Ballots, no-further-stay conditions and student visa limits: Migration reforms explained

Ballots, no-further-stay conditions and student visa limits: Migration reforms explained

Yesterday, the government outlined a broad migration reform package aimed at reducing net overseas migration, with proposed changes to visitor visa conditions, student and graduate visa restrictions, working holiday maker ballots, skilled visa priorities and a tweak to the points test.

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482/494/186 visas: TSMIT up 4.5% to $73,150 on 1 July 2024; Master’s by research and doctoral graduates survive visa age cut; 189 invitation woes

482/494/186 visas: TSMIT up 4.5% to $73,150 on 1 July 2024; Master’s by research and doctoral graduates survive visa age cut; 189 invitation woes

The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase by 4.5% to $73,150 on 1 July 2024, but will not affect nomination applications lodged prior. Major changes to graduate visas include reducing the age limit and visa grant length. The chances of an invitation for a 189 visa are slimmer than ever.

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