Australian Immigration News 14.12.24. New 485 Graduate Visa laws chaos for many overseas students

[@shivendrasingh2862]

I really appreciate the move to oversee Skills Assessment authorities. My experience with ACS was such a pain even when I was completely right!!! I have various communication with ACS and their operations manager and DOHA regarding these practices. I did my part in making sure they didn’t do wrong. ACS treats itself like a god!

[@ailsaustralia]

YOu did well and yes many of them act like gods

[@sheikhguides]

Vetassess is the worst! I booked their consultation for $250 from their official site they said i would get positive assessment based on the documents i provided so i went ahead and applied and got negative outcome! 😂 wasted like $2000 on the whole process

[@anuradhawick]

Support from ACS was terrible in my case. I have no idea how they would/could assess phd graduates who mostly end up under IT categories. I had to opt to my Washington accredited BSc with Engineers Australia to get PR. Fortunately I had 90 pts for ACT doctor stream without work exp.

[@shivendrasingh2862]

@@anuradhawick imagine their policy where you can do a degree and a professional year and 0 experience and you can get assessed in anything. And all they teach in professional year is how to make resume. But experienced people can’t do the same thing

[@RaymondPrado-x8p]

Looks like those rules on apply to post higher education stream, so vocational stream won't be affected.

[@ailsaustralia]

yes thats correct as most people in that visa stream do not undertake Graduate Diplomas

[@DeepakJes]

Karl, while I agree with all your points, I understand why the government is introducing these rules. The student visa system is rife with issues, and sadly it seems there may be more students here breaking the law than those following it. Would you agree that the student visa program is filled with individuals who disregard the regulations?

[@ailsaustralia]

Yes but there rules already in place to deal with that. What you don't do it have rules so people plan their lives and spend alot of money into the economy and then just change them as they are about to finsih their courses

[@estellebright2579]

Australian tuition fees for international students are crazy expensive, even for people from developed countries such as US and Canada. While there are surely people flouting the law and rules to achieve their own goals, the law should not cost law abiding people great headache and heartache to follow the laws just so the small portion of students breaking the rules would be punished properly.

[@Solidude4]

People like yourself that follow the law blindly are the issue. You never stop and ask yourself whether the laws that are being broken are themselves just to begin with. Student visas are rife with issues but those issues are because of the government not the students. Restriction on working hours etc are extremely counterproductive not to mention the ridiculousness of some of the costs.

[@AndreZTL]

@@Solidude4 How could students meaningfully engage with their study course is they are working full time?

[@ksamx]

​@ailsaustralia well said Karl. I am a victim of age cap. As you correctly said I planned for 5 years. 2 years + 3 years post study. Because of that I didn't took the PhD offer from NZ. Now see, at the end ive left with nothing.Just because I choose AUS over other countries. I started masters in Feb 23, June 23 ,they said we will get 2 more yeras. Then in Dec 23, just like that if you are above 35 you are left with nothing. See the time span. 6 months. With new incentives on June 23, there was a massive student enrolments. Then what they did in Dec 23. They got what they want ... Money. This is nothing but lack of ethical and moral cobduct. And what about the lost opportunities of students like me. Time is something that we cannot get back.

[@diegofernando7499]

I just finished my certificate III in carpentry, am I able to get the 485 visa?

[@satnamsheera3857]

When they going to start June 2023 190 applications. Wait is killing 19 months now

[@patelsachin3209]

I am also. Which occupation?

[@ailsaustralia]

Yes crazy long processing times are emerging

[@estellebright2579]

Based on what I see, they are slowly progressing to those who submitted their applications in late April 2023 and late May 2023. Hopefully your visa would be granted asap.

[@Pikachuuu7]

I belong to May, am I screaming? Somethings are not in our hand

[@emillunasco787]

WTF? I applied in March 2023 and got my 190 in Feb 2024. How did the wait time get so long since then?

[@leonardandrew23]

Hi Karl, thank you for the update. Would this affect vocational stream?

