Australia permanent residency latest news

Here are some of the latest news and updates on Australia's permanent residency program:

Recent Changes:

  1. New Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) points system: From November 16, 2021, the Australian government introduced a new points-based system for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). The changes aim to prioritize candidates with skills in high-demand occupations and those who can contribute to the country's economic growth.
  2. Changes to the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: From November 16, 2021, the Australian government introduced changes to the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa, including a new points-based system and increased eligibility for certain occupations.
  3. New Priority Migration Skilled (subclass 188) visa: In November 2021, the Australian government introduced a new Priority Migration Skilled (subclass 188) visa, which aims to fast-track the processing of skilled migration applications for critical occupations.

Recent Updates:

  1. Australia's permanent migration program: In November 2021, the Australian government announced that it would reduce the country's permanent migration program by 30,000 places in 2022-2023 to address concerns about population growth and the impact of migration on the country's infrastructure and services.
  2. New occupation lists: In October 2021, the Australian government released new occupation lists for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa. The lists include new occupations and changes to existing ones.
  3. Changes to the English language requirement: In September 2021, the Australian government announced changes to the English language requirement for skilled migration applications. The changes aim to ensure that applicants have a higher level of English language proficiency.

Upcoming Changes:

  1. New points-based system for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189): The Australian government plans to introduce a new points-based system for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) in 2022. The changes aim to prioritize candidates with skills in high-demand occupations and those who can contribute to the country's economic growth.
  2. Changes to the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: The Australian government plans to introduce changes to the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa in 2022, including a new points-based system and increased eligibility for certain occupations.

Recent News:

  1. Australia's population growth: In November 2021, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released data showing that Australia's population growth rate has slowed down due to a decline in international migration.
  2. Economic impact of migration: In October 2021, a report by the Australian Treasury found that migration has a positive impact on the country's economy, contributing to economic growth and increasing the tax base.
  3. Regional migration: In September 2021, the Australian government announced plans to increase regional migration to address labor shortages and population growth in regional areas.

I hope this information is helpful. Please note that the Australian government's immigration policies and procedures are subject to change, and it's always best to check with the official government sources or a licensed immigration consultant for the most up-to-date information.