Important details about Australia's extended post-study work rights
Starting on July 1st, 2023, international graduates with eligible qualifications will be given an additional two-year extension to their post-study work rights. Only those international graduates who have completed select degrees in areas where there is a verified shortage of skilled workers are eligible for an extension.
New PR pathway for 482 TSS visa holders under the medium-term stream
Skilled migrants who were employed in Australia amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, but were prevented from applying for permanent residency due to a stealthy alteration in visa regulations, will now be granted permission to remain.
Increased working hour cap for international students
The Australian government announced that the working hour cap will be reintroduced on 1 July 2023 with an increased rate of 48 hours per fortnight.
17,000 nurses and midwives will be hired complete with government compensation
Due to an anticipated increase in demand, the need for full-time care workers in Australia is expected to double.
Top 3 Australian states that are set to issue more than 10,000 invitations this 2023.
A surge of visa approvals will take place over the next five months, as states struggle to fulfill their assigned quotas.
NSW, planning to scrap two-year work qualifications for teachers to address shortage
Australia currently facing a shortage of teachers, particularly in maths, design and technology, and science. Data from the Herald showed that last year, over 100,000 students in New South Wales were being taught by individuals who needed more expertise in their respective subjects.
Australia’s most in-demand professions in 2023
The Australian Skilled Migration program is the most effective way to secure employment and a work visa. With the current changes in immigration policies, the GSM pathway will be an easy route for any skilled migrants who are planning to permanently work and live in Australia.