[@bioana841]

I submitted my nomination 482 short term in june, so far no answer... this is frustrating 😐

[@ailsaustralia]

Yes they are getting slack once again and we hope things improve

[@simsin6182]

@@bioana841 mine nomination approved in 24hrs

[@joetom58]

Hi karl , we 491 visa holders would appreciate how you clarified minimum income requirement for 191 with DHA. If you could do the same with residency requirement for state nominated. I know you did a video, we can be overseas. But there are posts going on people being refused 191 for staying more than 3 months overseas

[@ailsaustralia]

There is no minimum income requirment for the 191 visa

[@joetom58]

Hi karl I was actually asking about residency requirement . If you have not stayed 9 months a year but still filed tax for 3 years, will you still be eligible for 191. I mean you were overseas for 9 months. Regards Joe Tom

[@gabrielrafer]

Hey Karl, when do you think the next 189 round will be?

[@Arthamayinda-raja]

This is silly how come grad cert taken out of 485 visa.

[@kostadinpanov5192]

What happened with the 186? Can you make a video on that

[@ailsaustralia]

We will

[@satyanarayaniyer777]

Is there any update, Karl, on when they will start skill assessments as per OSCA?

[@ailsaustralia]

No not yet

[@KivinduBasnayake]

What will happen to those who are currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate (6month)+ MBA (1.5yrs) ???

[@janematthews9081]

The govt made a big joke on immigration policies

[@claudiocampusano445]

Hi Karl, I am doing an MBA for two years. Am I been affected for these new regulations?

[@ailsaustralia]

That depends on the make up of your study, please book a time if you need help

[@mahtabart63]

hi, thanks for your usefull information, when is next homeafair invitation round for 482 visa?

[@ailsaustralia]

There are no invitation rounds for the 482 visa as they are employer sponsored

[@DecimusPrime-xg4zi]

Thank you for informative videos!

[@ailsaustralia]

Glad you like them!

[@nirosha.gunawardena9030]

Hey Karl, I'm a businessmen in Sri Lanka. Currently I'm the owner of several hotels and villas in Sri Lanka.For a long time about 20 years continuously I've been working in hotel field as in a management position in Sri Lanka and Maldives . Right now I'm 54 years old. I've already acquired state sponsorship from Adelaide. Also under the 186 visa category I've applied and it's been about 3 years since I've applied. So my question is that can I apply under CSOL category for hotel management? If so can you guide us to apply for this category??

[@cpater5397]

@@nirosha.gunawardena9030 if your so successful why do you want to move ??? Australia isn’t in a great state at the moment . Many Australians trying to flee

[@Raur-j8v]

Hey is automotive technician in demand for permanent residency in Australia i am a subclass 485 visa holder valid till june 2026 what circumstances made by PR easy to settled down in Australia

[@davidrunge1836]

hey karl, what about post graduate visa for chefs that have done the cert v in commercial cookery and the diploma of hospitality

[@ailsaustralia]

Chefs do not do post graduate certificates so not afected

[@featherminde2135]

@@ailsaustralia so is it not affected motor mechanic diploma holders too ?

[@lucianarico4602]

This government is the worst ever.

[@ailsaustralia]

Yep

[@JJDK485]

I agree. I hope Australia will sack them.

[@estellebright2579]

Yet everyone races to the bottom, which is sad to see.

[@sheikhguides]

Wait for Peter Dutton my friend! You haven’t seen the worse yet!

[@letsburn00]

He's talking about a major change that is positive. The level of fraud in this field is wild.

[@sandunranasinghe3444]

I have received a PhD scholarship in Hydrogen related technologies. How will be my chances for NIV ?

[@sandunranasinghe3444]

Its from FEnEx CRC (Future Energy Exports Cooperate Research Council)?

[@bishaljitadhikari5816]

Hi Karl, thank you for your video. "Am I eligible to claim 5 points for regional study under the General Skilled Migration points test? I started a Diploma of Nursing in February 2021 but moved to Wollongong (a regional area) in July 2021 due to COVID restrictions. I completed the Diploma in July 2022 and then my entire Bachelor of Nursing in Wollongong from January 2023 to November 2024, living and working in regional NSW throughout. Additionally, I received 8 credit points from the Diploma as advanced standing, contributing to the 24 credits required for my Bachelor. Does this meet the regional study points criteria?"

