From 23/03/2024, the Australian Department of Immigration will no longer require a GTE Statement for the subclass 500 visa. Instead, a new test, GS – Genuine Student, will be applied. For applicants who have applied for the subclass 500 visa before 23/03/2024, the old rules will still apply, meaning that [...]
There has been an official announcement of English language requirements for the subclass 500 and subclass 485 visas, which apply to all subclass 500 and subclass 485 visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024, specifically: For student visa (visa 500): IELTS: 5.5 to 6.0 (or equivalent). Minimum score [...]
Australian Immigration News Australian Immigration Changes 2024 – 2025 The start of the new financial year means the start of a new program for Australian immigration, with many changes from 1 July 2024: Minimum income threshold for Essential Skills Visa: $135,000 for highly skilled professionals (Specialist Skills Income Threshold – [...]
