The recent months have brought significant developments across Australia, impacting strategies for navigating general skilled migration (GSM) and the potential for leveraging regional opportunities. Here’s a focused recap of key updates from each State and Territory, alongside a snapshot of the latest invitation rounds to aid your planning and decision-making processes. Invitation Round Insights: February 2024 Visa Subclass ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA Subclass 190 2 662 4 54 0 50 299 92 Subclass 491 1 95 4 47 117 52 75 57  Western Australia: A Pause in GSM Nominations Western A ..read more

As we close out the first quarter of 2024, the landscape of Australian migration continues to change and our newsletter is where you can keep track of all the changes. Here’s a glance at the most noteworthy developments affecting visas and migration this year so far: As we move deeper into 2024, the Australian economy’s pulsating demand for skilled professionals across critical sectors—such as IT, Hospitality, Marketing, and Construction—paints a vivid picture of the current skills crisis. In response, our government and migration policies have adapted, presenting new pathways and simplificati ..read more

An overview of the upcoming changes to the Sponsorship Visa 482 in Australia for 2024, as part of the 10-year Migration Strategy. A 10-year Migration Strategy for Australia was announced by the Australian government in December 2023, and one of the significant changes to expect in 2024 is related to the Sponsorship Visa 482. According to the Australian Government, the new Migration Strategy aims to refocus Australia’s skilled migration system on developing an innovative and efficient workforce for the country’s future. “We need a system that encourages, rather than prevents, workers in emergin ..read more

Tasmania has announced important updates for its Skilled Migration Program 2023-2024, which involve changes to the Tasmania Onshore Skilled Occupation List (TOSOL). This article provides a summary of the Tasmania Skilled Migration State Nomination Program Updates for December 2023 for those seeking to apply for the 190 Skilled Nominated visa or a 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa within Tasmania. Tasmania – Skilled Migration State Nomination Program Updates 1 – Tasmania Critical Roles List Updates The critical roles list has been revised based on advice from Jobs and Skills Australi ..read more

The first summary of the changes to the Australian Migration Program 2023 announced by Minister Clare O’Neil covering a 10-year Migration Strategy for Australia, was prepared by the Migration Institute of Australia (and if you feel inclined to do so you can read the 100 page document in this link): MIA Notice 31 – 11 December 2023: Migration Strategy – First news The new strategy was designed to make our skilled migration system more focused on skills required to build productivity and use permanent migration to build and innovative and effective workforce for Australia’s f ..read more

The NSW Occupation Lists indicate the professions needed to address skill shortages in the state, allowing individuals to apply for a visa through the Skilled Migration Program. The requirements for Regional Visas in all States and Territories are updated annually, and NSW has released and opened its 2023/24 Nomination Program for applications for both visa Subclasses 190 and 491. New South Wales is shifting from publishing Occupation Lists to a new sector-focused approach, focusing on priority sectors that need skilled talent. They are: Health  Education  Information and Communicat ..read more

How can Australia’s Cybersecurity Strategy impact Australian immigration and provide new pathways for skilled professionals? The Australian Government recently announced a plan to enhance the protection of infrastructure against cyber threats, as reports of cybercrime have risen by 23% compared to the previous year.  The 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy aims to strengthen Australia’s cybersecurity. The government has already allocated an additional $586 million to this strategy, supplementing the existing $2.3 billion cybersecurity budget. All of this has significant implicati ..read more

The Western Australia Occupation Lists indicate the professions needed to address skill shortages in the state, enabling individuals to apply for a visa through the Skilled Migration Program. The requirements for Regional Visas in all States and Territories are updated annually, and WA has already released and opened its 2023/24 Nomination Program for applications for both visa Subclasses 190 and 491. All individuals interested in applying for a Skilled Visa within Western Australia must meet the following criteria: have an occupation on the relevant occupation lists, satisfy the specific stat ..read more

If you have had your Student Visa Refused in Australia, you may have review rights and we can help you with that! Are you in Australia at the moment and have you had your student visa application refused? In some cases, students have the right to appeal and request a review of the decision. What should you do if your Student Visa Application is refused in Australia? Many people don’t know, but Bravo Migration is a law firm and we can represent you at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). If you are in Australia, you may have review rights and we can lodge a review application for you and ..read more

Australia is on the cusp of a significant migration reform, one that promises to reshape the future of skilled workers and the businesses that employ them. With the Department of Home Affairs’ latest announcement, the journey to permanent residency (PR) for holders of the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) Sponsorship visa is about to become more accessible. What Employers Need to Know about the Sponsorship Visa Changes The forthcoming changes mark a pivotal development for Australian businesses that rely on skilled international talent.  Broadening the Talent Pool Come 25 November 2 ..read more