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SBS Australia
27-06-2025
- Business
- SBS Australia
Planning to migrate or study in Australia? Here are the visa rule changes taking effect from 1 July
Here's a breakdown of the key visa changes you need to know. The Department of Home Affairs has announced that income thresholds for skilled visas will increase by 4.6 per cent. The indexation changes will raise the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) from $73,150 to $76,515. The Department of Home Affairs has announced that income thresholds for skilled visas will increase by 4.6 per cent. Source: Moment RF / AlexanderThis will impact nomination applications visa Subclass 482 , the Employer Nomination Scheme visa ( Subclass 186 ), Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) ( Subclass 494 ) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) ( Subclass 187 ) visas. The Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) will also increase from $135,000 to $141,210, impacting nomination applications for the Specialist Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (Subclass 482). This change will not apply to existing visa holders and nominations lodged before 1 July 2025. Student visa In line with the Labor government's election commitment, the Visa Application Charge (VAC) for primary Student visa applicants will be increased from $1,600 to $2,000. Every year, thousands of Indian students apply for visas to study in Australia. Credit:Humanitarian visas Those applying for a Subclass 202 visa under the Special Humanitarian Program (SHP) or a Refugee visa under split family provisions, must lodge their application online via ImmiAccount. These applications include both a Form 681 – Refugee and Special Humanitarian Proposal and Form 842 - Application for an Offshore Humanitarian Visa. Pacific Engagement visa – Treaty stream The inaugural Pacific Engagement ( Subclass 192 ) visa - Treaty stream ballot opened to registrations on 16 June 2025 and will close on 18 July 2025 before random ballot selections are made on 25 July 2025. LISTEN TO SBS Hindi 10/06/2025 09:18 Hindi Those selected in the ballot will be provided with instructions on how to apply for the Pacific Engagement (Subclass 192) visa - Treaty stream and the deadline to apply. [Disclaimer: This information is intended as a general guide and is accurate as of the date of publication. Migration laws and policies may change over time. For advice tailored to your situation, please consult a qualified migration or legal professional.] Find all our podcasts here at: SBS Hindi Podcast Collection
SBS Australia
27-06-2025
- Business
- SBS Australia
Planning to migrate or study in Australia? Here are the changes coming to Australian visas from 1 July
Here's a breakdown of the key visa changes you need to know. The Department of Home Affairs has announced that income thresholds for skilled visas will increase by 4.6 per cent. The indexation changes will raise the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) from $73,150 to $76,515. The Department of Home Affairs has announced that income thresholds for skilled visas will increase by 4.6 per cent. Source: Moment RF / AlexanderThis will impact nomination applications visa Subclass 482 , the Employer Nomination Scheme visa ( Subclass 186 ), Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) ( Subclass 494 ) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) ( Subclass 187 ) visas. The Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) will also increase from $135,000 to $141,210, impacting nomination applications for the Specialist Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (Subclass 482). This change will not apply to existing visa holders and nominations lodged before 1 July 2025. Student visa In line with the Labor government's election commitment, the Visa Application Charge (VAC) for primary Student visa applicants will be increased from $1,600 to $2,000. Every year, thousands of Indian students apply for visas to study in Australia. Credit:Humanitarian visas Those applying for a Subclass 202 visa under the Special Humanitarian Program (SHP) or a Refugee visa under split family provisions, must lodge their application online via ImmiAccount. These applications include both a Form 681 – Refugee and Special Humanitarian Proposal and Form 842 - Application for an Offshore Humanitarian Visa. Pacific Engagement visa – Treaty stream The inaugural Pacific Engagement ( Subclass 192 ) visa - Treaty stream ballot opened to registrations on 16 June 2025 and will close on 18 July 2025 before random ballot selections are made on 25 July 2025. LISTEN TO SBS Hindi 10/06/2025 09:18 Hindi Those selected in the ballot will be provided with instructions on how to apply for the Pacific Engagement (Subclass 192) visa - Treaty stream and the deadline to apply. [Disclaimer: This information is intended as a general guide and is accurate as of the date of publication. Migration laws and policies may change over time. For advice tailored to your situation, please consult a qualified migration or legal professional.] Find all our podcasts here at: SBS Hindi Podcast Collection
Free Malaysia Today
24-06-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Champion of Indian education M Thambirajah dies at 83
M Thambirajah founded the Sri Murugan Centre with the aim of uplifting Indian students through academic support, personal discipline and self-confidence. KUALA LUMPUR : Educationist and founder of the Sri Murugan Centre (SMC) M Thambirajah died today, aged of 83. SMC co-director Surain Kanda said the public may pay their last respects tomorrow at SMC Ashramam in Petaling Jaya from 10am to 2pm, before the final rites at Nirwana Setia Alam at 3pm. 'He was more than just a leader; he was a visionary whose mission was clear, that every Indian home should produce at least one graduate. 'His efforts transformed the lives of thousands,' Surain told Bernama. Thambirajah founded SMC in 1982 with the aim of uplifting Indian students through academic support, personal discipline and self-confidence. What started as four small centres grew into a nationwide movement with over 103 physical and 128 virtual centres, currently serving more than 10,000 students annually. An alumnus of Universiti Malaya, he went on to earn his master's and PhD from University of Washington, US, and later completed his bachelor of laws with honours from University of London. He served as a senior lecturer at UM and authored several influential works, including the history textbook, Malaysia Dalam Sejarah. His lifetime contributions were recognised both in Malaysia and internationally. He was conferred the title 'Tan Sri' in 2012 and received India's highest award for overseas Indians, the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman. Thambirajah also served on key national advisory bodies, including the special implementation task force on the Indian community under the Prime Minister's Department. 'He believed in action rather than rhetoric, and service over self,' said Surain, adding that over 52,000 students have graduated through SMC to date. Thambirajah is survived by his wife A Indirani, children Dr T Sumitra and T Anand, and two grandchildren.
