COULD YOU BECOME INSTANTLY ELIGIBLE FOR PR IN AUSTRALIA?

November 7, 2023 Visa Sidekick

ATTENTION SKILLED WORKERS: YOU COULD BECOME INSTANTLY ELIGIBLE FOR AUSTRALIA PR ON 25 NOVEMBER UNDER AUSTRALIA'S MAJOR PR ELIGIBILITY SHIFT

Australia is poised to broaden its horizon for Permanent Residency, and your eligibility might just be on the list! If you've been eyeing a future down under, this latest update from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) could be the game-changer you've been waiting for.

Understanding the Big Picture: A Pathway to Australian PR Widens

Last week the Australian government has unveiled a bold plan to revise its migration policy, signaling a sudden eligibility for temporary skilled workers seeking permanent residency. This proposal outlines significant amendments to the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa and related PR pathways.

What's Changing?

Proposed enhancements to the TSS visa could make it easier for applicants already in Australia to transition to permanent residency.
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) may soon have more inclusive nomination requirements, especially for TSS visa holders.

Proceed with caution as it's still not official yet, but mark your calendar for 25 November 2023, the anticipated start date for these changes. It's crucial to note that as of now, the DHA has only released a factsheet suggesting their intended changes. Regulations and legislation remain unchanged until further notice.

Keep an eye on this space. We'll provide updates as they happen, ensuring you have the knowledge to take swift and informed action towards your PR goals.

What This Could Mean for You

If these proposed changes go through, many temporary visa holders who were previously on the edge of eligibility might find themselves well within the bounds for permanent residency.

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FAQs

How might the 25 Nov changes affect me if I hold a 482 visa with an occupation on the MLTSSL list?

These changes mean you should be eligible for the 186 (TRT Stream) after 2 years with your employer sponsor. Before now you needed to work for 3 years with your employer sponsor to be eligible.

Age limit for the 186 is expected to remain, unless you fall under the limited exemptions.

How might the 25 Nov changes affect me if I hold a 482 visa with an occupation on the STSOL list?

These changes mean you should be eligible for the 186 (TRT Stream) after 2 years with your employer sponsor. Before now you weren’t eligible to apply for the 186 TRT unless Covid concessions applied, and you needed to work for 3 years with your employer sponsor to be eligible.

For any 482 visa holders who have an occupation on the STSOL, they should be able to apply for more than two 482 visas from Australia (previously they had to go offshore to apply after the second).

Age limit for the 186 is expected to remain, unless you fall under the limited exemptions.

How might the 25 Nov changes affect me if I hold a 482 visa with an occupation on one of the other occupation lists?

Age limit for the 186 is expected to remain, unless you fall under the limited exemptions.

How might the 25 Nov changes affect me if I am an employer sponsor of 482 visa holders, or prospective 482 visa holders?

These changes mean your 482 workers should be eligible for the 186 (TRT Stream) after 2 years working with you on their 482 visas, no matter their occupation. Until now it was 3 years.

For any 482 visa holders who have an occupation on the STSOL, they should be able to apply for more than two 482 visas from Australia (previously they had to go offshore to apply after the second).

After 25 Nov can I apply for the 186 at any age?

The age limit for the 186 is expected to remain, unless you fall under the limited exemptions (regional doctors and high income earners).

Age concessions for 457 or 482 COVID concession workers will continue to 30 June 2024.

How might the 25 Nov changes affect me if I hold a 186 visa, or have already applied for a 186 visa?

These changes affect eligibility for 482 visas and 186 visas in the Temporary Resident Transitional stream. So, if you have already applied for your 186, these changes won’t impact you.

Please be aware: The details provided above are based on the DHA’s factsheet with is for general informational purposes and does not represent a definitive change in policy at this time. It's essential to stay informed about the official announcements as they unfold to plan your next steps effectively.