Processing priority shake up: offshore application woes
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New ministerial directions benefiting onshore visa applications for skilled and family visas came into effect on 25 July 2026.
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Skills in Demand Visa and National Innovation visa commences 7 December 2024; Core Skills Occupation List released
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The Skills in Demand visa, which will replace 482 visas, and National Innovation visa, which replaces the business skills visa program, will start from 7 December 2024. One important aspect of the Skills in Demand visa is the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), which was released today.
Read More188 visas: Business skills visa applications closed on 31 July 2024
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The Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) will permanently close on 31 July 2024 for all new applications aside from extension streams, meaning those with existing invitations for a 188 visa must apply before this date.
Read MoreBudget 2024-25: 482 visa work experience down to one year from 23 Nov 2024; BIIP closing
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The Federal Budget was passed down last night, with altogether unsurprising outcomes. Major reforms include the lowering of work experience for a subclass 482 visa from 2 years to 1 year from 23 November 2024. Business skills visas will, along with the subclass 476 visa, be scrapped.
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