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New arrangements for eligible visa holders
From 1 December 2021, fully vaccinated eligible visa holders can now travel to Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption. Eligible visa holders are people who hold the following visas: Subclass 200 – Refugee visa Subclass 201 – In-country Special Humanitarian visa Subclass 202 – Global Special Humanitarian visa Subclass 203 – Emergency…
Read MoreKiwis on temporary visas in Australia to get easier pathway towards permanent residency
New Zealanders on temporary visas will be given a more flexible pathway towards permanent residency in Australia from July amid the turmoil caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. One News reports.
Read MoreLatest visa and travel information for international students
The Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs has provided updated answers and important links related to your most frequently asked student visa questions. For example: Should I apply for a student visa even though borders are still closed? Can a 408 Visa Holder or Bridging Visa ‘E’ holder apply for a Student Visa? How long…
Read MoreSkilled Migration Program update for prospective applicants currently in South Australia
Skilled Migrants meeting the South Australian state nomination requirements will be able to directly apply for nomination from 8am, Monday 8th February 2021. At this stage, any person who is currently residing offshore, or in another state of Australia, will not be eligible to apply. Full details of state nomination requirements can be viewed here.
Read MoreWA State Nominated Migration Program opening soon
Invitations to apply for the State Nominated Migration Program will resume in January 2021. The Western Australian State nomination criteria have been revised inline with State health and economic recovery prioirties. The changes to the criteria are as follows. Intending applicants must be currently residing in Australia to be invited and nominated. Intending applications subject…
Read MoreCOVID-19 student visas update
On 20 July the Australian Government announced a number of changes to student visa arrangements to support international students. The changes are: The Government will recommence granting student visas in all locations lodged outside Australia. This means when borders re-open, students will already have visas and be able to make arrangements to travel. Eligibility requirements…
Read MoreThe Australian Government puts COVID-19 travel restrictions in place
Visa holders might need to apply for an exemption before they arrive to Australia. All travellers arriving in Australia, including Australian citizens, must quarantine for 14 days at a designated facility, such as a hotel in their port of arrival. Please check all details here https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/travel-restrictions-0
Read MoreNew Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491 is available from 16 November 2019!
New Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491 is available from 16 November 2019! Brief Insights:• Skilled visa for 5 years with a pathway to permanent residency• State / territory or eligible relative nomination• Regional Australia – all cities and areas except Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane• Basic requirements: be under 45 years old, occupation from…
Read MoreNew skilled regional visas and other skilled migration news
Two new skilled regional visas will open to applications on 16 November 2019. These new visas will promote regional migration and replace two existing subclasses: Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) Benefits of new visas Priority processing of regional applications Incentives for migrants to stay…
Read MoreCommencement of the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)
Applications to sponsor a parent for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa opened on 17 April 2019. Once a sponsorship application is approved, a sponsored parent is able to apply for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa. Applications opened on 1 July 2019. The visa provides parents with a new pathway to temporarily reunite with their children…
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