New English Language Requirements

The Australian Government has made changes to English Language Requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas.

Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP)

As part of the Migration Strategy, the Government announced that it would not provide any new allocations for the BIIP while a new talent and innovation visa was considered. The new National Innovation visa will be available at the end of 2024.

Increase to the Financial Capacity Requirement for Student and Student Guardian visas

From 10 May 2024, the amount of money that Student and Student Guardian visa applicants need to have to be eligible for the visa is increasing.

Restricting onshore visa hopping to the Student visa program

The Government is focused on strengthening the integrity of the Student visa program. This will ensure we grant visas to genuine students and give students who receive qualifications in Australia opportunities to contribute to Australia’s economic growth.

Visa conditions 8107, 8607 and 8608 are changing

From 1 July 2024, visa conditions 8107, 8607 and 8608 are changing in response to the Australian Governments Migration Strategy.