Australia new visa 2019

Australia has introduced several new visas in 2019 to attract skilled workers, students, and other categories of migrants. Here are some of the new visas introduced in 2019:

  1. Skilled Independent visa (subclass 191): This visa is for highly skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member. It replaces the previous Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 188).
  2. Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: This visa is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia. It is a temporary visa that allows holders to live and work in regional areas for up to 5 years.
  3. Skilled Work Regional (subclass 494) visa: This visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an employer. It is a temporary visa that allows holders to live and work in regional areas for up to 5 years.
  4. Student visa (subclass 500) changes: The Australian government has introduced changes to the student visa program to ensure that international students are better prepared for life in Australia. The changes include a new English language requirement and a requirement for students to have a certain amount of money to support themselves while studying.
  5. Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) changes: The Australian government has introduced changes to the Temporary Graduate visa program to attract more international students to study in Australia. The changes include a new post-study work stream and a requirement for students to have a certain amount of money to support themselves while studying.
  6. Business Talent (subclass 132) visa: This visa is for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to establish a new business in Australia. It is a permanent visa that allows holders to live and work in Australia permanently.
  7. Entrepreneur visa (subclass 188) changes: The Australian government has introduced changes to the Entrepreneur visa program to attract more entrepreneurs to start businesses in Australia. The changes include a new stream for entrepreneurs who want to start a business in a regional area.

Some of the key features of these new visas include:

It's important to note that these visas are subject to change, and the Australian government may introduce new visas or make changes to existing visas in the future. If you're considering applying for an Australian visa, it's best to check the official government website or consult with a migration agent for the most up-to-date information.