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06/11/2024

ANZSCO to OSCA Australia is poised to revolutionise its occupational classification system by replacing the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) with the new Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA). This significant transition, effective from Friday, 6 December 2024.
29/10/2024

Migration (Daily Maintenance Amount for Persons in Detention) Determination (LIN 24/017) 2024 Effective 1 July 2024, the Australian Government has enacted the Migration (Daily Maintenance Amount for Persons in Detention) Determination (LIN 24/017) 2024. This regulation specifies a revised daily cost for the maintenance and care of individuals in immigration detention, now set at $538.79. This determination replaces previous instruments and ensures uniformity across all immigration detention centres, including the newly designated centres in Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne. The updated amount, which will remain effective until 30 June 2026, reflects the current minimum cost to the Commonwealth.
29/10/2024

Migration Amendment (Work Related Visa Conditions) Regulations 2024 Effective Date: 1 July 2024 Purpose: The Migration Amendment (Work Related Visa Conditions) Regulations 2024 introduce significant changes to the Migration Regulations 1994 to enhance the labour market mobility of temporary migrants holding certain employer-sponsored visas. These amendments aim to reduce dependency on a single employer, address power imbalances, and provide greater flexibility for visa holders to change employers without risking their lawful status in Australia. Key Changes: Extension of Work Cessation Period: Temporary migrants under Subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)), Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage), and Subclass 494 (Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visas can now cease working for their sponsoring employer for up to 180 consecutive days, increased from the previous 60 or 90 days. The total period during which a visa holder can cease to work in accordance with their visa conditions must not exceed 365 days during the validity of their visa. Increased Flexibility: During the 180-day period, visa holders may work for employers other than their sponsoring employer and in occupations other than those specified in their nomination. This flexibility allows visa holders to seek new employment opportunities, report exploitation, and leave exploitative work environments without the immediate threat of losing their visa status. Implementation and Transition: The amendments apply to visas granted on or after 1 July 2024 and to existing visas for the remaining validity period after this date. Any period of ceased employment before 1 July 2024 does not count towards the new 180 consecutive day or 365 total day limits.
29/10/2024

NSW Business and Skilled Migration We are now accepting applications for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 We are pleased to announce the opening of the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) - Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for the 2024-25 program year. Below is a summary of the key updates: Subclass 491 Visa Pathway 1 - Work in Regional NSW All occupations that are eligible for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) can apply under Pathway 1. To apply under this pathway, you must be currently working in your nominated (or closely related) occupation in a designated regional area of NSW and have continuously done so for the past six months with a single employer based in regional NSW. You must also be paid the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold salary rate from your qualifying employer in your nominated (or closely related) occupation at the time of application. We removed the requirement to live-in-NSW for Pathway 1, providing greater flexibility for applicants living in border towns. Detailed eligibility criteria for Pathway 1 is available on our website. Please review these to ensure you meet the requirements before applying. Subclass 491 Visa Pathway 3 – Regional NSW Graduate To apply under this pathway, you must have completed a bachelor's degree or above from an education institution located in a designated regional area of NSW. Your qualifying study in regional NSW must be eligible to claim points for study in Regional Australia as per the Points table for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). Your qualifying study must be related to your nominated (or closely related) occupation and have been completed within the 2 years immediately before applying for NSW nomination. Please visit our website for a full list of eligibility requirements for Pathway 3. Limited Places for Subclass 491 Visas Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 Considering the limited allocation, we have limited places available for these two pathways. Investment NSW reserves the right to close these pathways once all available places have been exhausted. Nominations are at the discretion of Investment NSW Investment NSW reserves the right to refuse an application for nomination if the application does not meet the published criteria, if the nomination is not in the best interests of NSW, or if our allocation is fully committed. For more detailed information on these changes and how they might affect your application, visit our website or consult a registered migration agent or legal practitioner.  We look forward to receiving your applications and helping skilled migrants build their future in NSW.  Other Important Information from the NSW Government Changes to enrolment policy for Dependents of Temporary visa holders for regional NSW All students on a temporary resident visa will now be able to enrol in their local school, based on their residential address. Enrolment fees will be waived for families that are regional holders (i.e. those who reside outside of greater Sydney and Wollongong) of Temporary Skills Shortage visas (subclass 482). These changes come into effect 1 January 2025. Please refer to Department of Education’s fact sheet Changes to the enrolment policy for further information. NSW Growing Regions of Welcome (GROW) The NSW Growing Regions of Welcome (GROW) is a lifestyle and employment program underway in the Murray and Riverina regions. It connects interested people from migrant and refugee backgrounds living in Western Sydney with opportunities in regional NSW. Please refer to NSW GROW (Growing Regions of Welcome) - Multicultural NSW for further information.
10/10/2024

