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➡ Content:
00:00 Introduction
00:34 128 New Occupations added to the South Australia DAMA
01:21 Student Visa News
02:00 English test TOEFL iBT is now accepted for all Australian Visas
02:20 End of the 476 Visa
02:35 Graduate visa changes
03:15 Skilled Points Review Paper
04:02 New Core Skills Occupation List
04:58 Vetassess Skills Assessment
05:14 State Nomination 190 and 491 Visas

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128 new occupations added to SA's DAMAs: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/ne...

Reduction of Graduate Visa Age Limit to 35 and Under Starting July 1st:
https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/ne...

Will your occupation be on the new Core Skills Occupation List?
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As the end of the financial year approaches, many changes are being made to the Australian immigration system. In this article, we will go through some of those changes.

128 New Occupations Added to the SA DAMA
The South Australian regional DAMA and the Adelaide City DAMA have both been extended and expanded.
The SA regional DAMA now includes 128 new occupations across various sectors, including construction, trade, agribusiness, ICT, health, education, and renewable energy.

Student Visa News
From 10 May 2024, the financial requirement for Student visa applicants will increase from AUD 24,505 to AUD 29,710.
The last increase happened in October 2023, and this new increase was not expected for this financial year.

TOEFL iBT tests taken from 5 May 2024 are valid for Australian visas and migration purposes. The test must be taken at a secure test center, as the department does not currently accept online English tests.

End of the 476 Visa
As widely expected, the skilled recognized graduate 476 visa will permanently close from 1 July 2024. This is disappointing for many, but it was expected.

Graduate Visa Changes
The main change will be the reduction of the maximum eligible age from under 50 to 35 years and under, proposed to be implemented from 1 July 2024.
Exceptions include Hong Kong and British overseas national passport holders, who will be eligible up to the age of 50.

Skilled Points Review Paper
The Australian Government published a paper discussing potential changes to the points test for the 189, 190, and 491 visas.
The review may alter the available points by removing and reducing factors and adding new ones.

Jobs and Skills Australia has opened a consultation about the Core Skills Occupation list.
This list will be for the Core Skills visa, designed to replace the 482 employersponsored visa with similar requirements.
The consultation categorizes occupations into three groups:
1. Confident On List – Occupations that Jobs and Skills Australia is certain should remain on the list.
Occupations such as Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Diesel Motor Mechanic, and IT Network Administrator.
2. Confident Off List – Occupations recommended for removal based on current labor market insights.
Occupations such as Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Cattle Farmer, ICT Project Manager, and Real Estate Representative.
3. Targeted for Consultation – Occupations that require further input from stakeholders to determine their necessity and priority.
Occupations such as Chef, Cook, Finance Manager, Web Designer, Hairdresser, and Marketing Specialist.

VETASSESS is accepting new applications again for cook, diesel motor mechanic, and motor mechanic.

Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory have already closed for expressions of interest. Other states and territories may close soon.

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