Khaleej Times
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
India to evacuate more citizens from Iran as part of 'Operation Sindhu'
Amidst the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, India is evacuating more citizens from Iran as part of 'Operation Sindhu.' According to Indian news agency ANI, two flights are scheduled to arrive in New Delhi, the country's capital, on Friday night. The agency, which quoted sources, said the first flight is expected to land in the Indian capital around 11.30pm (10pm UAE time), and the second flight will arrive around 3am (1.30am UAE time. The first flight will come from Mashhad, and the second flight will be coming from Ashgabat. On June 17, India had evacuated 110 students from northern Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs had said. 'Operation Sindhu' is the third such mission launched by India to evacuate citizens from conflict zones. Previously, India has undertaken Operation Ganga in 2022 to evacuate nationals from Ukraine and Operation Kaveri (Sudan) in 2023. 300 to 400 students fromJammu and Kashmir Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah provided an update on the evacuation of Indian students, mostly from the valley, stranded in Iran, emphasising the use of land routes to Armenia for their safe return. He said over 300 to 400 students are expected to reach safer zones by Friday, from where they will be repatriated to India via Armenia. He stated, "We cannot evacuate them overnight because no airports are open, no ports are operational. We are first bringing them by road to cities where there is no bombing, and from there, efforts are being made to bring them back to India via Armenia. Today (Friday), we expect around 300 to 400 more students to arrive, most of whom are from Jammu and Kashmir. We will bring them back home safely, and there is a sense of hope all around," he told ANI.
Russia Today
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Indian students in Iran to be relocated
New Delhi is planning to relocate some Indian students in Iran to 'safer places' within the country, and is also exploring 'other feasible options' for their safety, the Indian foreign ministry said on Monday. More than 1,500 Indian students, most of them from the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, are stranded in Iran, the NDTV news channel said on of the stranded Indian students have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, requesting their intervention to ensure the safe return of their children, local media said. Israel launched 'Operation Rising Lion' on Friday against Iran, which retaliated with missiles attacks against the Jewish state. Since then, both countries have launched further missile barrages against each other. The majority of Indian students in Iran, who are primarily pursuing medical degrees in cities such as Tehran, Shiraz, and Qom, are now awaiting assistance to return home, the NDTV news channel has reported. On Monday the Indian Embassy in Tehran said it is closely monitoring the security situation and is in constant touch with the students. The embassy, which on Sunday, advised all Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin to remain vigilant, has provided a link to a Google Docs form on its X account to provide their contact details. The mission has also provided a link to a Telegram group and asked Indian citizens to join it to receive updates. All flights to and from Iran have been suspended, with the country's airspace remaining indefinitely closed for commercial aviation. According to a report by news magazine The Week, five Indian students, including three from Kashmir and two from Maharashtra, were injured in Israeli airstrikes. 'Around 300 of us were shifted to a safer location, which I cannot reveal for security reasons,' a student was quoted as saying to the magazine. New Delhi has requested that Tehran facilitates the safe evacuation of its stranded citizens. Iran said on Monday that although the country's airspace is currently closed, all land borders remained open, allowing for safe evacuation. India enjoys warm ties with Iran's neighbor Armenia, which is seen as a safe destination for Indian students.
