Tag: migration policy

International Students Protest Australia’s 485 Visa Changes

In the face of tighter regulations on age, employment rights, and eligibility requirements, international students protest Australia’s 485 visa amendments and call for reasonable transition periods. International Students Demand Fairness in Visa Reforms International students are worried about their future in Australia in light of recent revisions to the country’s immigration regulations. Students nationwide staged […]

Visa Backlog Booms: Will Australia’s Students and Families Face New Barriers?

Opportunities for student residency and migration are impacted as the backlog of partner visas reaches over 75,000. Find out how future visas may be impacted by legislative restrictions and policy changes.Current Visa Backlog Challenges Over 75,000 partner visa applications are currently pending, and the government has only allotted 41,000 spots for the 2024–2025 timeframe. The […]

Australia Updates Migration Rules for Kids with Disabilities

Updates to the migration health criteria promote inclusivity for impacted families by granting children with impairments who were born in Australia more equitable access to visas. Overview Clauses 4005 and 4007 of the Migration Regulations have been amended by the Australian Government, with a particular emphasis on health-related requirements. These adjustments are a part of […]

Australia’s Immigration Numbers Are Increasing: New Data Reveals Shocking Figures

The number of migrants to Australia is rising as a result of overstaying visas, backpackers, and overseas students. Policies are changing as a result of population increase exceeding projections. International students, backpackers, and visa overstayers are the main causes of Australia’s increasing migrant population, which is predicted to surpass forecasts, according to Education Minister Jason […]

Australia Eases Skills Assessments for Migrants in Construction | Australia Immigration News

The Australian government prioritizes 2,600 evaluations and streamlines procedures for 1,900 migrants in the 2024–25 Budget, expediting skills tests for construction workers and addressing the pressing housing shortage. The Australian government declared on May 8, 2024, that for immigrants possessing building and construction-related abilities, the process of skill evaluations would be expedited. The goal of […]