IMMIGRATION

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Two-year extra post-study work rights for international students plus permanent migration places increased to 195,000

No change in work hours for international students till next year June (2023) following feedback from stakeholders.

State and Territory nominated visa places for ​2022-23  announced, check who got what

Victoria got the highest number of skilled nominated visas and NSW has the highest skilled work regional visa places.

South Australia state nomination: Skilled migrants and international Students can apply in over 500 occupations

Once a skilled migrant with the relevant skills and experience has been nominated by the South Australian Government, they are able to submit a visa application to the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs.

Student visa backlog and educational qualification recognition with Australia high on agenda: Dharmendra Pradhan

Indian international students studying in Australia contributed more than $6.4 billion to the economy in 2019, pre-COVID.

200 plus occupations added in skilled migration program, English and Funds requirements reduced by Western Australia

They have also waived the $200 application fee and have made other changes to the requirements.

From selling milk in India to founding construction-tech startup in Australia

Murthy Muthuswamy's startup InSimplify was also a finalist in the Wyndham Council Awards 2022.

Tamil asylum seeker ‘Biloela family’ granted Australian permanent visas

Australia's Minister for Immigration Andrew Giles MP said he had intervened in the case following careful consideration.

Sunaina Gowan explores experiences of Indian-Australian professionals through her new book

This book is an in-depth examination of inclusionary and exclusionary organisational practices that impact the experiences of first-generation Indian professionals in Australia.

423,559 Indian workers returned home between June 2020 and Dec 2021

During COVID-19 lockdowns, the Indian government facilitated the repatriation of citizens stranded abroad during the pandemic through Vande Bharat Mission.

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