2024-25 NSW Skilled Migration Program See program updates below We are pleased to announce the opening of our skilled visa nomination program for the 2024-25 program year, with important updates designed to streamline the process and provide more opportunities for skilled migrants and their families to commence a new life in NSW. Below is a summary of the key updates to the program: NSW Priority Sectors The program is aligned to the NSW Government’s priorities to address chronic and persistent skills shortages, as well as industries undergoing significant structural changes. The NSW Priority Sectors are Construction (infrastructure and housing), Renewables (net zero and clean energy), Care Economy (aged care and disability services, early childhood education and care sectors), Digital and Cyber (across all sectors), Education (teachers), Agriculture and Agrifood and Advanced Manufacturing. Published Skills Lists NSW has published skills lists for the 2024-25 program year. The lists will be provided at the ANZSCO unit group level, with separate lists for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491). All occupations within an identified unit group that are eligible for the respective visa are eligible for NSW nomination. Note: Home Affairs determines which occupations are eligible for each visa. Not all occupations within an ANZSCO unit group are eligible, so be sure to confirm your occupation is eligible before obtaining a skills assessment. Invitation Rounds for Subclass 190 Visa Invitation rounds for NSW nomination for the subclass 190 visa will begin soon and will occur regularly until the allocation has been filled. To ensure eligibility, we strongly recommend keeping your SkillSelect EOI up to date and making sure that you can provide valid supporting evidence for all claims. NSW Nomination Pathways for Subclass 491 Visa Opening Soon Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for NSW nomination for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) will open soon. Detailed eligibility criteria for both pathways are available on our website. Please review these to ensure you meet the requirements before applying. New Regional NSW Graduate Pathway for Subclass 491 Visa We are introducing a new direct application pathway for recent graduates from select regional NSW institutions to apply for NSW nomination under the subclass 491 visa (Pathway 3). You can find more information about eligibility and the application process on our website. TSMIT Concession for Subclass 491 (Pathway 1) Applicants in select occupations may qualify for a 10% concession on the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) under Pathway 1. This can make it easier for applicants in select occupations to meet income requirements. For more details, please visit the TSMIT Concessions List on our website. Updated Skilled Employment Criteria We have simplified our approach to skilled employment, removing previous restrictions on what employment can be claimed in your EOI. NSW now adopts the Home Affairs definition of skilled employment. For advice on what employment you can claim, we recommend consulting a registered migration agent or legal practitioner, as we cannot provide this guidance. Changes to EOI Submission We have removed past restrictions around submitting EOIs in SkillSelect. From this program year, any valid EOI with NSW selected will be considered during an invitation round. Ensure your EOI is complete and visible to NSW for consideration. Application Fee The application fee has been increased by CPI for the 2024-25 program year, and is now A$315, plus GST if applying from within Australia. For more detailed information on these changes and how they might affect your application, visit our website or consult a registered migration agent or legal practitioner. We look forward to receiving your applications and helping skilled migrants build their future in NSW. Kind regards, NSW Business and Skilled Migration

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