Month: July 2024

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INCREASE IN AUSTRALIAN VISA APPLICATION CHARGES FROM 1 JULY 2024

Posted by Rebecca Berkovic on

The Australian Government has increased visa application charges applicable from 1 July 2024.

The visa application charge increases are outlined in the table below:

Visa Type Previous Visa Application Charge 1 July 2024 Visa Application Charge
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) – STSOL (Subclass 482) AU$1,455 AU$1,495
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) – STSOL (Subclass 482)- Secondary Applicants Over 18 AU$1,455 AU$1,495
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) – STSOL (Subclass 482)- Secondary Applicants Under 18 AU$365 AU$375
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) – MLTSSL (Subclass 482) AU$3,035 AU$3,115
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) – MLTSSL (Subclass 482)- Secondary Applicants Over 18 AU$3,035 AU$3,115
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) – MLTSSL (Subclass 482)- Secondary Applicants Under 18 AU$760 AU$780
Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) AU$4,640 AU$4,770
Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)- Secondary Applicants Over 18 AU$2,120 AU$2,385
Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)- Secondary Applicants Under 18 AU$4,710 AU$1,190
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) (subclass 400) AU$405 AU$415
Visitor Visa– business stream (Subclass 600)  AU$150 AU$195
Global Talent (subclass 858) AU$ AU$4,840
Student and Guardian (Subclass 500 & 590) AU$710 AU$1,600
General Skilled Migration (Subclass 189, 190, 491, 494) AU$4,640 AU$4,765
Graduate Temporary Subclass 485 AU$1,895 AU$1,920
Partner (Subclass 300, 820/801, 309/100) AU$8,850 AU$9,095
Parent (Contributory) first instalment

The Second Visa Application charge for the Contributory Parent visa (143 visa) will remain the same

 AU$420 – $4,765 AU$430 to $4,895
Business Migration (Subclass 188A, 188B) AU$9,450 AU$9,710

Need Assistance?

Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@hartmanimmigration.com.au for Australian visa assistance and sponsoring skilled overseas workers.

Disclaimer:

The information on this website is intended only to provide a summary and general overview on relevant matters. It is not intended to be comprehensive nor does it constitute legal advice. You are advised to seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content contained in this website.

 

Disclaimer:

The information on this website is intended only to provide a summary and general overview on relevant matters. It is not intended to be comprehensive nor does it constitute legal advice. You are advised to seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content contained in this website.

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ADDITIONAL CHANGES TO AUSTRALIAN VISAS FROM 1 JULY 2024

Posted by Rebecca Berkovic on

The Australian Federal Government is continuing with its host of reforms to Australian visas and additional changes have been introduced which came into effect on 1 July 2024.

The changes include the following:

  • Salary Threshold changes for subclass 482 and 494 visa applicants: The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase from $70,000 to $73,150.
  • Increased flexibility for subclass 457, 482 and 494 visa holders: From 1 July 2024, t visa conditions for subclass 457, 482, and 494 visa holders has been amended to allow visa holders extended flexibility and additional time to transfer their sponsorship to a new employer. The new visa conditions allow temporary work visa holders to case working for their sponsoring employer for up to 180 days at a time and a maximum time of 365 days in total over their entire visa grant period.
  • Working Holiday Visa requirements for UK citizens: From 1 July 2024, UK citizens on Australian Working Holiday Visa will no longer need to fulfill regional work requirements to apply for their second and third Working Holiday Visas.
  • No onshore Student visa option for Visitor and Temporary Graduate visa holders: Visitor and Temporary Graduate visa holders from 1 July 2024 will no longer be able to apply directly for a Student visa whilst onshore in Australia.
  • New Workplace Justice visa pilot: A new workplace justice visa pilot program is being implemented that will enable temporary migrants to remain in Australia for a period of time to undertake a ‘workplace justice activity.’ This visa will utilise the Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa stream. The Workforce Justice Visa (WJV) will be implemented as a pilot program and the visa will in general be granted for a period of six and up to 12 months.

Need Assistance?

Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@hartmanimmigration.com.au for Australian visa assistance and sponsoring skilled overseas workers.

Disclaimer:

The information on this website is intended only to provide a summary and general overview on relevant matters. It is not intended to be comprehensive nor does it constitute legal advice. You are advised to seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content contained in this website.