Regis Gateways Pty Ltd

11/09/2025

Congratulations to our Global Talent client who received the grant of her subclass 858 Global Talent visa. She was nominated by Fintech Australia and it was worth the wait and effort. Australia now has one more outstanding fintech talent to contribute to the growth of this industry bringing with her a wealth of expertise and skills in this highly specialized sector. We are privileged to help you gain permanent residence in Australia, Best wishes S. Roksana!

08/12/2024

WORK IN AUSTRALIA- Australia's work visa program changes was announced on 7 Dec 2024 and became effective with the new Skills in Demand Visa (SID) replacing the former Temporary Skills Shortage visa (TSS).
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1272

Foreign workers must have at least 1 full-time prior work experience in a nominated occupation. listed under the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL): the new work visa list released yesterday. For the full list of 456 jobs occupations that can be used to work in Australia, click here:https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/Documents/core-sol.pdf

To date, the 2 confirmed streams : Core Skills Stream and Specialist Skills stream have been announced.
1) Specialist Skills stream: Workers would need to earn at least A$135,000 per annum, and no less than an Australian equivalent worker in the same occupation, and can be from any occupation listed on ANZSCO 2022 directory except ANZSCO group levels 3,7 and 8 (namely: trades workers, machinery operators and drivers/laborers)
2) Core Skills Stream: Workers can be sponsored under any of the occupations listed under the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
The new work visa list was released yesterday.
For the full list of 456 jobs occupations that can be used to work in Australia, click here:https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/Documents/core-sol.pdf
Foreign workers under any of the CSOL listed occupations must earn at least the income threshold of AUD73,150/year.
They can now be eligible for a PR pathway through subclass 186 visa after 2 years of work in the occupation.
Contact us to find out the latest regulations on how you can hire a worker from overseas, or how you can be sponsored to work in Australia.

Tel: +617-5661-3466 or [email protected].

08/12/2024

The new National Innovation Visa (known as the NIV) replaces previous subclass 858 Global Talent visa with effect from 7 Dec 2024. This is an exclusive program for international candidates who can bring their world-leading skills areas (eg: quantum computing, clean energy or advanced robotics) to Australia. People from other possible industries may be considered as well: such as in critical technologies, low emission & renewable technologies and health industries. If you are a recipient of internationally prestigious awards such as Nobel Prize, Booker Prize or an Olympic gold medallist, you may also be considered. You will need to submit an expression of interest (EOI) and be invited to apply if selected.

There is no age limit for the NIV. It is a permanent residence visa.
Do you feel you might be eligible for this visa? Contact us at [email protected] or Tel: +617-5661 3466 to discuss and find out more about this program.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1275

23/10/2024

On 26 Sep 2024: A new mobile app called Australian Immi App for biometrics test had been made available- only to visa applicants in these countries: Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and PNG. The app is free and saves applicants time and money, so they don't need to go to collections centres anymore to do this test. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1242

06/10/2024

New Work and holiday visa ballots for high demand countries China, India and Vietnam. This is a great opportunity for those who are young and have completed at least secondary school (Indian citizens) and at least 2 years of tertiary education (China and Vietnam). This ballot process provides an equitable, streamlined and transparent way to randomly select applicants from partner countries where demand exceeds the number of places available in a program year. There is an AUD25 registration fee.​https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1246

10/08/2024

18/06/2024

NEW STUDENT VISA RULE:
From 1 Jul 2024 onwards, an application for a student visa while onshore in Australia will no longer be allowed if you hold any of the following visas:
Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate)
Subclass 600 (Visitor)
Subclass 601 (Electronic Travel Authority)
Subclass 602 (Medical Treatment)
Subclass 651 (eVisitor)
Subclass 771 (Transit)
Subclass 988 (Maritime Crew)
Subclass 995 (Diplomatic Temporary) – primary visa holders only
Subclass 403 (Temporary Work) International Relations)) – Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream
Subclass 426 (Domestic Worker (Temporary) – Diplomatic or Consular)
Instead, if you hold any of the abovementioned visas, you will have to apply for your student visa while physically offshore or in your home country.
Read more at this link:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news.../archive/article...
Contact us at 07-5661-3466 if you are unsure of your student visa situation or need help to plan your next visa.

17/06/2024

The closing of the subclass 188 Business Innovation visa . From 1 July 2024 onwards, no new applications will be accepted. However, all existing 188 applications already lodged will continue being processed. You also have the option of withdrawing and seeking a refund for your VAC if you wish to opt out of an ongoing 188 visa application
Note: All subclass 888 applications for those who hold subclass 188 visas will remain open.

If you are concerned or would like advice on your current subclass 188 visa application, contact us at +617-56613466.

Also, all entrepreneurs with an outstanding business plan, LOOK OUT for the new NATIONAL INNOVATION VISA! We will update you as soon as confirmation of the new visa requirements are announced- so stay in touch with us if you'd like to know more.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1209

04/06/2024

PROPOSED CHANGES TO SUBCLASS 485 CRITERIA
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa (Post Study Work stream). The initial announcement by the Australian Dept of Home Affairs that from 1 Jul 2024 onwards: all students who had graduated from Australian education institutions and satisfying the Australian study requirements would only be eligible for the subclass 485 visa if under the age of 35, was recently revised to extend a grandfathering eligibility for certain categories of students. This means even if you are over 35 years of age but have not the age of 50, AND completed:

1) a Phd doctoral degree
2) a Masters degree by research; OR
3) are Hong Kong and Hong Kong (BNO) passport holders -for all course qualifications (both university and vocational studies), you would be eligible for the subclass 485 visa.

Read more:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/changes #:~:text=The%20maximum%20eligible%20age%20for%20Post%2DHigher%20Education%20Work%20stream,under%2050%20years%20of%20age.

03/06/2024

Did you know that Gold Coast has free wifi spots throughout earmarked areas in the city ? Whether you are a local or a visitor, you can get connected easily while you are riding the GC tram and travelling about. https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/About-our-city/Digital-connectivity/Free-SurfNetwork-WiFi?j=1289&sfmc_sub=11855&l=5_HTML&u=11482&mid=552000294&jb=1001

13/05/2024

It's changed again!
Minimum amount of finances to prove for students is now : AUD $ 29,710 with effect from 10 May 2024 onwards. The bar has also been raised if you are bringing your child or spouse/de facto partner to Australia to be with you under the same application. (Refer to chart below for the changes)
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1196

27/03/2024

From GTE to GST for student visa applications

As of 23 Mar 2024, the Australian government has imposed new criteria guidelines for all students applying on 23 Mar 2024 onwards. The normal Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement is now replaced with Genuine Student Test (GST). Find out more at this link: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-student-requirement

This change is to help assess the student's genuine intention to study based on the applicant's circumstances, evidence of course progression, visa history, compliance with visa conditions, etc.
The GST does acknowledge that post-study pathways to permanent residence are available to eligible graduates unlike the previous GTE requirement.

Minimum English requirements for different education courses would apply as per the following chart: