Moving To Australia Debika Migration Services

Episode Summary:

In today’s episode, we discuss the recent changes to the student visa program. As part of the new measures being introduced to the Australian Migration System one of the changes recommended was to bring in reforms that would directly impact International Students and Temporary Graduate Visa holders. For all applications lodged on and after the 23 March 2024, the government is now raising the English language requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas.

The conversation begins with the recent changes for the English Laguage Test scores for student visa and temporary graduate visa holders. Amitava details out the minimum test scores now for both IELTS and PTE for subclass 500 and subclass 485. Hong Kong passport holders and British National Overseas (BNO), are not required to meet this increased language requirement. The test validity window for all Temporary Graduate visa applications decreases from three years to one year. Applicants must provide evidence that they have completed an English Language test no more than one year immediately before the date of the visa application.

Students who will be studying English through ELICOS, there will be no change. Partners and dependents of primary student visa applicants do not have to meet these changes.

Amitava details out other changes that the government is bringing in - Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement. ​From 23 March 2024, the Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaces the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for Student visas. Student visa applicants no longer need to satisfy the GTE requirement that they genuinely intend to only stay in Australia temporarily. The GS requirement focuses on the assessment of the student’s genuine intention to study in Australia.

Keywords:

IELTS, Student Visa Program, Student Visa, suclass 500, Temporary Graduate Visa, subclass 485, English Language Test, Pearson Test of English (PTE)

Main Topics:

• (00:00) Changes to IELST Requirements

• (04:40) Onshore Applicants for Masters or PHD

• (06:41) Genuine Temporary Entrant Requirement

Additional Resources:

• Student Visa Program - New IELTS Requirements

• Student Visa

• Temporary Graduate Visa

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Episode Summary:

The Temporary Skill Shortage visa lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill. There are many pathways available to someone on a 482 visa for permanent residency.

Amitava begins the conversation by discussing how an employer in Australia can nominate an overseas worker for a TSS visa when they are unable to fill the position locally. He touches upon the eligibility requirements of an applicant to be granted the visa. When one enters Australia on a 482 visa, Amitava implores them to understand their work rights and study the labour market so that they are aware of the minimum salary threshold and other benefits they should be entitled to.

There are some employers who take advantage of skilled migrants and underpay them as they are under no obligation to be audited by the Australian Government. The discussion then steers towards the key differences between short-term and medium-term streams for a 482 visa. There have been some major overhauls to the Australian Migration System. One of them being that currently, even short-term 482 visa holders are eligible for permanent residence. However, this comes with its own caveat. An applicant on a short-term stream visa can only apply for a PR if their employer agrees to nominate them. Some employers use this power imbalance to strongarm their employees from leaving, which has led to worker exploitation.

An employer's refusal to sponsor a skilled migrant's PR is not the end of the road. Amitava moves on to discuss the various pathways still available for someone to continue to live and work in Australia indefinitely. He talks about how his company, Debika Migration Services, can help migrant workers. There are many Skilled Migrant visas available and DMS can provide a free evaluation of their skills and advise them the right way forward.

The episode concludes with Amitava throwing light on the most common misconceptions applicants have about applying for a PR while they are on a 482 visa.

Keywords:

Subclass 482, TSS, Labour Agreement, Skilled Independent Visa, Australian PR

Main Topics:

• (00:00) Sponsoring an Overseas Worker

• (05:48) Short-Term Stream, Medium-Term Stream

• (08:56) When Employer Refuses to Nominate Your PR

• (11:12) DMS Services For TSS Visa Holders

Additional Resources:

• TSS Subclass 482 visa

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Episode Summary:

In this episode, we have a conversation about the great Kiwi exodus. Amitava reveals why so many New Zealanders are flocking to Oz. Many young professionals in the critical sector and health care industry from Wellington, Christchurch, or Auckland are keen to make the move from NZ. They find that wages in Australia are higher, the cost of living is lower than in NZ and the real estate market is more suitable to many who are first home buyers.

Amitava explains why his clients from NZ came to Oz and what is it about their neighbours that has cemented their decision of crossing the Tasman Sea. Not so long ago, the DHA announced changes to citizenship eligibility for some New Zealand citizens holding a Special Category (subclass 444) visa. From 1 July 2023 New Zealand citizens who have been living in Australia for four years or more will be eligible to apply directly for Australian citizenship. They will no longer need to first apply for and be granted a permanent visa. Amitava goes into a fair amount of detail on this topic and how this has become a game changer for many Kiwis.

We wrap up this episode with Amitava's final thoughts on the society Australia is creating and planning to build for the future to make it a very attractive destination for young professionals and families.

Keywords:

Subclass 444, Special Category Visa, Australian PR, Australian Citizenship, New Zealand Citizen

Main Topics:

• (00:00) Why Kiwis Are Moving to Oz?

• (04:04) What's Better - Cost of Living, Salary, Lifestyle?

