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In this episode, Johnny Kong discusses the administration of immigration and citizenship programs, focusing on the changes in student visas, temporary skilled visas, and protection visas. He highlights the impact of government policies on visa refusal and grant rates, as well as the PR pathways and occupation trends. Johnny also provides insights into the grant rates for protection visas from various countries.
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In this episode, Johnny discusses all the recent changes to the Subclass 485 Graduate Visa.
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In this episode, we delve into the significant updates brought about by Australia's newly released 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. We discuss the major changes, particularly focusing on immigration quotas, educational reforms, and new policies impacting various sectors. Tune in to understand how these changes might affect you and the broader Australian landscape. We start with an introduction to the significance of May 14th with the budget release and an overview of the Australian Treasury's annual budget release. Next, we cover the immigration quota changes, highlighting the reduction from 190,000 to 185,000 and providing a detailed breakdown of skilled immigration allocations. We also discuss the reforms to the 462 Working Holiday Visa, including the new application process for citizens from China, Vietnam, and India, and the goals of the new reforms to improve efficiency. There's an update on increased university accommodations, with government funding for student housing over the next four years and new regulations for universities to expand accommodations for international students. We talk about the changes to the GTI Visa, which will be replaced by the National Innovation Visa, focusing on attracting talent to drive national sector development. The closure of the Investor Visa is another key point, with the discontinuation of the Business Innovation and Investment Visa starting September 2024 and refunds for applicants preparing to withdraw their applications. We also highlight the reduced work experience requirement for employer-sponsored visas, specifically the reduction for the 482 Visa from two years to one year. Finally, we address the decision not to increase student visa application fees, a relief for many international students. We invite our listeners to share their thoughts and questions about this year’s budget. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’re here to help with any immigration-related inquiries. Please share your opinions and questions about the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and contact New Stone Advisors for any immigration-related assistance. Thank you for tuning in! Stay informed and stay engaged. Until next time!
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In this episode, Johnny Kong discusses the significant changes happening in Australia for students and temporary graduate visa applicants. The English language proficiency requirements have been raised, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 now required for student visas. The minimum requirement for English language intensive courses for overseas students has also increased. The temporary graduate visa (485 visa) now requires an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. The validity of English tests for these visas has been shortened to 1 year. The genuine temporary entrance (GTE) requirement has been replaced by the genuine student test (GS), which focuses on genuine study purposes.
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