global mobility and immigration needs, please reach out to us now via email at info@playfair.com.au or call our office on (02) 9233 8899.