Income Thresholds and Labour Market Testing (LMT) Changes from 1 July 2025

A reminder that starting in the new financial year on 1 July 2025, the work sponsorship visas on the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) and Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirements will increase. These visa subclasses require that their nomination and visa applications meet the income threshold and Labour Market Testing (LMT):

Work Sponsorship Income Threshold to Increase

In the new financial year, the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase to $76,515, and the Specialist Skills Income Threshold will rise to $141,210, a 4.6% increase compared to the 2024-25 financial year. Employers and visa applicants should ensure their income aligns with these new figures for applications lodged after 1 July.

What about the Labour Market Testing (LMT) Requirements?

For nominations requiring Labour Market Testing (LMT), ensure that the LMT advertisements have been live continuously for at least 4 weeks before lodging the nomination application.
If the sponsor plans to lodge the nomination application after 1 July, ensure that all the LMT advertisements posted from now on reflect the new CSIT or SSIT amount. The salary can be posted as a range.
All employers and applicants should review their current LMTs to ensure compliance with the new requirement. If the LMT does not meet the new income threshold, the sponsor may have to redo the LMT process.

How Can Agape Henry Crux Help

Start your application today to save some costs with the work sponsorship visa application, especially if you aim to lodge before the new financial year. If you have any doubts or concerns, speak with one of our immigration lawyers at Agape Henry Crux. Our team works closely with 2 of our Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law, who are highly specialised in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers or agents by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.

We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. If this isn’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.

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