Immigration updates for November–December 2024
Over the past month, Immigration New Zealand and the Australian Government have announced several updates, including changes to visa categories, processing priorities, and industry-specific policies.
Australia’s Skills in Demand visa replaces the Temporary Skills Shortage visa
On 7 December 2024, Australia will introduce the Skills in Demand (SID) visa, which will replace the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482).
Australia’s State and Territory Nomination Allocations for 2024-2025
The nomination allocations are the number of new primary applicants each state or territory can nominate that year. They do not reflect the total number of visa applicants in these categories or limit the number of visas that can be granted in these categories.
Australia’s smoother path to permanent residence for skilled workers
Contents: You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: Australia is taking significant steps to streamline the pathway to permanent residence (PR) for temporary skilled workers, ensuring that skilled workers have a clear route to PR, making it more accessible and straightforward. Key changes The Department of Home Affairs is actively…
Australian Visa Processing NZ
Things have changed since this article was published. Update: Australian visa processing arrangements for applicants in New Zealand may have evolved since this article was written. Please contact VisaAide for advice based on the latest Australian immigration procedures. Contents: Processing of Australian visa applications for applicants who are based in NZ will be managed out…
Australian bridging visas
Things have changed since this article was published. Update: Australian immigration policies and conditions for bridging visas may have evolved since this article was written. Please contact VisaAide for advice based on the latest Australian visa rules and eligibility requirements. Contents: You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: If you…
Top Five Tips For Improving Your Australian Visitor Visa Application
Things have changed since this article was published. Update: Australian immigration procedures, including visitor visa streams and application processes, may have evolved since this article was written. Please contact VisaAide for advice based on the latest requirements. Contents: You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: During my time, I must…
Australian Short Stay Visa Sub Class 400
Things have changed since this article was published. Update: Immigration policies and eligibility criteria for the Australian Subclass 400 Short Stay visa may have changed since this article was written. Please contact VisaAide for advice based on the latest visa requirements. You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: Your employer…
Australian Citizen With Partner From Another Country
Things have changed since this article was published. Update: Immigration requirements for Australia’s Subclass 309/100 partner visa may have changed since this article was written. Please contact VisaAide for advice based on the latest visa processing criteria and sponsorship rules. Contents: You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: Applying for…
Top Six Things to Consider When Applying For An Australian Student Visa
Things have changed since this article was published. Update: Australian student visa requirements, including financial documentation, health checks, and Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criteria, may have changed since this article was written. Please contact VisaAide for advice based on the latest visa rules. You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here:…
