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IMMIGRATION NEWS
English language changes to Student Visas and Temporary Graduate Visas
As early indicated in the Migration Strategy late last year, the Australian government has made changes to the English language...
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The Closure of the Pandemic Event Visa
The Australian government recently announced that it is closing the Temporary Activity (subclass 408) Australian Government endorsed...
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Student and Student Guardian Visa Processing Priorities
On 14 December, the Australian government introduced a new framework for processing student visas based on the risk level of...
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Migration Strategy Released - A Migration Strategy for Australia
On Monday, 11 December the Australian government released its Migration Strategy which outlines its view of a new vision for the...
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Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 27 November 2023
On 4 December 2023, the ACT government had another invitation round issuing invitations to Canberra residents. Canberra residents Matrix...
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End of Concession Period
The Australian government has recently announced that the COVID-19 concession period will cease on 25 November 2023. The initial...
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Changes to Working Holiday Visas - Condition 8547
On 19 Jan 2022, the 6-month work limitation was temporarily relaxed by the Australian government. Working Holiday Maker visa holders did...
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Streamlined Pathways to Permanent Residence for Skilled Workers in Australia
On 3 November, the Australian government announced significant reforms, specifically ensuring that temporary skilled workers have a...
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Canberra Matrix Invitation Round:12 October 2023
On 17 September 2023, the ACT government had another invitation round issuing invitations to both Canberra residents and Overseas...
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SkillSelect and Expression of Interest
An Expression of Interest (EOI) is an application on Skillselect to let the Department of Home Affairs and Australia States/Territories...
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Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020
This is commonly referred to as the “genuineness” criteria to avoid visa fraud and must be satisfied by the Department of Home Affairs in...
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Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 15 September 2023
On 15 September 2023, the ACT government had another invitation round issuing invitations to both Canberra residents and Overseas...
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NSW Migration - Allocation of Places under the NSW Migration Program
On 9 May 2023, the Australian government announced that the planning levels for the 2023-24 permanent Migration Program will be set at...
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End of the COVID-19 Pandemic Event (Subclass 408) visa
The Minister of Home Affairs released a statement on Thursday 31st August 2023, confirming that the Australian government is closing the...
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Changes to Health Workforce Certificate – International Medical Graduates
The Department of Home Affairs has advised that from 16 September 2023, employers looking to nominate International Medical Graduates in...
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New Changes planned for Student Visa Holders
The Australian government has recently announced significant changes to the student visa program. As Home Affairs Minister, Clare O’Neil...
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ACT Migration - Allocation of Places under the ACT Migration Program
On 9 May 2023, the Australian government announced that the planning levels for the 2023-24 permanent Migration Program will be set at...
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Work and Holiday visa for Applicants from Papua New Guinea
The Australian government has announced changes to the to the Work and holiday visa for applicants from Papua New Guinea. The Work and...
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No Minimum Income Requirement for the Subclass 191 Visa
The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa in the Regional Provisional stream is a permanent visa pathway for people on eligible...
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Labour Market Testing (LMT) and UK Free Trade Agreement
Labour Market Testing (LMT) is required for most employer sponsored visa applications to check if there are qualified Australian citizens...
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