On January 11, 2018, the Australian Immigration Service website released an update on Australia's immigration policy, including the update of the Australian occupation list, spouses reunification visas for same-sex marriage, and 888C permanent residence for 188C visas. Temporary skills shortage visas TSS (formerly 457 visas) and employer-guaranteed visa updates, among others, are intercepted in this article as follows:
1. The update of the occupation list of skilled immigrants will take effect on January 17, 2018.
In April 2017, Australia's goverment set up a six-month update to the list of occupations, starting on July 1, 2017, and after the first six months.
2, same-sex marriage applies for spouse reunion visa, spouse option can be changed to spousal (spouse).
Unlike the previous choice of de facto partner (de facto partner), this change applies to a permanent visa for 100 spouses, a temporary visa for 309 spouses, a permanent visa for 801 spouses and a temporary visa for 820 spouses. And 300 unmarried couples temporary visas.
3. Immigration Service reminder from 188C to 888C
Since the first 188C visa applicant was approved in early 2013, the Immigration Board has now received applications for a permanent residence visa from 188C to 888C. However, many applicants have submitted 888C applications prematurely. This makes it difficult for them to meet the application requirements and be refused.
Therefore, the Immigration Board has advised that applicants who submit 188C before July 1, 2015 must submit their 888C permanent residence visa three years and 11 months after the approval of the 88C, and that the application for a permanent residence visa of 888C should be submitted three years and 11 months after its approval. Applicants who submit 188C after July 1, 2015 are required to apply for a 888C permanent residence visa four years after their approval.
4, TSS temporary skills shortage visas will be divided into three categories
a. Short-term category: Australian employers are allowed to employ overseas talents for a maximum period of 2 years. If international trade obligations apply, they may employ up to 4 years. The applicant's occupation is required to be (STSOL). On the short-term occupation list.
b. Medium-and long-term categories: Australian employers are allowed to hire overseas talents for a maximum of four years. Applicants may apply for permanent residence after 3 years of employment. The applicant's occupation is required to be (MLTSSL). On the medium-and long-term career list
c. Labor agreements: allows employers to sign labor agreements with the federal goverment to hire overseas talent.
The latest edition of the 2018 Australian immigrant score table
Australian immigrants adopt a scoring system. Foreign students applying for skilled immigrants in Australia need to meet the following criteria. The higher the score is, the more advantageous it is. If the score reaches 60 points, you can apply for immigration. Here are the conditions and scoring criteria for emigration to Australia. We can refer to the comparison below, for their own score.
1. English proficiency (IELTS test dates are less than two years)
IELTS 4 6 (0 points);
IELTS 4 7 (10 points);
IELTS 4 8 (20 points).
In addition to the IELTS scores, the corresponding score of English proficiency is 0. With an English proficiency score of 0, the applicant can still apply for a classified skilled immigration visa (i.e., 189,190 and 489 visas) as long as the total score reaches the passing score line, provided that an immigration visa is submitted prior to the submission of the immigration visa application. Each of the four IELTS scores is no less than 6 points, and the IELTS test date is within two years of the date of submission of the immigration visa. Applicants can take academic IELTS or immigration IELTS, and immigration does not limit IELTS location.
2, age
At the date of receipt of an invitation to apply for immigration, (at the time of invitation), was under 50 years of age.
Scoring criteria:
The age of the applicant is between 18 and 24 years of age, (25 points).
The age of the applicant is between 25 and 32 years of age, (30 points).
The applicant's age ranges from 33 to 39 (25 points).
The age of the applicant is between 40 and 44 years of age, (15 points).
The applicant's age is between 45 and 49 (0).
3. Nomination of technical occupations
Applicants for immigration visas 189190 and 489 must provide proof that they have passed the relevant immigration occupational assessment when submitting their intention to apply for the (EOI). And the nominating profession must be a profession on the corresponding Australian Technical careers list (Skilled Occupation List).
Applicants for other categories of immigration visas must, at the time of submitting their application for immigration visas, provide proof that they have applied to the relevant immigration vocational assessment bodies. And the nominating profession must be a profession on the corresponding Australian Technical careers list (Skilled Occupation List).
