Why You Should Lodge Your Visa Before 30 June
At Migration Downunder, we’ve long had a simple motto: If you’re eligible and contemplating lodging a visa, don’t delay—lodge today!
Each year, 1 July marks two important developments in Australian immigration:
- An increase in Government visa application charges (VACs), and
- The introduction of legislative changes, which may include updates to skilled occupation lists, salary thresholds, or eligibility requirements.
In the current cost-of-living crisis, any opportunity to save matters. For example, the visa application charge for a Partner visa (Subclass 820, 309, or 300) currently sits at $9,095, and it’s expected to increase—potentially reaching or exceeding $10,000 from 1 July 2025. By lodging before the end of June, you can avoid these likely increases and lock in the current fees.
If you’re an employer planning to sponsor an overseas worker on a Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa, timing is critical. From 1 July 2025, the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) will rise to $76,515. If your prospective employee is currently earning less than this amount, and you haven’t yet completed Labour Market Testing (LMT) or lodged the application, the window to act is closing—fast.
Additionally, unannounced legislative or policy changes can take effect from 1 July. Occupations may be removed from the skilled list, or eligibility criteria may tighten, leaving some applicants without a pathway.
What You Should Do
- If you’re eligible now, take action. Waiting may cost you—literally and figuratively
- Book in a consultationwith one of our Registered Migration Agent as soon as possible to assess your options and prepare your application ahead of the 30 June deadline
Beat the rush, avoid higher costs, and reduce the risk of missing out due to sudden policy changes.
What You Should Do
- If you’re eligible now, take action. Waiting may cost you – literally and figuratively
- Book in a consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agent as soon as possible to assess your options and prepare your application ahead of the 30 June deadline
Beat the rush, avoid higher costs, and reduce the risk of missing out due to sudden
policy changes.