Budget 2021-22: Update on Australia’s immigration program, skilled migrants and international students

 
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Delivering his second pandemic Budget, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg declared that migration planning levels for 2021-22 will remain unchanged with a focus on onshore visa applicants as international borders will remain closed for at least 12 months.

Highlights:

  • Migration planning levels will remain the same as last year at 160,000

  • Focus on onshore skilled migrants, special consideration for parent visa

  • International students working in hospitality and tourism sector no longer face a cap on working hours

 
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