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Navigating Australia's New Migration Landscape: Your July 2025 Essentials

Explore 2025 updates to Subclass 190 & 491 visas and the new Occupation Shortage List

Australia’s commitment to attracting skilled migrants is stronger than ever, but the pathways are evolving. For those eyeing the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) and Skilled Regional (Subclass 491) visas, July 1, 2025, brings important changes to the points system and the way occupations are managed. At Adept Visa, we provide direct and clear insights to help you understand these updates.

The Revamped Points System: The scoring system for skilled migration visas is undergoing a significant overhaul. This aims to better recognise applicants who possess the skills and attributes most needed by the Australian economy. While a comprehensive breakdown from official sources is pending, here’s what we know:

  • Emphasis on Work Experience: Expect to gain more points for substantial, relevant work experience, particularly for those with 5+ years in their field.
  • Australian Qualifications Valued: Holding Australian qualifications will likely attract additional points, acknowledging the alignment with local industry standards.
  • ‘Skills Priority’ Component: A new element is being introduced to award bonus points to individuals with occupations in high-demand sectors facing acute shortages (e.g., healthcare, technology, renewable energy).

The New Occupation Shortage List (OSL): The previous Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) are merging into a single, dynamic Occupation Shortage List (OSL).

  • Why the Change? This streamlined list is designed to be more responsive to Australia’s real-time labour market needs, making it easier to identify and target occupations facing genuine shortages.
  • Impact on You: Your eligibility for the 190 and 491 visas will heavily depend on whether your occupation is on this new OSL. We’ve seen a “Core Skills Occupation List” emerge which has 456 occupations, likely forming the basis of this broader OSL.

Strengthening Regional Migration: The Australian government continues to strongly support regional development through migration:

  • Increased Visa Quotas: Expect continued or increased allocation of visa places for regional areas.
  • Faster PR Pathways: Regional visa holders may benefit from accelerated pathways to permanent residency, recognising their contribution to areas outside major cities.
  • Income Thresholds: Remember, income thresholds for skilled regional visas (like the 494, which impacts pathways to PR for 491 holders) have increased to AUD 76,515 from July 1, 2025.

Adept Visa is Equipped to Guide You: These changes mean a fresh look at your eligibility and strategy for skilled migration. Our professional team is equipped with extensive knowledge and cutting-edge tools to assess your profile against the new points system and the evolving OSL. We offer transparent advice on your best pathway forward, ensuring you’re fully prepared.

Ready to map out your skilled migration journey under the new rules? Contact Adept Visa today for a comprehensive assessment.

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