Visa Application Fee Increases

From today, July 1st, 2024, there are several fees increases across the board number of visa categories.

1. Employer Nomination (PR) Subclass 186 visa has increased from $4,640 to $4,770
2. Employer Nomination (Temporary Visa) Subclass 482 visa (Short term stream) has increased to $1,495
3. Employer Nomination (Temporary Visa) Subclass 482 (Medium to Long Term Stream) has increased to $3,115
4. Defacto Partner Visas have increased to $9,095 (for both onshore and offshore applications)
5. General Skilled Migration Subclass 189 and State Sponsorship Subclass 190 have increased to $4,770
6. Subclass 494 Regional Visa has increased to $4,770
7. Administrative Appeals Tribunal Fee has increased to $3,496 per applicant (each)

Minimum Salary for 482 Workers

For those applying for the subclass 482 visa, assuming all key criteria is met, the new minimum salary threshold as set by Immigration is now $73,150 plus superannuation

Visa Condition Changes

Changes to Visa Conditions 8107, 8607 and 8606.

Condition 8107 = Work Limitation

Condition 8607 / 8606 = must only work in nominated position.

The regulations have been updated to for temporary workers on the previous 457, 482 and 494 visas from July 1.

These visa holders now have 180 days (up from 60 days) to either find an alternative employer to change over to OR make arrangements to depart Australia

In summary, from today July 1st, sponsored workers (Subclass 482 and 494) can change employers and work for alternative employers in occupations other than what their visa was granted for. The purpose of this is to ensure that workers can financially support themselves throughout the process.

There are additional changes coming in the next few months so will post updates here as they are provided.