Australian Study Requirement Updated The Australian Study requirement that is relevant in relation to various independent skilled visas, has recently been updated to take into account travel results caused by the Covid pandemic:Read More
COVID Concessions Extended to Additional Visa Subclasses 1. Offshore Partner and other visas do not require the visa applicant to be outside Australia at time of visa grant, from 27th February 2021:Read More
s485 CONCESSIONS AS A RESULT OF COVID PANDEMIC These concessions aim to ensure that international students are not disadvantaged by COVID related travel restrictions and other factors:Read More
MAJOR PANDEMIC RELATED CONCESSIONS FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE PATHWAYS FOR CERTAIN TEMPORARY WORKERS The Department Home Affairs has announced that from 24th November 2020, temporary workers whose employment has been adversely affected as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, may still qualify for permanent residence if the changes to their employment were: Changed as a…Read More
Updates in relation relaxation of Travel Exemptions The Federal government has recently updated its travel advice in relation to the COVID pandemic and the following do not need a travel exemption to enter Australia: An individual who has resided in New Zealand for at least 14 days immediately before travelling to Australia; A person…Read More
Interim Allocations The government has recently announced interim allocations for the below visas, prior to the Federal Budget on 6th October 2020. To date however, NSW for example, is still not accepting nominations for the s190 or 491 visa. State or Territory subclass 190 subclass 491 & 489 Business And Investment visas ACT 250…Read More
Latest Covid-19 Developments The Federal government has released details of recent developments in the migration sector as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic: Travel exemption requirements for individuals in critical sectors or with critical skills An individual exemption may be granted if you are a non-citizen: travelling at the invitation of the Australian Government…Read More
Migration Planning Levels for 20/21 Financial Year as a result of COVID – 19 pandemic As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Budget has been deferred until 4 October 2020. This has significant implications for all government departments dependent on the financial allocations made as part of the Budget decisions, including the…Read More
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has recently announced the government was looking into ways to resume international travel. “I think there will be the opportunity for Australians to engage in essential business travel,” he told 2GB Radio. Scott Morrison said that international travel was already open for a small number of businesses, “provided the quarantine arrangements are…Read More
