Category: Migration News

Each year, the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and the Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) are indexed in line with Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE) to support fair and consistent remuneration for Subclass 482 and Subclass 494 visa holders. These thresholds operate alongside the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) requirement. Sponsors must pay at…

UK citizens age increase to eligibility for Working Holiday Subclass 417 Visa From 1 July 2023 the age of eligibility for UK citizens who can apply for the Working Holiday subclass 417 Visa has increased to 35 years of age.   From 1 July 2024 UK citizens are no longer required to satisfy the specified work…

In the wake of the Bondi Terrorist Attack on 14 December 2025, Australia’s new ”Hate Laws” (Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026) (”The Act”) commenced on 22 January 2026.  The Act introduces a broad package of reforms across several Commonwealth laws aimed at strengthening Australia’s response to antisemitism, hate‑motivated conduct…

Changes To Work Conditions on Subclass 482 and 494 Visas Primary subclass 482 and 494 visa holders are bound by a basic rule that they are required to remain employed in the nominated occupation for their nominating employer (with some exceptions) for the term of their visa to avoid risk of visa cancellation.  The rule…

Philippines Added to List of Work and Holiday Subclass 462 Visa Eligible Countries From 1 July 2024, Philippines passport holders will be able to apply for Work and Holiday Subclass 462 Visas if they meet the following criteria: * Please note that the information provided herein is of a general nature only and is not…

TSMIT Increases to $76,515.00 The Department of Home Affairs have announced a TSMIT Increase effective from 1 July 2025. The increase will raise the current TSMIT from $73,150.00 to $76,515.00. The Department note that these changes are in line with the Government’s commitment at the Jobs and Skills Summit of September 2022. * Please note that…

Student and Student Guardian Visa Financial Capacity Evidence From 1 October 2023 the financial capacity specifications have increased for applicants of subclass 500 student and subclass 590 student guardian visas.  Applicants who are not streamlined need to continue to show evidence of their financial capacity. Please visit our Immi Guide on Student Visa Living Cost…

Working Holiday Visa Updates and Granting of Permanent Resident status to NZ subclass 444 (SCV) Visa Holders Papua New Guinea addition to the Work and Holiday Subclass 462 Visa From 1 July Papua New Guinea is on the list of countries where its citizens are eligible to apply for the Work and Holiday subclass 462…