• About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Login
NRI Affairs
Youtube Channel
  • News
  • Video
  • Opinion
  • Culture
  • Visa
  • Other
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Video
  • Opinion
  • Culture
  • Visa
  • Other
No Result
View All Result
NRI Affairs
No Result
View All Result
Home Visa

Universities Australia urged immigration reset for foreign graduates

Catriona Jackson, CEO of Universities Australia, stated that there are already more than 100 visa classifications, criticising the system as unfit for purpose.

NRI Affairs News Desk by NRI Affairs News Desk
December 21, 2022
in Visa, News
Reading Time: 3 mins read
A A
0
Universities Australia urged immigration reset for foreign graduates

Source: CEOWORLD magazine

142
SHARES
1.3k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Advertisements

Universities Australia, the voice of Australia’s universities and the peak body for the sector, have urged for a hard reset of the immigration process for international graduates.

The leading organisation representing Australia’s tertiary educators indicated in a report given to a parliamentary committee assessing the migration system that the current cumbersome system was causing the country to fall behind the rest of the globe.

Catriona Jackson, CEO of Universities Australia, stated that there are already more than 100 visa classifications, criticising the system as unfit for purpose. In terms of international student enrolment, Australian universities rank among the top in the world.

According to Universities Australia, however, only around a third of international graduates utilise their post-study work permits, and just 16% become permanent citizens.

Jackson wrote in the report, “This is not surprising when our system has more barriers than gateways, including extended wait times, a lack of visibility around application status, and little certainty in general for prospective students and staff.”

“Meanwhile, our global competitors are increasing the number of international graduates in their migration mix in recognition of the significant contribution they make. Australia is falling behind.”

In its report, the body offered five recommendations for change, including automatically issuing temporary visas to all international students who graduate from Australian universities and improving reporting mechanisms to provide applicants with up-to-date visa status information.

It also advocated for a priority system, akin to the US Green Card, to allow priority workers to get fast-tracked permanent status. The extensive assessment, which was begun by Australian Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil, is slated to issue its final findings in February 2023.

The report said, “Across the world, nations are emerging from a pandemic-induced slumber with a renewed awareness that a homegrown labour force alone is not enough to meet their workforce needs and spur economic growth. There is growing recognition, too, that international students can and should play a greater role in the migration mix.”

Advertisements

“In Britain, there is a push to almost double the number of international students who settle there permanently, from 18 per cent to 30 per cent, in the next few years. Canada wants 25 per cent of permanent skilled places to be filled by student visa holders by 2024,” the report added.

According to the report, it has been predicted in the United States that 1 million skilled migrants will be required if America is to continue to dominate the world in technological innovation. These people, of course, have a university education.

Global talent competition has always been tough, but the impact of COVID-19 on the flow of skilled workers has revived it. The starting pistol has been fired, and the race for the best and brightest is heating up, with the pandemic receding into the background and borders open. Australia is at the back of the pack, which is concerning given their advantageous starting position.

According to a study conducted by Universities Australia, in 2019, when overseas education earned a record $40.3 billion in export revenues, just 7.5% of student visa holders upgraded to a permanent skilled visa.

According to the same study, just 10% of student visa holders were given permanent skilled visas in the last ten years. That equates to 121,105 skilled workers from a pool of around 1.2 million.

A minor increase in permanent skilled visas for international students – as little as a few per cent – would provide smaller communities and capital cities with the engineers, nurses, doctors, and teachers they need.

Jackson said, “It makes sense to rely more heavily on international graduates to plug skills and knowledge gaps, as Britain, Canada, and the US have already acknowledged, and are moving towards. By the time these students graduate, they are well-adjusted to the country they have studied in and have already made a considerable economic and social contribution.”

She added, “If there is a clear need for their skills and knowledge, why shouldn’t our system encourage them to stay?”

Share57Tweet36Send
NRI Affairs News Desk

NRI Affairs News Desk

Related Posts

Indian diaspora tensions increase during Federation Square's pro-Sikh vote
News

Indian diaspora tensions increase during Federation Square’s pro-Sikh vote

January 30, 2023
Sania Mirza ends her Grand Slam career in Melbourne
News

Sania Mirza ends her Grand Slam career in Melbourne

January 28, 2023
New UK Graduate Visa rules can severely impact Indian Students
News

New UK Graduate Visa rules can severely impact Indian Students

January 28, 2023
Next Post
Indian-origin roommate's convicted murderer found unfit for trial in US

Indian-origin roommate's convicted murderer found unfit for trial in US

Australia seeks to join the public procurement market in India

Australia seeks to join the public procurement market in India

Australian-Indian community demands direct flights to

Tightened restrictions for travellers to India; random COVID testing at airports

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

Nandini

Your Knee Is On My Neck

2 years ago
‘The Government of India has separated me from my family’: New Zealand YouTuber

‘The Government of India has separated me from my family’: New Zealand YouTuber

2 years ago
Dane Tehan

‘A potential game-changer ‘: Australian Minister for Trade Dan Tehan travels to India

12 months ago
Bhavini Bhargava will study Sports Management at Deakin

Six Indian students receive scholarships worth $ 660K to study at Deakin University

1 year ago

Categories

  • Literature
  • Multimedia
  • News
  • nriaffairs
  • Other
  • People
  • Top Stories
  • Uncategorized
  • Views
  • Visa

Topics

Air India Australia california Canada caste CECA COVID COVID-19 cricket ECTA Europe free trade FTA Geeta Germany Hindu Human Rights immigration India india-australia Indian Indian-origin Indian Students Khalistan London Melbourne Migration Modi Muslim New Zealand NRI NSW oci quarantine Singapore Sydney travel UAE uk Ukraine US USA Victoria visa women
NRI Affairs

© 2021 NRI Affairs.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Video
  • Opinion
  • Culture
  • Visa
  • Other

© 2021 NRI Affairs.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT