00:00Australia's skilled migration crisis deepens amid visa backlogs and policy delays.
00:08In this video, we break down the current challenges facing Australia's migration system, highlighting
00:14the lack of transparent skilled migration planning levels, growing backlogs affecting
00:18subclass 482 and 186 visa holders, and delays in processing key visa categories.
00:25We also cover the upcoming changes to the PTE English test taking effect from August 7th
00:30and announce that the new Pacific Engagement Visa ballot is now open.
00:34Watch till the end for practical advice on navigating these shifts, staying up to date, and protecting
00:40your visa status and opportunities.
00:55Australia is facing increasing strain on its immigration system, particularly within
01:00the skilled migration program.
01:03Delays in planning levels, rising visa backlogs, and recent test modifications have stirred
01:08anxiety among applicants and employers alike.
01:12The full version of this update is available on our website, link mentioned in the description
01:16below.
01:18Let's begin with lack of skilled migration planning levels.
01:24Criticism mounts as the federal government has yet to announce detailed plans for distributing
01:28the 185,000 permanent residency places.
01:32With no clear allocation for state-nominated, employer-sponsored, and skilled independent visas,
01:38concern grows over economic and regional workforce impacts.
01:41Next, we explore the backlog of subclass 482 and 186 visa holders.
01:55The number of subclass 482 holders has surged past $219,000, with employer-sponsored PR subclass
02:01186 applicants facing processing delays of 18-plus months, risking job loss during the wait.
02:09Moving on to delays in processing times for key visas.
02:14State-nominated visas like 190 and 491 now take up to 14 and 23 months respectively for
02:20some applicants, undermining trust in Australia's immigration commitments.
02:26Then we examine the PTE English test changes from August 7th.
02:31Effective August 7th, the PTE test introduces two new speaking components without increasing
02:36difficulty.
02:37AI scoring will be supplemented with human oversight for greater accuracy.
02:42Following that, we look at the Pacific Engagement Visa ballot now open.
02:48The second round of the Pacific Engagement Visa ballot is open until August 25th, offering
02:53new opportunities for Pacific Islanders.
02:55Finally, we wrap up with the conclusion.
03:00Australia's immigration system is under pressure, with skilled workers and students awaiting clarity
03:05and quicker decisions.
03:07Policy updates in the coming weeks are critical.
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