Australia new visa rules

Australia has introduced several new visa rules and changes to its immigration policies in recent years. Here are some of the key changes:

1. Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) and eVisitor visa changes

• From November 2019, the Australian government introduced a new online application process for ETA and eVisitor visas.
• The new system allows for faster processing times and more convenient application options.

2. Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) changes

• From November 2019, the Australian government introduced a new points-based system for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
• The new system assesses applicants based on their skills, qualifications, and work experience, as well as their language proficiency and adaptability.

3. Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) changes

• From November 2019, the Australian government introduced a new points-based system for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190).
• The new system assesses applicants based on their skills, qualifications, and work experience, as well as their language proficiency and adaptability.

4. Family Stream visa changes

• From November 2019, the Australian government introduced a new points-based system for the Family Stream visa.
• The new system assesses applicants based on their relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, as well as their language proficiency and adaptability.

5. Temporary Skilled Migration visa (subclass 482) changes

• From March 2020, the Australian government introduced a new Temporary Skilled Migration visa (subclass 482) to replace the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457).
• The new visa has a four-year term and is designed to attract highly skilled workers to fill labor shortages in certain industries.

6. Labour Agreement visa changes

• From March 2020, the Australian government introduced a new Labour Agreement visa to allow employers to sponsor foreign workers for specific jobs.
• The new visa is designed to attract highly skilled workers to fill labor shortages in certain industries.

7. Regional Migration visa changes

• From November 2019, the Australian government introduced a new Regional Migration visa to encourage migrants to live and work in regional areas.
• The new visa has a five-year term and is designed to attract skilled workers to fill labor shortages in regional areas.

8. English language requirements

• From November 2019, the Australian government introduced new English language requirements for visa applicants.
• Applicants must demonstrate a certain level of English language proficiency, as assessed by a recognized English language testing authority.

9. Character requirements

• From November 2019, the Australian government introduced new character requirements for visa applicants.
• Applicants must demonstrate good character and be assessed as not posing a risk to the Australian community.

10. Health requirements

• From November 2019, the Australian government introduced new health requirements for visa applicants.
• Applicants must demonstrate good health and be assessed as not posing a risk to the Australian community.

It's important to note that these changes are subject to change, and applicants should always check the official Australian Government Department of Home Affairs website for the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and application processes.