Australian Skilled Visa - Update
01 Aug 2018
This includes the implementation on 1 July 2018:
• The pilot launch of Global Talent Scheme
• Changes in the online skilled application forms
• A new pass mark for point’s test of the skilled migration.
These changes are also consistent with the announcement of the Government on 18th April 2017.
The Home Affairs Department is in the final stages of preparation regarding implementing changes in the Skilling Australians Fund in this quarter of 2018. Additionally, the precise date of implementation will have an impact, by legislative and systems release process, and time frame.
Moreover, more detailed information will be shared when it is available to share publically, after allowing for the progress of associated legislation and approval processes for regulatory amendments.
TSS visa processing times
• 57 days for the short term stream
• 55 days for the medium term stream
• 28 days for the labor agreement stream.