Migration overhaul: From months to just a matter of days processing times.

Highlights

• Effects of the planned migration overhaul on employers

• How will skilled migrants benefit from the planned migration system shakeup

The federal government is set to expedite immigration by revamping the visa application processes easier for skilled workers, reducing processing times from months to just a matter of days.

Effects on employers

The planned tiered migration system by the Albanese government involves new regulations towards employers. Australian firms bringing in high-wage earning workers-  threshold likely to be from $120,000 and potentially as high as $150,000- will only be subjected to fewer regulations. On the other hand, employers bringing in low-wage earning workers- earning less than $70,000- will have extensive regulation and union oversight.

It will be a win-win situation for employers of high-wage earning workers as they can sponsor with as little as $120,000 in a fast-track visa process. However, employers of low-wage, earning workers will find the new system difficult as they will be under strict supervision, making the visa process slower.

Benefits for migrants

• Fast-track visa process for highly skilled workers

The visa process for high-skilled professionals will be quicker and easier because of the minimal regulations. The usual process takes months, but with the proposed migration systems, the completion time will be within weeks.

• Easier employer switching

As a component of the restructuring, temporary migrant workers will find it simpler to change employers, marking the end of the existing system that ties migrants to their sponsors. Although employers will not be so kind about this regulation, this will definitely give migrants more protection from abusive employers.

These recent modifications to Australia's migration program offer significant benefits to skilled workers, whether they are located within the country or offshore. It's crucial to be aware, however, that some of these policies can be subject to adjustments. Therefore, it's advisable to make the most of these limited opportunities while they are available.

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