Australia visa news 2019

Here are some key updates on Australia visa news in 2019:

Changes to Temporary Skilled Migration

• In March 2019, the Australian government introduced changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration (TSM) program, aimed at reducing the number of temporary workers in certain occupations and encouraging employers to hire Australian citizens and permanent residents.
• The changes affected occupations such as chefs, cooks, and food and beverage attendants, among others.

New Visa Options for International Students

• In April 2019, the Australian government introduced new visa options for international students, including a post-study work visa and a pathway to permanent residency.
• The new visa options aimed to attract more international students to Australia and provide them with more opportunities to stay and work in the country after completing their studies.

Changes to Partner Visa Processing

• In May 2019, the Australian government introduced changes to the partner visa processing system, aimed at reducing processing times and improving the overall experience for applicants.
• The changes included the introduction of a new online application system and the use of artificial intelligence to streamline the assessment process.

New Visa Options for Entrepreneurs

• In June 2019, the Australian government introduced new visa options for entrepreneurs, including a startup visa and a business innovation and investment visa.
• The new visa options aimed to attract more entrepreneurs and innovators to Australia and provide them with the opportunity to start and grow their businesses in the country.

Changes to Skilled Independent Visa

• In July 2019, the Australian government introduced changes to the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), aimed at attracting more highly skilled workers to Australia.
• The changes included the introduction of a new points-based system and the removal of the 10-year age limit for applicants.

New Visa Options for International Graduates

• In August 2019, the Australian government introduced new visa options for international graduates, including a post-study work visa and a pathway to permanent residency.
• The new visa options aimed to attract more international students to Australia and provide them with more opportunities to stay and work in the country after completing their studies.

Changes to Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa

• In September 2019, the Australian government introduced changes to the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457), aimed at reducing the number of temporary workers in certain occupations and encouraging employers to hire Australian citizens and permanent residents.
• The changes affected occupations such as chefs, cooks, and food and beverage attendants, among others.

New Visa Options for International Students with STEM Qualifications

• In October 2019, the Australian government introduced new visa options for international students with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) qualifications, including a post-study work visa and a pathway to permanent residency.
• The new visa options aimed to attract more international students with STEM qualifications to Australia and provide them with more opportunities to stay and work in the country after completing their studies.

Changes to Family Visa Processing

• In November 2019, the Australian government introduced changes to the family visa processing system, aimed at reducing processing times and improving the overall experience for applicants.
• The changes included the introduction of a new online application system and the use of artificial intelligence to streamline the assessment process.

New Visa Options for International Students with Vocational Education and Training Qualifications

• In December 2019, the Australian government introduced new visa options for international students with vocational education and training (VET) qualifications, including a post-study work visa and a pathway to permanent residency.
• The new visa options aimed to attract more international students with VET qualifications to Australia and provide them with more opportunities to stay and work in the country after completing their studies.

These are just some of the key updates on Australia visa news in 2019. It's always a good idea to check the official government website or consult with a registered migration agent for the most up-to-date information on Australian visa requirements and changes.