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