Australia's Immigration Expansion Program: A Guide for Future Migrants

🗺️Australia's current immigration expansion program is a response to the country's urgent need for foreign workers.

💼The program includes four new visas: specialist skills pathway, core skills pathway, essential skills pathway, and the Mates Visa for Indian Nationals.

🛠️The specialist skills pathway is for foreign nationals earning over $135,000 AUD annually. Expedited processing is provided.

🌍The core skills pathway is for foreign workers earning between $70,000 and $135,000 AUD per year.

⚙️The essential skills pathway is for foreign workers in critical occupations earning less than $70,000 AUD per year. Strict regulations will prevent worker exploitation.

What is the Mates Visa?

—The Mates Visa is a special agreement between India and Australia, allowing 3,000 Indian Nationals to apply for a work visa without a job offer.

What changes are being made to the permanent residency system?

—The government is considering a complete overhaul of the permanent residency system, considering factors such as English proficiency, education, occupation, and age.

Why is Australia creating a register of approved sponsors?

—The register of approved sponsors will provide a list of organizations that can sponsor foreign workers. It will ensure transparency and prevent Visa cancellations without just cause.

Why is Australia focusing on regional development?

—To support regional development, the government will provide support through foreign worker initiative programs, ensuring that growth in regional parts of Australia continues.

Is it a good time to apply for jobs or PR in Australia?

—Yes, the next two years are expected to see a boom in Australia, making it an ideal time to apply for jobs or permanent residency.

00:00Australia's current migration targets state the need for 190,000 new immigrants, indicating a demand for foreign workers.

02:45The government of Australia is introducing four new visas: specialist skills pathway, core skills pathway, essential skills pathway, and Mates Visa for Indian Nationals.

04:10The specialist skills pathway allows foreign nationals earning over $135,000 AUD annually to apply for expedited processing.

04:38The core skills pathway is for foreign workers earning between $70,000 and $135,000 AUD per year.

05:11The essential skills pathway is for foreign workers in critical occupations earning less than $70,000 AUD per year. Stricter regulations will prevent worker exploitation.

06:41The Mates Visa is a special agreement between India and Australia, allowing 3,000 Indian Nationals to apply for a work visa without a job offer.

07:11The government is considering a complete overhaul of the permanent residency system to consider factors such as English proficiency, education, occupation, and age.

07:52The government is creating a register of approved sponsors to ensure transparency and prevent Visa cancellations without just cause.

07:59Supporting regional development is a priority for the government, and foreign worker initiative programs will aid growth in regional parts of Australia.

08:27The next two years in Australia are expected to see significant growth, making it an ideal time to apply for jobs or permanent residency.