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Australia New Visa Changes To Halve The Number Of Migrations In Over 2 Years

cltcadmin — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 17:10:59 +0000

Australia New Visa Law Changes To Halve The Number Of Migrations In Over 2 Years

Australia is implementing stricter student visa regulations to address a surge in migration. The new measures, effective March 23, 2024, aim to ensure international students prioritize pursuing genuine academic qualifications, not simply working in the country.

Key Changes to Australia’s Student Visa System:

Genuine Student Test: This evaluation will assess a student’s true intentions for studying in Australia.
No Further Stay Clause: This restricts students from applying for permanent residency based solely on their student visa.
Limited Work Options: The government will limit the work hours international students can undertake.
Increased English Language Requirements: Australia will raise the English language proficiency required for student and graduate visa applications.
Education Provider Scrutiny: Institutions with a history of visa regulation violations risk suspension from enrolling international students.
Unrestricted Working Hour Revocation: The previous policy allowing unlimited work hours for international students is revoked.

These stricter regulations follow the reversal of relaxed student visa rules implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Record Migration Levels Prompt Action:

Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals a significant rise in net immigration, surging 60% to a record 548,800 in the year ending September 2023 (https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/overseas-migration/latest-release). This influx, largely driven by students from India, China, and the Philippines, has created challenges. While it eased pressure on wages, it worsened the housing situation, causing record-low rental vacancies and soaring construction costs.

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The Australian government aims to strike a balance between attracting international students and managing migration levels. The new student visa rules are intended to ensure those coming to Australia prioritize educational pursuits while contributing positively to the economy.

This article is for informational purposes only. Not all details pertaining to the new student visa regulations may be included. For the latest updates and official information, consult the Australian government’s official website (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/).

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New Updates On Part Time Work Rights In Australia For International Students

cltcadmin — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:14:41 +0000

New Updates On Part Time Work Rights In Australia For International Students

Last updated: 04/10/2022

New Update!

Are you ready for some important news?

Unrestricted work rights for student visa holders to end on 30 June 2023

To address workforce shortages, student visa work hours restrictions have been temporarily relaxed.

Until 30 June 2023, all ongoing students as well as new student arrivals and secondary applicants are able to work more than 40 hours a fortnight in any sector of the economy and work before their course of study commences.

After the 30 June 2023, the number of hours a Student visa holder will be allowed to work will again be capped. The number of hours a Student visa holder works, ensures that Students focus on obtaining a quality Australian education and qualification. Students must make sure they are aware of any changes to visa conditions, including work rights.

Information for employers;

Employers must continue to follow Australian workplace law. Overseas workers, including international students, have the same rights under Australian workplace law as all other employees.

While these measures are in place, the Department of Home Affairs and Australian Border Force will:

->Exercise their discretion under s116(1)(b) of the Migration Act 1958. This is to not cancel the visas of students who work more than 40 hours each fortnight to support your organisation

->Not refer student visa holders for investigation of any potential offence under s235 of the Migration Act 1958. This might relate to the hours worked by a student visa holder in breach of their visa conditions

->Not refer you or relevant third-party labour hire companies, as an employer, for investigation of any potential offence under s245AC of the Migration Act 1958. This might relate to allowing a student visa holder to work in breach of their visa conditions.

So if you are a student who would need to work part time to support your studies due to financial issues then you are recommended to apply as soon as possible so that you can make use of the unlimited work hours rule currently in effect which would greatly help you to earn more and support yourself without a limit. After 30 June 2023 this privilage will be set back to normal.

And 2+ years extension of work permit for international students in Australia. Meaning;

Degree holders	Number of years of stay previously	New Number of years of stay
Bachelor’s	2	4
Master’s	3	5
PhD	4	6

If you want to study in Australia or know someone who does;

Please contact our admissions WhatsApp number +94770565616 with the following details of yours when sending Initial message;

Name

High School Results, Degree GPA & Subject Done

Subject Needed And Which Level Bsc, Msc etc?

The max budget parents/you are able to manage for degree tuition fees only In USD per year. Eg:-28,000USD per year etc(According to budget your options will be mentioned)

Please remember to include each and every detail mentioned above when sending 1st message to receive faster response as the admission team gets so many applications per day.

New Update!

Are you ready for some important news?

Unrestricted work rights for student visa holders to end on 30 June 2023
- To address workforce shortages, student visa work hours restrictions have been temporarily relaxed.
- Until 30 June 2023, all ongoing students as well as new student arrivals and secondary applicants are able to work more than 40 hours a fortnight in any sector of the economy and work before their course of study commences.

After the 30 June 2023, the number of hours a Student visa holder will be allowed to work will again be capped. The number of hours a Student visa holder works, ensures that Students focus on obtaining a quality Australian education and qualification. Students must make sure they are aware of any changes to visa conditions, including work rights.

Information for employers;

Employers must continue to follow Australian workplace law. Overseas workers, including international students, have the same rights under Australian workplace law as all other employees.

While these measures are in place, the Department of Home Affairs and Australian Border Force will:

->Exercise their discretion under s116(1)(b) of the Migration Act 1958. This is to not cancel the visas of students who work more than 40 hours each fortnight to support your organisation