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State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024

2024-02-22

State and Territory Nominations for Skilled Visas Boost in January 2024, suggesting more opportunities for skilled migrants.

myGov Accepts Digital ID for Statutory Declarations

2024-02-15

Digital IDs on myGov now sign statutory declarations, eliminating witness signatures for Australian governance.

NSW Launches Skilled Work Regional 491 Program

2024-02-07

NSW unveils the Skilled Work Regional 491 program, Pathway 1, for skilled workers with a regional NSW work history.

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Citizenship Application

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March 25, 2020

Eligibility criteria for Australian Citizenship Each applicant for citizenship must meet the following criteria

Temporary visa holders given welfare support

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March 24, 2020

There are 2.3 million temporary visa holders residing in Australia, and during the current coronavirus crisis many are unable to work

Business obligations for managing overseas workers during COVID-19

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March 19, 2020

Many industries have been significantly impacted by the Coronavirus, with many businesses closing for a period of time to reduce costs and

VEVO Letter

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March 18, 2020

The Department’s Visa Entitlement Verification Online system (VEVO) allows employers and visa holders to check visa conditions.

COVID-19 Update

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March 11, 2020

As reported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 11 March 2020, there are currently 117,000 confirmed cases globally with 4,200 deaths.

Are travel bans working to control the Coronavirus outside China and how concerned should you be?

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March 2, 2020

As the numbers of known coronavirus cases around the world continue to sharply increase, countries are enforcing travel restrictions, sealing off towns to prevent local transmission, and in

The Coronavirus continues to impact travel and visa applicants

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February 26, 2020

On Monday the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the coronavirus has the potential to become a pandemic and countries should be prepared to deal with that possibility.

Novel Coronavirus travel restriction update

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February 21, 2020

Australia will deny entry to anyone who has left or transited mainland China within the previous 14 days, with the exception of:

Top Tips for Lodging a Partner Visa

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July 1, 2019

With over 50 years of experience in the immigration industry, here are my top tips for someone considering lodging an Australian partner visa

Featured migration story headline to go here

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New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

2025-05-07

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management

Looking to hire British nationals? Australia sees surge in working holidaymakers

2025-04-22

Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.

Medicare access granted to the STPP and FMSSP

2025-04-20

Medicare access has been extended to individuals supported under the STPP and FMSSP, an important shift with implications for vulnerable migrants in Australia.

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Featured migration story headline to go here

New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

2025-05-07

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management

Looking to hire British nationals? Australia sees surge in working holidaymakers

2025-04-22

Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.

Medicare access granted to the STPP and FMSSP

2025-04-20

Medicare access has been extended to individuals supported under the STPP and FMSSP, an important shift with implications for vulnerable migrants in Australia.

Ten essential things to do before moving to another country

2025-04-17

Planning on moving overseas? Here are 10 essential things to do before relocating to help you prepare for a smooth transition.

417 and 462 visas: Recovery work areas expanded

2025-04-16

The Australian Government has updated the specified work areas for Subclass 417 and 462 visa holders, expanding eligibility to more bushfire and severe weather recovery zones across multiple states.

Australian Government announces 2024-25 family visa caps for Contributory Parent, Parent and Other Family visas

2025-04-16

The Australian Government has set new visa caps for the 2024–25 financial year to manage strong demand for family migration. A total of 6,800 Contributory Parent visas, 1,700 Parent visas,

The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

2025-05-07

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management

The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Bridging Visas: A guide to Travel During Visa Processing times

2023-12-13

Need to travel for the holidays but your visa application is pending? A Bridging Visa B might allow you to travel and return while you wait.

A New Vision for Australia’s Migration Strategy Unveiled

2023-12-12

Need to travel for the holidays but your visa application is pending? A Bridging Visa B might allow you to travel and return while you wait.

Updates to Labour Market Testing for TSS 482 and SESR 494 visas

2023-12-11

From 25 November 2023, the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Citizenship Application

•

March 25, 2020

Eligibility criteria for Australian Citizenship Each applicant for citizenship must meet the following criteria

Temporary visa holders given welfare support

•

March 24, 2020

There are 2.3 million temporary visa holders residing in Australia, and during the current coronavirus crisis many are unable to work

Business obligations for managing overseas workers during COVID-19

•

March 19, 2020

Many industries have been significantly impacted by the Coronavirus, with many businesses closing for a period of time to reduce costs and

VEVO Letter

•

March 18, 2020

The Department’s Visa Entitlement Verification Online system (VEVO) allows employers and visa holders to check visa conditions.

COVID-19 Update

•

March 11, 2020

As reported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 11 March 2020, there are currently 117,000 confirmed cases globally with 4,200 deaths.

Are travel bans working to control the Coronavirus outside China and how concerned should you be?

•

March 2, 2020

As the numbers of known coronavirus cases around the world continue to sharply increase, countries are enforcing travel restrictions, sealing off towns to prevent local transmission, and in

The Coronavirus continues to impact travel and visa applicants

•

February 26, 2020

On Monday the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the coronavirus has the potential to become a pandemic and countries should be prepared to deal with that possibility.

Novel Coronavirus travel restriction update

•

February 21, 2020

Australia will deny entry to anyone who has left or transited mainland China within the previous 14 days, with the exception of:

Top Tips for Lodging a Partner Visa

•

July 1, 2019

With over 50 years of experience in the immigration industry, here are my top tips for someone considering lodging an Australian partner visa

Featured migration story headline to go here

New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

2025-05-07

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management

Looking to hire British nationals? Australia sees surge in working holidaymakers

2025-04-22

Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.

Medicare access granted to the STPP and FMSSP

2025-04-20

Medicare access has been extended to individuals supported under the STPP and FMSSP, an important shift with implications for vulnerable migrants in Australia.

The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

2025-05-07

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management

Looking to hire British nationals? Australia sees surge in working holidaymakers

2025-04-22

Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.

The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

2025-05-07

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management

Looking to hire British nationals? Australia sees surge in working holidaymakers

2025-04-22

Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.

Medicare access granted to the STPP and FMSSP

2025-04-20

Medicare access has been extended to individuals supported under the STPP and FMSSP, an important shift with implications for vulnerable migrants in Australia.

The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

2025-05-07

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management

Looking to hire British nationals? Australia sees surge in working holidaymakers

2025-04-22

Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.

Medicare access granted to the STPP and FMSSP

2025-04-20

Medicare access has been extended to individuals supported under the STPP and FMSSP, an important shift with implications for vulnerable migrants in Australia.

Ten essential things to do before moving to another country

2025-04-17

Planning on moving overseas? Here are 10 essential things to do before relocating to help you prepare for a smooth transition.

417 and 462 visas: Recovery work areas expanded

2025-04-16

The Australian Government has updated the specified work areas for Subclass 417 and 462 visa holders, expanding eligibility to more bushfire and severe weather recovery zones across multiple states.

Australian Government announces 2024-25 family visa caps for Contributory Parent, Parent and Other Family visas

2025-04-16

The Australian Government has set new visa caps for the 2024–25 financial year to manage strong demand for family migration. A total of 6,800 Contributory Parent visas, 1,700 Parent visas,

The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

New online services added to ImmiAccount for paper-based parent visa applicants

2025-05-07

The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management

The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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