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From 1 January 2025, most student visa applications will require a valid confirmation of enrolment to lodge, with letters of offer no longer being accepted for applicants in Australia.
Read MoreNew Ministerial Direction 111 effective today places speed humps for student visa applications when an education provider reaches 80 per cent of their prioritisation threshold unless an exemption applies.
Read MoreNew regulations amending the subclass 485 – Temporary Graduate visa sees the removal of graduate certificates and clarifies when graduate diplomas can be used as a qualification for the Post-Higher Education Work stream.
Read MoreThe subclass 482 – Skills in Demand nominations and visa regulations have been registered. While it takes the same subclass number as the Temporary Skill Shortage visa, major changes were made including dropping the mandatory work experience requirement from 2 years to 12 months.
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