4. Overseas work experience Overseaswork experience (over the past 10 years)
3-5 years working experience (5 points);
5-8 years working experience (10 points);
8-10 years working experience (15 points).
The work experience here is defined as working at least 20 hours a week, paid, and employed by an applicant's immigrant-nominated occupation or a related occupation on the Australian list of technical occupations.
5. Australian work experience (over the past 10 years)
1-3 years working experience (5 points);
3-5 years working experience (10 points);
5-8 years working experience (15 points);
8-10 years working experience (20 points).
Up to 20 points can be obtained from working experience. Work experience must be over the past decade, nominated work or highly relevant work must be at least 20 hours a week and paid work. Job assessment agencies define criteria for the assessment of nominated occupations and the applicant's work experience must meet at least the minimum skill level requirements. Some occupations may require a registration certificate.
6, education-Educationqualification
Applicant (at time of invitation) on the date of receipt of the invitation to apply for immigration
A doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution or a doctorate degree that meets other accreditation criteria (20 points);
Has obtained a bachelor's degree, an honorary bachelor's degree or a master's degree from an Australian university or an overseas university recognized by Australia. (15 points);
Diploma or trade qualifications completed in Australia (10 points);
On the date of receipt of an invitation to apply for immigration, the applicant has received an Diploma (tertiary), level III or level 4 (AQF III/IV) from an Australian institution, or an overseas equivalent (10 points).
Applicants can obtain a maximum of 20 points, according to the highest degree points. The relevant assessment body for nominating occupations usually determines whether the applicant's qualifications meet the criteria for Australian qualifications. The Australian qualifications referred to here need to meet Australia's two-year study requirements.
7, Australian Learning-Recognition of Australian Study (5)
The requirement is that the applicant has completed a course of at least 16 months in Australia (which can be one course, two courses or more). The length of registration of the course with the Australian Ministry of Education is not less than 92 weeks. And the course must be closely related to the nominating profession.
8, Community language-Communitylanguage (5 points)
The applicant has passed the Australian Translation Accreditation Association (NAATI) quasi-professional translation certification (both translation and interpretation).
9, spousal skills-Partnerskills (5 points)
The spouses are required to meet the following four conditions:
(1) under 50 years of age on the date of submission of the application for an immigration visa
(2) before submitting an immigration visa application, an IELTS score of not less than 6 points is obtained in all four items, and the examination date of the IELTS score is within two years of the date of submission of the immigration visa. Academic IELTS or immigrant IELTS are recognized.
(III) the nominating profession has been assessed by the relevant accreditation bodies in Australia (the nominating profession is in the same SOL as the principal applicant)
(4) not less than 12 months of work experience during the past 24 months prior to the submission of an immigration application (the occupation is on the list of technical occupations in Australia and paid for not less than 20 hours per week for working hours). Or meet Australia's two-year study requirements.
10, year of occupation-Professional year (5)
Applicants are required to complete an immigration vocational training program approved by the Minister of Immigration for a period of one year (within four years prior to the date of receipt of an invitation to emigrate) (career year).
11, state goverment guaranteed State/Territory governmentnomination (5 points)
This bonus does not apply to a Class 190 visa application if it is guaranteed by an Australian state or territory goverment.
12, state goverment or kinship guarantee (remote) (10 points)
Sponsorship by family or state or territorygovernment to regional Australia applies for category 489 visa applicants, such as state / territory goverment guarantee or kinship guarantee. This bonus does not apply to 189 and 190 visa applications.
13, Learning in remote areas-Regional Australia Study (5)
This bonus is provided that the applicant meets the Australian two-year study requirement and that the school district and place of residence of the applicant is located in a remote area of Australia or in a city with low population growth (Regional Australia/Low Population Growth Metropolitan Areas).
Remote areas or low-population growth cities in Australia include: Victoria (except Melbourne), South Australia, North, Tasmania, Queensland (except Brisbane and Gold Coast), Western Australia (except pace), New South Wales (Sydney, Newcastle, except Central Coast and Wolonggang).
