For the financial year 2023-2024, there will be changes to visas and opportunities based on a review of Australia's migration system and the government's federal budget.

These new visa streams have been introduced to facilitate and simplify the process of obtaining permanent residency in Australia for citizens of Hong Kong.

Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) aims to expand the diaspora in Australia, foster stronger people-to-people connections, and promote greater cultural, commercial, and educational interchange.

Recently, Victoria made a noteworthy alteration to its skilled visa nomination program for 2022-2023. The state has decided to extend its skilled work regional visa (subclass 491) to include applicants residing and/or employed in metropolitan Melbourne, which will fill the program's remaining spots.

The Victorian government is now opening doors for skilled visa candidates with eligible occupations in the health, teaching, or social services fields. As long as they meet the minimum visa requirements, candidates can now enjoy the option for a fast-track nomination.

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.

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.

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.

Due to an anticipated increase in demand, the need for full-time care workers in Australia is expected to double.

A surge of visa approvals will take place over the next five months, as states struggle to fulfill their assigned quotas.

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.

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.

Due to the increasing number of invitations issued for 189 visas, Migration Queensland has been urging lawyers and migration agents to ramp up the registration process of their clients.

The minimum requirements for the skilled nominated visa (subclass) 190 have been removed on the latest update released by the NSW state government.

As we see huge changes in how skilled visas are being processed, applications for teachers and healthcare professionals have now been placed in top priority. We see applications being evaluated in as fast as three days.

Millions more migrants are expected to enter Australia in the years ahead under the permanent migration program. With the current migration plans, the country is determined to make it an easy ride for migrants.

Although the new administration has been remarkable in dealing with the immigration issues and problems, they implied with the upcoming changes and improvements that they are not done yet with the job.

To better assist families to reunite, Partner visas will be granted on a demand driven basis for 2022 - 2023.

As the new administration took over, we have seen millions of people in the queue which has resulted in skill shortages across Australia. To combat this, the Labor administration allocated a $632 million budget on offshore visa processing alone.