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October 17, 2024
2024-1913

Australia's non-sponsored visa pathways discussed

While details of the Skills in Demand (SID) and National Innovation visas (NIV) are being refined, employers may also consider alternative visa pathways for candidates outside Australia, including: (i) the Working Holiday visa program which continues to expand; (ii) bespoke visa programs under bilateral agreements, including with the United Kingdom and India; and (iii) Pacific labour mobility pathways. As business sponsorship and labour market testing is not required, these visas may provide a useful pathway for short-term secondments and early career professionals. Additional recent immigration updates include: (i) tighter policy guidelines for the Short Stay Specialist subclass 400 visa; (ii) caps on the number of international students expected to be in place for the 2025 academic year; (iii) renaming Australia’s national occupational classification.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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