Immigration to Australia in 2023

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The criteria for immigration have constantly changed, even more so during and after Covid lockdowns. This seeks to improve Australia’s longer term national interests across a range of economic, social and demographic areas.

Eligible graduate students will have a two-year extension for post-graduate work rights, and they will be able to work up to 48 hours per fortnight. This change will be effective in the next financial year, from 1 July 2023.

Teachers and healthcare workers will receive priority visa processing, as the country needs people with these qualifications. Previously, under Covid restrictions, priority was given to other occupations that were needed at the time.

South Australia has allocated 8,000 places for visas in the 190 (skilled nominated), 191 (skilled regional) and 188 (business innovation) subclasses.

NSW has reduced the work experience and point score requirements for 190 (skilled nominated) visas due to the greater availability of the 189 (skilled independent) visa.

195,000 places have been allocated for permanent skilled migration, an increase from the previously expected 160,000 places.

Covid travel restrictions have been removed, and travellers no longer need to declare Covid-19 vaccination status.

Subclass 457 visa holders no longer have an age limit when applying for temporary residence transition under the 186 visa.

Individual under a Section 48, a previously cancelled visa, can now still apply for a 491, 190 or 494 visa.

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Hope Immigration is about finding the best legal method for immigration into Australia. The visa categories and rules have recently changed, more than usual, after the removal of Covid restrictions. Individuals who previously were not eligible, or who had a visa cancelled, may now have a reasonably good chance of finding a way to move to Australia.

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