• (04:56) Subclass 444 - Special Category Visa (SCV)

• (08:00) Bringing Parents to Oz From NZ

• (09:02) Can NZ PR Holders Live & Work in Oz Permanently?

• (10:25) Final Thoughts on AUS Society For the Future

Additional Resources:

• Changes to Citizenship Eligibility for NZ Citizens

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Episode Summary:

Every visa, except a PR, comes with certain conditions when granted. Some conditions always apply, and some may apply depending on a range of criteria. These visa conditions apply not only to the primary applicant, but also to all the secondary applicants as well. A breach of any of the conditions that are imposed on an applicant's visa may result in the visa being revoked. One must be cognizant of what these conditions are and where one can find more information about the conditions tied to their visa.

Amitava walks you through some of the most common conditions that he has seen being attached to Regional visa (subclass 491), Student Visa (subclass 485), Parent visa (subclass 870), Visitor visa(subclass 600), and Working Holiday visa (subclass 417). He puts great emphasis on certain aspects of conditions tied to a student visa that is very easily misconstrued by them. A breach of these conditions led to one of his clients receiving a notice from the DHA that requested an explanation for her actions, failing which her visa would be revoked.

Many migrants who are keen to move their parents permanently to Australia should have a listen to Parent visa chapter of this episode. There, Amitava goes into detail about hurdles one many face to extend their stay, if visa conditions are not adhered to.

Keywords:

Visa Condition 8579, 8515, 8105, 8104, 8203, 8204, 8532, 8580, 8531, 8103, 8503, Regional Visa, Student Visa, Working Holiday Visa, Parent Visa, Visitor Visa

Main Topics:

• (00:00) What are Visa Conditions?

• (02:44) Regional Visa Conditions

• (09:39) VEVO

• (10:51) Student Visa Conditions

• (16:55) Working Holiday Visa Conditions

• (19:48) Parent Visa Conditions

• (22:06) Visitor Visa Conditions

• (23:12) PR for Parents

Additional Resources:

• VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online)

• Visa conditions

• Condition list

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Episode Summary:

There are many ways for skilled migrants to work and live in Australia and make it their permanent home. Regional Migration is one such way to make this move a possibility. The regional migration program consists of:

• 2 skilled regional provisional visas that provide a pathway to permanent residence.

• a skilled regional permanent resident visa (from November 2022) – subclass 191.

• additional points under the Skilled Migration Points Test for skilled migrants nominated to live and work in regional Australia.

• more options for international students who graduate from regional universities.

In this episode Amitava sheds light on the truth about living and working in regional areas. He navigates the complex landscape of Designated Regional Areas defined by the Department of Home Affairs. Listen to him spit facts on moving between regional areas for better employment opportunities. Quite a few skilled workers are sponsored by employers and move to regional Australia. What happens when they lose their job or if they are offered better employment opportunities by another employer? How can they continue to extend their stay? These are questions Amitava answers along with discussing pathways to PR.

Main Topics:

• (00:00) Regional Migration Program

• (04:30) Living in a Regional Area

• (05:36) Employment Opportunities

• (07:27) Moving to Another Regional Area

• (09:34) Switching Employer on a 494 Visa

• (11:14) Medicare

• (11:52) Tuition Fee Primary & Secondary School

• (12:56) Securing Home Loan on 491 or 494

• (13:55) Pathways to PR

Additional Resources:

• Designated Regional Area

• NSW Government School Tuition Fees

• Victoria Government School Tuition Fees

• South Australia Government School Tuition Fees

• Queensland Government School Tuition Fees

• Western Australia Government School Tuition Fees

Keywords:

Subclass 491, 494, 191, Designated Regional Areas, Medicare

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Episode Summary:

When you lodge an EOI within a nominated occupation, your skills must meet the standards set by the DHA to work in that occupation. To prove your eligibility, an applicant must get their skills assessed by a skills assessing authority. If you don't get a positive assessment result you cannot apply for a skilled migration visa. Obtaining a suitable skills assessment is mandatory for some visa subclasses (and streams) and may be requested for others.

A skill assessment is mandatory for the following visas:

General Skilled Migration visas (Subclass 189, 190, 489, 491), Employer Sponsored Visas (Subclass 186, 187), Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482), and Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) graduate work stream.

Individuals who are qualified to work or train in an eligible skilled occupation in Australia must get their skills assessed by the skills assessing authority relevant to their occupation. Amitava shares his insights on what applicants must do for getting their skills assessed before lodging an EOI. He discusses the course of action for applicants who have received an invitation to apply for a visa, but their skills assessment has expired.

Main Topics:

• (00:00) Skills Assessment (SA)

• (05:12) Work Exp or Academics

• (06:52) When to Get Skills Assessed?

• (10:20) Lodging an EOI v Lodging a Visa

• (13:40) Reassessment for Expired SA after Visa Invitation

Additional Resources:

• Skills Assessing Authorities

• Australian Computer Society

• Engineers Australia

Keywords:

Skills Assessment, EOI, VETASSESS, General Skilled Migration, Temporary Graduate Visa, Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (TSS)

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