Australian Immigration Rules Updated 2019
Australia is all set for its new Australian immigration rules, which will be in force from 16 November 2019. Australia has been a dream destination for prospective immigrants. Australian immigration rules are flexible in several respects compared to other countries.
Amendments at a glance
* Two new regional visas
* State/family-sponsored visa (Subclass 491) and employer-sponsored visa (sub class 494).
* Existing regional visa (sub class 489 and 187) terminated
* Immigrants with new visa can apply for PR after 3 years
* For PR, an immigrant should reside and work in inner regions of Australia
* Must possess an annual income of 53,900 dollars.
* Modified point system. Added points for a spouse with outstanding qualifications
* Unmarried immigrants will have a gain of 10 points.
Skilled work provisional visa and skilled employer sponsored provisional visa
As per the Australian immigration rules updated 2019, these are the two new kinds of visas that will be on board from Saturday with a term of 5 years. This visa can be obtained in any region in Australia, except Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. This new visa comes with a clause that the person should settle and work within the region.
Australian PR visa
Australia has amplified the minimum eligibility point’s mandatory for Australian Skilled Point Tested visas that fall under the General Skilled Migration program of Australia. A person must clear three tests, no matter whatever program they choose:-
Language proficiency test
Medical clearance
Character clearance
There are 3 visas that fall under GSM:-
Independent Permanent Visa (Subclass 189 visa)
State Nominated Permanent Visa (Subclass 190 visa)
Provisional Visa (Subclass 489 visa)
Earlier, the applicants’ required only 60 points to qualify for the above visas. However, now, the applicant of a GSM visa needs a minimum of 65 points to become qualified. The rule was introduced a few months back and will be in force soon. The maximum age criterion of the PR Australian visa is altered to 45 years from March 2019.
Procuring an Australian PR visa
Australian immigration rules updated 2019 provides a list of occupations or professions under Australia’s occupation demand list, which is updated every six months by the Department of Employment. Top 10 growing professions in Australia are:-
Education and training
Medical
Building trades
Information and communication
Technology
Design and architecture
Alternate energy
Marketing
Event planning
Translators
Applicants must possess 3 years of working experience to access the visa.
Immigrant visa for applicants with limited English knowledge and Semi-skilled
The Australian government had signed designated area migration agreement with two key regions i.e., northern territories and the great southern coast of Victoria. This will pave the way for permanent residency meant for immigration applicants with inadequate English skills and partial skills.
Parent visa for migrants
Happy news for migrants. Now migrants can bring their parents to Australia via parent visa. The government is probable to introduce a novel provisional sponsored parent visa by New Year. Hereafter, the parents of migrants can stay in Australia for five years. Only 15,000 visas will be granted each year. The parents of immigrants will now be able to select between a three-year visa that comes at the cost of 5000$ and a five-year visa with a $10000 cost. The supposed visas are renewable but only up to a maximum of 10 years when combined.
Australian business visa
Australian business visa was to function all out from New Year 2019 . Aim to enhance the economy of South Australia. The new business visa won’t demand any capital sum, like most other business and innovation visas.
Startup entrepreneur’s visa
The state is set to direct a new visa for startup entrepreneurs. This is not as complex as obtaining a business visa. Startup entrepreneur’s visa requires only less funding and a 5 average band score in IELTS. Applicants should provide the state with an original idea and business plan in order to obtain this visa.
New Point System
Immigration with a qualified spouse: Additional 10 points
Sponsored by state/ territory government or family members residing within Australia: Additional 15 points
Science, technology, engineering and mathematic qualified: Additional 10 points
Unmarried: Additional 10 points
Having a spouse with an IELTS score above 6: additional 5 points
For more details visit their official website.
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