NZ Immigration has announced several changes to Working Holiday visas, Essential Skills visas, and border exceptions.

The Government announced that the Australian Superannuation Guarantee will increase from 9.5% to 10% on 1 July 2021. A change that will affect sponsored workers.

The Government has announced changes to the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) investor visa program, effective from 1 July 2021.

The Australian Government has announced the Federal Budget 2021-2022 and for the migration industry, the new budget has relatively small changes for the year ahead. Read our summary of changes which focus mainly on onshore visa applicants due to international borders remaining closed for at least 12 months.

The Australian Government is increasing support for Australia’s tourism and hospitality industry by classifying it as a critical work sector and providing more visa flexibility for student visa holders employed in the sector.

Permanent or provisional family visa holders who want to travel to Australia but their Initial Entry Date has passed or will pass within the next 3 months, may still be able to enter Australia by completing a Travel Facilitation Letter.