Migration Amendment –  (Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa) Regulations 2024

The Migration amendment (Subclass 462 (work and Holiday) Visa) Regulations 2024 introduces significant changes and reforms to the application process. Specifically, the amendment implements a pre-application process, requiring citizens from China, Vietnam and India to be arbitrarily selected in a ‘ballot’ before being eligible to submit a valid visa application.

What’s the Amendments Aim ?

The amendment has substantial ambitions to manage the high demand for the Subclass 462 Visa, especially from China, Vietnam and India. As a result of the pre-application process implementation, individuals will have a fair and equal opportunity to be selected and be eligible for the Subclass 462 Visa, confronting current oversaturation issues relative to visa allocations for each participating country.

The amendments are currently planned to come into effect on the 16th of September 2024 and will apply to all new applicants.

Are you looking to apply for a Subclass 462 visa or other Australian visas ?

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