[@ailsaustralia]

Unfortunately there are no concessions for COVID but there should be, sorry

[@RobBourdon-m7k]

Hi Karl, thanks for another useful information. Can you please let me know when will i get the grant ? Lodged on 13th June 2023.

[@JACKOFALLTRADES10000]

Kindly do an update here...whenever you got your PR

[@TheMujtabaTariq]

As always Team AILS and Investigator Karl keeping us well informed. You guys are gonna be my immigration consultant once I'm in Australia. Can you guys do an informative session on the number of people getting grants this year for 190 visas? We've seen uptil now May-2023 lodgements getting grants. When is the grant quota going to exhaust for lodgements till December-23 or ealier?

[@ailsaustralia]

Not sure on this but will dig

[@estellebright2579]

Visa grants are always a case by case matter, but from what I see they are slowly touching May 2023 submitted applicants. There could be a wave of grants coming in mid-January next year till March but I doubt Dec 2023 cohort would get their grant before Sep 2025. Just my 2 cents

[@TheMujtabaTariq]

@estellebright2579 i guess you are right. Hoping that DoHA prioritizes construction 🤞

[@youngmateta]

VETASSESS has been absolutely horrible, they rejected my application even though I have an Australian Trade Qualification. It doesn’t even make sense that I still have to do a Skills Assessment despite having an Australian Trade Qualification 💀

[@ailsaustralia]

No that does not make any sense

[@rayz7352]

Sir, would they backtrack on 36 years threshold and make it 35 years for 485 ? Thank you

[@ailsaustralia]

I wish they would but this government has no heart

[@peace-n1p]

@@ailsaustralia VERY correct and some borrowed money to come and study

[@CesaR-nq5qq]

This unscrupulous goverment has to be kicked out!!! They do not understand what Sympathy means.

[@ailsaustralia]

Hopefully next election. The liberals were not great but they were not like this

[@CesaR-nq5qq]

@ailsaustralia 🙏

[@estellebright2579]

Labor probably doesn’t want to be in power ever again, even though liberals would likely hurt migrants more than labor today.

[@Bm24567]

I’m considering formally complaining about the TRA as they’ve been a total nightmare to deal with. I have friends who applied 2 months later than me and yet have already finished. I think you get assigned a case officer and if you’re unfortunate, they’re slower than others and you end up taking longer to finish. Makes absolutely no sense. Is there an ombudsman they report to? Would you say it’s a worthwhile endeavour?

[@vasoyanishit4718]

Hi, Is Bridging visa B granted only when A gets active ? My student visa expires on 18th Dec. Thanks

[@ailsaustralia]

`bridging visa B can replace BVA anytime

[@vasoyanishit4718]

@ailsaustralia I lodged my student visa extension application on 2dec and along with that also applied for BVB but my current student visa expires on 18 dec and I am still waiting on my BVB to be granted. During this period I also had to cancel my tickets . IMMI dept says that BVB will not be granted until BVA becomes active. Is this information correct?

[@ozankarasahin2652]

Hey Karl, can students currently studying carpentry certificate 3 still apply for 485?

[@ailsaustralia]

Yes we are talking about Graduate Certificates

[@ozankarasahin2652]

@@ailsaustralia thanks for the answer

[@tbadventures4360]

Hi Karl, I finished studying my bachelor's degree in 2017. Ive studied a graduate diploma a year ago (in the same field) and have continued now with a master degree (again same field). Will i still be able to apply for the 485 visa afterwards?

[@ailsaustralia]

please book a time to discuss all the variables

[@elianamarino1133]

Hi karl, Do you know any options for a family visa? for my sister I'm Pr and I want my sister to stay here in Australia however I didn't get any option just 491 however she needs to get the points test. Appreciated your help

[@Hkumar733]

Hi karl is there any concession for regional points as i studied 2 years out of bachelor 3 years but due to covid i stucked offshore and did online study for 1 year

[@ailsaustralia]

Unfortunately there are no concessions avaliable but there should have been

[@Hkumar733]

@ailsaustralia what you think would immigration assess my case differently and accept my regional points actually i got 189 invite and now i am concern should i lodge visa or not

[@gurugulab1414]

Sir i was in a master's program but due to covid delays and academic problems afterwards I'm being given an alternate exit as a graduate certificate/diploma. I've been here for 3 years now, does that mean now i cannot apply for 485? I'm worried now.

