The Australian government has set a temporary pause on new applications of the New Zealand stream of the Skilled Independent (subclass 189). This means that a new application cannot be made from 10 December 2022 until 1 July 2023.

If you want to travel overseas this festive season to visit your family or on holiday, but you are waiting for the decision on a temporary or permanent visa, you may be able to apply for another visa to enter Australia.

The Department of Home Affairs has released a new Ministerial Direction providing a new order of priority of processing for skilled nominations and visa applications.

Eligible temporary visa applicants in Australia will not be required to undertake medical examinations and chest x-rays in order to meet the health requirement.

After 30 June 2023, the number of hours a Student visa holder will be allowed to work will again be capped.

The Australian Government will increase the duration of post study work rights of international students to strengthen the pipeline of skilled labour.

We have further details and links for some regional 2022-23 Migration Program settings

Positive announcements were made at the skilled migration session at the Jobs and Skills Summit.

Victoria’s 2022-23 Business Innovation and Investment Program is now open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas.

Under the 2022-23 Migration Program settings, some large allocation increases have been made available to States and Territories.

The ACT & Northern Territory Skilled Migration Programs are now open, providing a pathway to permanent residency in the territories of ACT and Northern Territory, Australia.

The Victoria Skilled Migration Program is now open, providing a pathway to permanent residency in the state of Victoria, Australia.