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November 11, 2024

Migration (Specification of Study and English Language Requirements (Subclass 403 (MATES Stream) Visa) (LIN 24/072) Instrument 2024

The Migration (Specification of Study and English Language Requirements (LIN 24/072) Instrument 2024 introduces the Mobility Arrangements for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) under the Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) visa. This initiative, effective from November 2024, aligns with Australia’s commitment to the Migration & Mobility Partnership Arrangement with India. Key Details: Study Requirements: Applicants…

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Migration (Arrangements for Temporary Work (International Relations) (Class GD) visa applications) Amendment Instrument (LIN 24/070) 2024

  The Migration (Arrangements for Temporary Work (International Relations) (Class GD) visa applications) Amendment Instrument (LIN 24/070) 2024 makes key updates to the Migration Regulations related to the Subclass 403 visa. The amendments are part of Australia’s commitment to implementing the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES). This initiative introduces a new visa stream…

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Migration (Subclass 403 (MATES Stream) Visa Pre-application Process) Determination (LIN 24/069) 2024

Australia’s latest move in streamlining visa applications has introduced the Migration (Subclass 403 (MATES Stream) Visa Pre-application Process) Determination (LIN 24/069) 2024. This legislative change focuses on the new Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES), specifically targeting young Indian professionals. Under this scheme, participants aged 18 to 30 can apply for the Subclass 403…

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Migration (Visa Pre-application Process) Charge Amendment (Mobility Arrangements for Talented Early-professionals Scheme) Regulations 2024

The “Migration Visa Pre-Application Process Charge Amendment – Mobility Arrangements for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) Regulations 2024” introduces a new pre-application process fee for skilled visa applicants under the MATES scheme. This amendment aims to streamline the assessment of visa applicants by implementing a preliminary evaluation process before formal applications are lodged. The pre-application charge…

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Migration Amendment (Mobility Arrangements for Talented Early-professionals Scheme) Regulations 2024 (MATES)

The Migration Amendment (Mobility Arrangements for Talented Early-professionals Scheme) Regulations 2024 introduces a new visa stream under the bilateral arrangement between Australia and India. Known as the “MATES” visa, this initiative provides 3,000 temporary visas annually for recent Indian graduates in key fields such as artificial intelligence, financial technology, and renewable energy. The visa allows…

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