It is that point of the yr when making use of for Australian visas will get costlier. Yearly on 1st of July, quite a lot of adjustments are introduced to the planning ranges of varied visas. Moreover, visa software fees (VACs) charged by the Division are revised up in keeping with the CPI forecast. This yr, as per the Migration Modification (Visa Software Fees) Rules 2021 – F2021L00842 the VACs of quite a lot of visas have been elevated by 1.75%, rounded to the closest $5.00 and Enterprise Innovation & Funding Program VACs have gone up by 11.345% + the 1.75%.
So, what has modified for GTI Visa candidates in July 2021 …
1) Visa Software Fees have gone up
| DOHA Charges | Previous Charges | New Charges |
| Australian Visa Charges (major applicant) | AUD 4110 | AUD 4180 |
| Australian Visa Charges (important different) | AUD 2055 | AUD 2095 |
| Australian Visa Charges (per youngster) | AUD 1030 | AUD 1045 |
2) Truthful Work Excessive Revenue Threshold (FWHIT) has gone up
One of many key standards for the International Expertise Visa Program is that candidates ought to have the flexibility to draw a wage at or above the Truthful Work excessive earnings threshold. This threshold was AUD 153,600 previous to July 1st 2021. The FWHIT from July 1st 2021 will likely be AUD 158,500.
3) 2021-22 Migration Planning Ranges for GTI are nonetheless 15,000
The June 2021 e-newsletter by the Division of House Affairs was fascinating, in that, it had some feedback on the Migration Planning Ranges and International Expertise Pathway Necessities.
Whereas it was being anticipated that GTI visa numbers may be reduce for FY 2021-22, the e-newsletter made it clear that this won’t be the case. For FY 2021-22, the planning degree for GTI visas has been set at 15,000 which is identical as final yr. It is very important notice that this quantity is a ceiling and never a goal. What meaning is that the Division is just not obligated to provide out 15,000 GTI visas. Nonetheless, they won’t give out MORE than 15,000 visas this yr.
One other fascinating factor to learn within the e-newsletter was the touch upon the International Expertise Pathway Necessities.
The International Expertise Visa Program is designed to enrich, and never replicate, different Expert Applications. This program is just not for mid-level professionals or entry degree teachers. Candidates should show that they’re amongst the brightest and finest of their area in one of many precedence sectors. Candidates who’ve abilities of profit to Australia, however aren’t trade or tutorial leaders ought to think about different visa choices.
As a part of the net Expression of Curiosity, candidates should present details about their id, contact particulars, location, occupation, employer, wage, {qualifications}, particulars of their achievements in one of many precedence sectors and their capacity to contribute to Australia.
All fields should be accomplished in full and in English. Expressions of Curiosity that don’t present full info within the related area, and as a substitute refer the reader to connected proof, could also be deprioritised or closed.
Moreover, whereas the EOI software type for GTI states that it non-obligatory to have a nominator, the e-newsletter talked about how crucial it’s for candidates to have an appropriate nominator.
Candidates also needs to present particulars of a nominator with a nationwide popularity in the identical sector because the candidate. The nominator should be an Australian citizen, an Australian everlasting resident, an eligible New Zealand citizen or an Australian organisation. Candidates with out proof of an appropriate nominator may have their Expression of Curiosity closed or expertise important delays in processing.
Updates on our GTI purchasers
June/July have been an superior month for quite a lot of our GTI purchasers. We have now obtained 3 invitations within the final 30 days.
Anecdotally, now we have seen that amongst our purchasers, those that at the moment meet and exceed the FWHIT by a excessive quantity AND have an appropriate nominator, normally obtain their invitations for GTI rapidly. In actual fact, one in every of our purchasers was invited inside 5 days. Whereas we might like to take all of the credit score for it 🙂 the very fact is that candidates that may present robust proof of internationally acknowledged distinctive and excellent achievements, exceed the FWHIT and have a powerful nominator have an excellent probability of success with or with out our help.
If you need to get your profile assessed for GTI, be happy to succeed in out.
