Turnbull government increases required points for General skilled migration visas

From 1st of July 2018, permanent residency applications for General Skilled Migration visas will need a higher "pass marks", under new changes to the migration act implemented by the Turnbull government. The changes mean any applications made on or after July 1 will require applicants for independent and nominated skilled permanent visa and regional sponsored skilled visa to fulfill the "pool and pass mark" of 65 points. Niraj Shrestha is the President of the Education Consultants alliance and Shambhu Kadel is an immigration agent in Darwin. They spoke to SBS Nepali about the latest visa changes.