Australia Immigration Update_ July 2025 Brings Major Changes For Visa Applicants

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Australia Immigration Update: July 2025 Brings Major Changes for Visa Applicants July 2025 marks not just the start of a new financial year in Australia, but also a turning point in immigration policy. From visa fee hikes to updates in regional programs and an unprecedented surge in interest from the US, the Australian immigration landscape is evolving rapidly. If you're planning to apply for an Australian visa this year, understanding these changes is crucial. The full version of this video update is available on our website. Link mentioned in the description below. And support our channel by sharing our video updates on Facebook, Whatsapp and X.

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00:00Australia Immigration Update July 2025 brings major changes for visa

00:06applicants. In this video we cover the latest July visa grants, new financial

00:15and migration year changes, South Australia's DAMA update, including the

00:20top 10 VETSS listed occupations and new additions in far north Queensland, plus

00:25the rise in US to Australia migration, increases in income thresholds and visa

00:30fees, insights into the National Innovation Visa with South Australian

00:35nomination, as well as standout stories like Kanye West's visa cancellation and

00:40the new climate change visa for Tuvalu citizens. Watch till the end to get expert

00:45analysis on what's changing, who's affected and how to navigate these

00:49developments effectively.

00:55July 2025 marks not just the start of a new financial year in Australia but also a

01:12turning point in immigration policy. From visa fee hikes to updates in regional

01:17programs and an unprecedented surge in interest from the US, the Australian

01:22immigration landscape is evolving rapidly. If you're planning to apply for an

01:27Australian visa this year, understanding these changes is crucial. The full

01:33version of this video update is available on our website, link mentioned in the

01:38description below, and support our channel by sharing our video updates on

01:43Facebook, Whatsapp and X.

01:47Let's begin with recent visa grants in July.

01:54A variety of visa grants were reported, including subclass 482 employer sponsored, 189 permanent

02:01residency, partner visas, the global talent visa and invitations under the National Innovation

02:07Visa for the critical tech sector. Next, we explore new financial year and migration, year changes.

02:21July kicked off the 2025 to 26 financial year, but there's still no word on this year's visa allocations

02:28for subclass 189190 or National Innovation Visas. Without allocations, state nomination programs remain on hold.

02:36Ensure your English tests and skills assessments are current.

02:43Moving on to the South Australia DAMA update.

02:48Applicants under SA's DAMA can now transition from a subclass 482 to PR subclass 186 in just two years instead of three.

02:57The DAMA offers relaxed requirements for age up to 55 years, English and salary thresholds.

03:03Over 400 occupations are eligible.

03:08Then we look at the top 10 occupations for DAMA.

03:15The top roles include truck drivers, aged care workers, waiters, fruit pickers and forklift drivers,

03:22highlighting demand across skilled and semi-skilled sectors.

03:26So, following that we examine the Far North Queensland DAMA additions.

03:36VETASSES will now assess occupations such as beef cattle farm workers, taxi drivers,

03:43pharmacy sales assistants and more under FNQ's regional DAMA.

03:49Next, we discuss the rise in US to Australia migration.

03:52A 350% spike in inquiries from US professionals has been reported.

04:01Many Americans, especially in tech and science fields, are fleeing job cuts, poor work culture and

04:07political shifts. Some accept salary cuts up to $600,000 for Australian stability.

04:15Then, we explore the increases in income thresholds.

04:18Key income benchmarks for visa eligibility in Australia have recently increased across multiple

04:27categories. The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold, commonly known as TSMIT,

04:33has been raised from $73,150 to $76,515, ensuring that migrant workers receive fair market wages.

04:43For applicants under the specialist stream, the income threshold has been lifted from $135,000

04:49to $141,210 to $141,210. Additionally, the high income threshold has also seen a notable increase,

04:57rising from $175,000 to $183,100. These changes reflect Australia's broader effort to align salary

05:06requirements with current economic conditions and labour market expectations.

05:14After that, we cover the visa fee hikes.

05:19Student visa fees jumped by 25%, now $2,000. Other visa and appeal fees increased by 3% across the board.

05:32Next, we look at the National Innovation Visa. Use South Australia nomination.

05:40Registration of interest is now open for South Australia's nomination under the subclass 858 visa.

05:46Offshore and onshore applicants are welcome.

05:49Free eligibility assessment is available via the provided link.

05:55Then, we discuss the Kanye West visa cancellation.

06:02Due to controversial content in a song referencing Hitler, Kanye West's visitor visa was cancelled under

06:08sections 116 and 501 of the Migration Act, despite being married to an Australian citizen.

06:14Following that, we explore the climate change visa for Tuvalu citizens.

06:25Under a climate pact, 280 annual visas will be offered to Tuvalu residents.

06:30Over 3,000 citizens have applied, as sea levels threaten to make the nation uninhabitable within decades.

06:36Finally, we wrap up with the conclusion of Australia's immigration landscape in July 2025 reflects global

06:50shifts, domestic reforms and humanitarian commitments. From strategic talent visas to climate migration and

06:57regional damma updates, now is the time to stay informed and act early. Visit the link in the

07:03description for the full breakdown and application resources.

07:06For more information, visit www.fema.gov.au.au.au.au.au.au.au.au.

07:10We're done here. Now it's your move. Comment, like, subscribe.

07:14You know the drill. Appreciate the watch.

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