Analysis of Australian immigration projects and conditions in 2024

1. Why did Australia cancel investment immigration?

For a long time, Chinese immigrants have been one of the important sources of immigration to Australia, and investment immigration has been one of the main ways for them to obtain Australian visas and green cards. However, why did the Australian government decide to cancel this immigration program?

• Investment immigration preference: Most investment immigrants come from China, but they do not settle in Australia for a long time and their contribution to Australia's employment and tax revenue is limited. In contrast, skilled immigrants can create more wealth for Australia.
• Economic Benefit Analysis: According to statistics, investment immigrants cause Australia's public service spending to exceed their lifetime tax payments, so the government believes that this program has a negative impact on the Australian economy.

2. Australian Skilled Migration Program and Conditions in 2024

1. 189 Independent Skilled Migrant Permanent Residence Visa:
   • The requirements include age not exceeding 45 years old, occupation on the MLTSSL list, 4 IELTS scores of 6, EOI score of at least 65, etc. It is suitable for applicants with high academic qualifications and strong language skills.
2. 190 State Sponsored Skilled Migrant Permanent Residence Visa:
   • Applicants must meet the state/territory sponsorship requirements, which include having an occupation on the M/S list, 4 IELTS scores of 6, EOI scores of 65 or above, etc. It is suitable for people who are willing to work and live in a specific state.
3. 491 Temporary visa for skilled migrants in remote areas:
   • If you meet the remote area sponsorship requirements, you can get an additional 15 points for EOI, which is suitable for applicants who meet the general skilled immigration conditions but are willing to live in remote areas.
4. GTI Australia Global Talent 858 Visa:
   • Suitable for people who have made outstanding achievements in specific fields. They need to provide relevant materials to prove their outstanding personal talents, and their annual salary must be more than A$167,500.

3. Application conditions for employer-sponsored immigration to Australia

1. 186 Employer Sponsored Permanent Residence Visa:
   • You need to obtain sponsorship from a qualified employer, and the conditions include being no older than 45 years old, having 4 6s in IELTS, and having 3 years of work experience.
2. 482 Employer Sponsored Temporary Visa:
   • Applicants must obtain sponsorship from their employers. Requirements include an IELTS score of 5, occupation on the M/S/ROL list, and 2 years of work experience.
3. 494 Regional Employer Sponsored Temporary Visa:
   • Applicants whose age is not suitable for applying for a 186 visa and whose occupation is not suitable for applying for a 482 visa need to meet the sponsorship requirements of employers in remote areas.

IV. Conclusion

The Australian government has cancelled the investment immigration program and is more inclined to accept skilled immigrants, because skilled immigrants can create more wealth and value for Australia. For applicants who intend to immigrate to Australia, skilled immigration and employer-sponsored immigration are currently the main options, and they need to choose the appropriate immigration path based on their personal conditions and professional characteristics.

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