[@gurjinderkaur1356]

Hi, I am studying graduate diploma leading to masters degree then after completing masters can I get 485 visa?

[@vishnuprithivi]

191 processing times are becoming nightmare. I don’t know why the immigration department is complicating too much for processing 191 applications which stands at 9 months of processing time now

[@neliacalingasan6687]

Thy keep on changing the rules. Its like trial and error

[@carpdan2913]

*URGENT* Hi Karl, thanks for the information. I receive my certificate of completion on Monday for my Diploma in building and construction (follow on from my cert 3 in carpentry) I’m about to apply tomorrow for the post graduate visa as my visa expires on the 20th December. Does this mean I cannot apply? I’m from the UK.

[@ailsaustralia]

Has no effect on these qualifications so your fine

[@ElBull1]

What will happen to people graduate from trade certificate? Does this mean we won’t be able to access to 485? I’m getting graduated in January next year 😨 Thanks. Great content!!

[@ailsaustralia]

Trade certificates are not Gradaute Certificates, so relax

[@davidrunge1836]

does that include chefs? Commercial cookery cert and diploma of hospitality?

[@funzone6572]

My Master’s course already finished in this November, Can I apply for 485 visa?

[@ailsaustralia]

That depends upon the make up of your study

[@richardnixon8678]

I hold a Bachelors degree in Graphic Designer from 2017 but I'm studying an Advanced Diploma of IT. Can I still apply for the 485 visa?

[@ailsaustralia]

They are taling about graduate diploma's

[@richardnixon8678]

@@ailsaustralia Thanks for the reply ❤

[@leandrocordeiro1122]

Hello Karl, Commercial Cookery courses will be affected by this new 485 rule?

[@ailsaustralia]

Graduate Certificates, not trade certificates, very different things

[@NataliaAvila-e4b]

⁠@@ailsaustralia If I did cert 4 and Commercial cookery diploma, after I’ll be allow to apply graduate visa 485 , thanks

[@springwater1.5]

Hi Karl, Can we still do Graduate Diploma courses on a 485 Visa , after completion of 2 years Masters Degree (say finance) ? Thanks!

[@ichow2941]

Hi Karl, SOL still not updated as per the CSOL list. Any feedback on that?

[@ailsaustralia]

No not yet. We will let everyone know when it happens. Thanks for watching

[@alexanderyen4100]

I received phd scholarship in cyber security. Am I categorized in Recipients of national research grants?

[@ailsaustralia]

For NIV, no

[@WizardDark1994]

Hi Karl, I am an environmental engineer, and I studied and completed a diploma in Project Management. I am currently pursuing an Advanced Diploma of Program Management, which I would finish by mid-September next year. Because of this, I wonder if it means that I wouldn't be eligible to apply for the 485 visa. I would really appreciate your guidance on this matter.

[@estellebright2579]

While this remains to be seen, it would be a bonker moment if Labor manages to win the next election, given historically (as far as I remember) never governed the country for 2 consecutive terms or longer. To me it looks like a race to the bottom so 2025 election is going to be interesting, including for the world of immigration. And a side note, at least Andrew Giles on the surface still wants to be viewed as a good guy.

[@ailsaustralia]

Yes he does Estelle for I believe he is the odd one out in the Labour party.

[@hussainjaffri3141]

Thanks k

[@ailsaustralia]

Your welcome

[@josephhowell9686]

Mr Karl could you please clarify,while my PR is in process can I add my marriage certificate.I had declared not married in November 2023 now I am married . will it effect my PR.

[@ailsaustralia]

If it is a points based visa then adding a partner to the application may affect it. So it depends what visa you are talking about? Please book a time for assistance.

[@JJDK485]

Hi. I would like to ask if the transition from ANZSCO to OSCA for occupations will affect those who have already received a positive skill asessment, already applied for and are waiting for a state nomination, as well as those who applied for visa 491 and 190?

