The Australian Government has announced several visa changes for 2025. These changes are not minor but transformative updates that will reshape the way overseas people move, live, or settle in Australia in the future.
Let’s have a look at the top 5 visa changes in Australia that are going to be effective in 2025.
1. Skilled Migration Point
System Revamped
The introduction of a new point test system for skilled migration was one of the major changes in the Australian migration program in 2024.
The Australian government introduced reforms in the point-test system for the permanent skilled migration program by using factors like education, English language skills, occupation, and age to replace the current factors that are not aligned with Australia’s economic growth for the long term.
2. Introduction of Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
A core occupation list (CSOL), a carefully curated list of in-demand occupations in Australia, was developed by Jobs and Skills Australia on December 3, 2024.
The purpose is to ensure it aligns with Australia’s unique needs and the future workforce. This core list replaced the outdated and complex occupation list with a single comprehensive list of 456 occupations.
3. Skills in Demand Visanbsp;
On December 7, 2024, the Australian government has replace the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa with a new Skills in Demand visa. From now on, the CSOL will be applicable to the Core Skills stream of the new SID. Further, it will also apply to the Direct Entry stream of the permanent Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa.
4. Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) Increase
From July 1, 2024, the Temporary Skilled Income Threshold (TSMIT) increased from $53,900 to $70,000, expanding pathways to permanent residence in Australia. By this date, new nomination applications are required to meet this new TSMIT of $70,000, at the annual minimum salary rate.
5. Proposed Student Caps For 2025
The Australian National Planning Level has announced a cap on the total number of new international student commencements for the 2025 program, effective from January 1, 2025. Through this cap, the Austrian government is trying to limit the number of international students per institution to keep things balanced and aligned.
In addition to giving relief to the Australian universities that have adequate student housing, they can increase their capacity for international students.
Source: LinkedIn
