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Australia-wide labour shortage
Relying on offshore migrants
According to official statistics,Australia’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in June — the lowest level in 40 years. Australia’s labour shortage now ranks second worst globally.Up to 480,000 vacancies are waiting to be filled!
(Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics)
Despite government efforts, Australia’s labour shortage has seen little improvement since late last year and is continuing to worsen for a variety of reasons.
Employers, businesses and state governments across Australia are calling on the federal government to ease restrictions on offshore migration to quickly fill skills shortages.This is a moment when Australia urgently needs talented people of all backgrounds — including many from the Chinese community — to help revitalise the economy!
Australia plans to fast-track visa processing for offshore skilled migrants. The opportunities below are not to be missed — get on board this migration wave!
Skilled migration quota increases
More opportunities in popular pathways
The 2022–2023 financial year quota is currently set at 160,000,In early September, the federal government will consult with various stakeholders on employment and skills shortages,In October, the newly elected Labor government will announce its new budget. Current indications suggest the overall migration quota for Australia may be increased.
Within the current 160,000 allocation,the total skilled migration quota for this financial year is 109,900 places,representing approximately 70% of the total — an increase of nearly 40% (over 30,000 places) compared to the 2021–22 planned annual quota of 79,600.
Within the skilled migration programme, quotas for the independent skilled, state-nominated, and employer-sponsored categories have all increased compared to last financial year’s planned allocations. The specific increases are as follows:
– The quota for skilled independent migration has grown from 6,500 to 16,652 — an increase of 10,152 places, a rise of 156%;
– The quota for state-nominated migration has grown from 11,200 to 20,000 — an increase of 8,800 places, a rise of 78.6%
Skilled migration to Australia
Advantages
1. Subclass 189/190/186 can grant permanent residency in one step;
2. You can work and study in Australia;
3. You can apply for Australian citizenship;
4. One application covers the whole family;
5. Cost-effective with lower fees;
6. Multiple pathways and plenty of options
7. Choose the most suitable pathway based on your individual circumstances
Subclass 190/491 state-nominated skilled migration
Good news
This financial year,five states have officially announced the opening of an offshore applicant pathway— including the ACT, Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia, and Victoria, and the Northern Territory. Within this financial year, the ACT has added occupations to its list, and Queensland, Tasmania, and Western Australia have published their core policies.
Victoria has not yet published its policy, but it has confirmed it will open the offshore pathway. New South Wales and South Australia both opened offshore pathways in the previous financial year.
Offshore state-nominated skilled migration success stories from last financial year
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Subclass 189 skilled independent migration
The migration quota for this financial year has been increased to 16,652. Subclass 189 issues invitations every three months — a round was originally due in July, but no announcement has been made as yet.
It remains to be seen whether the increased quota will translate into actual benefits this financial year. Additionally, offshore applicants must compete directly against onshore international students for points — this pathway is recommended as a backup option only.
For those planning a skilled migration pathway, now is the time to start preparing —get your skills assessment and English qualifications ready in advanceso you can submit your EOI at any time. The earlier you prepare, the earlier you can submit!
If you are unsure about your nominated occupation or unfamiliar with state nomination policies, don’t worry — we will keep you fully informed ofall new policy updatesand help you selectthe most suitable offshore skilled migration pathway!
Employer-sponsored migration
Stable processing Long-term support
The employer-sponsored skilled migration pathway has always been open to offshore applicants — even during the pandemic, nominations continued to be granted. This pathwaydoes not require EOI points competition,has relatively lower English requirements, and allows you to bring your whole family to live in Australia.
The key requirement isfinding an employer in Australia willing to provide sponsorship. As mentioned above, Australia is currently experiencing industry-wide staffing shortages —this is precisely the moment employers are most eager to hire, and skilled overseas workers with years of experience are exactly what they are looking for, so job opportunities and available positions are more plentiful than ever.
Based on recent data,employer-sponsored migration quotas have remained consistently stable— between 25,000 and 35,000 per year.
Advantages of employer-sponsored migration
1. No EOI points competition required;
2. Permanent residency can be granted in one step;
3. Short processing times — visa granted within 4–6 months;
4. Application and visa grant can occur while the applicant is offshore;
5. One application covers the whole family;
6. Fast nomination processing, high visa grant rates;
7. At least 30,000 quota places this financial year;
Popular occupations eligible for the Subclass 186 direct-entry employer-sponsored permanent residency:
IT programmers, software engineers, engineers, accountants, business analysts, university lecturers, quantity surveyors, architects, landscape designers, and project managersand 216 other occupations.
Subclass 186 – Accountant nomination approved
For more success stories, see the following article:
Explore other options
This innovation business visa is worth a look!
For those who are offshore but are unable to pursue skilled migration due to occupation or points restrictions, it may be worth exploring the Subclass 188E (Entrepreneur) visa. This is the most recent business and investor migration visa category introduced by the Department of Home Affairs in September 2016.No business background required, no high English score needed, age can be extended to under 55, and — most importantly — there is no ongoing investment amount requirement. It is one of Australia’s most accessible and low-cost business migration options.
Queensland has confirmed the re-opening of Subclass 188E this financial year!
Who is the 188E visa suitable for?
1. International students currently in Australia who do not have a suitable nominated occupation, have studied in Australia for several years, and wish to settle here.
2. Offshore applicants with entrepreneurial experience or a business plan who intend to start a business in Australia.
Advantages of the Subclass 188E visa:
1. No work experience requirement
2. No business background requirement
3. No points test requirement
4. No proof of funds source required
5. No personal or household asset requirement
Requirements for the Subclass 188E visa:
1. Aged under 55
2. English at IELTS 6 in all four bands or equivalent
3. A business plan demonstrating an innovative concept
If you havean innovative business plan and are confident you can achievean English score equivalent to IELTS 6 in all four bands or above,along with a reasonable budget and an understanding of investment management — the Subclass 188E Entrepreneur visa pathway may be right for you.
There are many migration pathways — there is one that suits you. But every journey begins with a first step, and taking that first step is the most important move towards success.If you have any questions after reading this article, feel free to add us on WeChat for a one-on-one personalised migration consultation tailored to your situation.
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