[@ailsaustralia]

That is not happening yet and yes there are always a correlation system set up for such transitions

[@KanwaljeetKaur-j1y]

Hello sir, I want to apply 485 and my birth date 21 December 1989. I am eligible or not. Thank you

[@neetukhinda3055]

Hi Karl, do you still have any hope about petition EN6198 to be accepted as it is taking a long time?

[@ailsaustralia]

So much for petitions they seem worthless as they never get back to you

[@jaayclyde21]

We applied for the 190 last Dec 2023 (QLD). Processing time keeps getting longer and longer. Now 18 months!! Should we expect this timeline to get longer as time goes on?

[@DecimusPrime-xg4zi]

Does this apply to non-graduate diplomas like the advanced diploma of civil construction design?

[@cryptocelo2797]

I would like to know that too

[@MarceloK-th6so]

X2

[@ailsaustralia]

No, only to Graduate Diploma's

[@mohammedfardeen3605]

Hi mate..!! I have some questions can you please answer them..? can be very helpful for me 1) Im finishing advanced diploma in Civil construction design in April 2025(2 year course) do I need skills assessment done to apply for 485..? Or just the completion letter and transcripts are enough from college 2) I have already got civil engineering degree assessed from Engineers Australia as positive and also a more than a year experience working in field on shore So will I still be in problem for applying 485 ..?

[@Nepausvlogger]

😢

[@carlacampos4179]

Hi all! Does anyone know if I can apply to the 494 visa if I am in a BVE?

[@ailsaustralia]

No you cannot, sorry

[@Baaz4ill]

👍

[@ailsaustralia]

Thanks

[@threemaperera2101]

I still don't understand why they can't see graduate students as a valuable asset in building this country. I believe this is the only country that treats well - educated people as enemies.

[@ailsaustralia]

Yes this government is making alot of enimies by loosing sight that have to do the right thing by people and nobody minds if rules change and are going to affect future students and then they have right to decide to come or not.

[@ramshrestha9209]

Hi Karl, thank you for your wonderful pic of work and information. I am on 482 visa how long do I have to stay in 482 to be eligible for 186 visa. 😊

[@ailsaustralia]

Depends if you can do the 186 but if not two years

[@BradleyHewlett]

Scams up 😊

[@shahadatsumon6802]

What a pathetic Govt in power.

[@ailsaustralia]

Yes indeed, they have no regard to those who have worked so hard and spent so much only to change the rules just as they are about to finish

[@cpater5397]

@@ailsaustraliawhat about those who were born here can’t get employed have to spend 65% of there wages on rent .. can’t get a doctor appointment

[@JJDK485]

​@@cpater5397 That's not a good comparison.

[@reythatake5955]

Sorry brah gotta fix the country first before we can take in more immigrants not point in all of us suffering 😅

[@maulikpatel6708]

Hi Karl. What is the difference between Diploma and graduate diploma. Can you please let me know.?thanks

[@umardeen777]

If you think labor is the worst, wait for liberals 😅

[@meech.88]

I mean, I'm not surprised by all the roadblocks/changes and difficulties visa applicants face. This country, along with the UK, Canada, and America, need some much deserved breathing room.

[@ailsaustralia]

You would not be saying that if you wasted your 30K

[@meech.88]

@ailsaustralia surely they have other visas to apply for, or the new changes only apply after certain dates?

[@wildflower7574]

Yes they have all stated that their open border policy has failed miserably.

[@estellebright2579]

@@meech.88 more often than not, one can only apply a limited number of visas based on their intention, be it a tourist visa, a student visa, a work visa or if lucky, a PR visa. Then, there’s this thing called PR pathway, often involving a chain of various visas leading to permanent residency. Government changing rules like flipping cards without any due care has been and will continue to create huge uncertainty among visa hopefuls. I don’t know if you want to live a life full of uncertainty but I don’t want that, and many will not want that either.

[@Dr99devgaming]

Again I am the first one

[@fraud-pl1jg]

Bhai tu kitna vela hai 😅😂😂

[@danielalexandervelozacasti2119]

Reward?

[@Dr99devgaming]

@@danielalexandervelozacasti2119 Australia PR granted

[@ailsaustralia]

Well done indeed. Your reward is our respect and gratitude for being the first!

[@simsin6182]

@@ailsaustralia😂Karl rocks