19/11/16 A new framework for temporary work visas is in effect from 19 November 2016. This has resulted in the abolition of 5 visa subclasses, and the introduction of 2 new visa subclasses. Sponsorship arrangements have also been simplified. A summary of the main changes is below: Training Subclass 407 Visa This is a new […]
19/11/16 From 19 November, changes will be made to which relatives can be included in your visa application. Spouse and Children Only Currently, it is possible to include dependent relatives in visa applications, even if they are not spouses and children. For instance, it is common for 457 applicants to include a dependent parent in […]
19/11/16 A new Temporary Activity Visa Framework will commence on 19 November 2016, integrating the seven existing temporary activity visa subclasses into four. Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) Subclass 407 Training Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Five visa subclasses will cease from 19 November 2016: Subclass 401 Temporary Work (Long Stay […]
November 2016 A new Entrepreneur visa with a pathway to permanent residency will be established for entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and financial backing from a third party. This visa will: Be a provisional visa for individuals who have obtained capital backing from a third party to develop entrepreneurial ideas in Australia. Be established as a […]
18/11/16 The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has adopted new regulations which will give the Department authority to refuse applications for sponsorship of temporary partner visa applications in circumstances where the proposed sponsor has been convicted of an offence involving family violence, or of other “relevant offences”. The new regulations have been introduced and are scheduled […]
27/9/16 From 1 January 2017, changes to the Working Holiday Visa program will come into effect that will be beneficial to new working holiday makers and also those already in Australia. The most beneficial points of change for working holiday makers will be: Visa Application Charge reduction The Visa Application Charge for a Working Holiday […]
13/9/16 Effective 14 September 2016, applications for ACT nomination from overseas residents will not be accepted. If you are living overseas you will not be able to commence an application for ACT nomination of a Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa until the program reopens in July 2017. Applications lodged on or before 13 September 2016 […]
16/9/16 A new legislative instrument specifies the locations and work activities that satisfy the eligibility requirements for the grant of a second Working Holiday Subclass 417 visa. Two postcodes have been added to the locations: 6076 and 6111 in Perth Hills, Western Australia. Note that since 5 May 2016, Norfolk Island has also been included as a regional location for this purpose.
10/9/16 Changes are as follows: The skills need has eased for restaurant managers, management consultants, solicitors and financial advisers. These occupations are now closed. The demand for skills within corporate management, and the creative / design sector is increasing. Occupations within these sectors have now opened. The ‘open’ status of the following occupations remains unchanged […]
31/8/16 After a High Court decision, resources workers working on vessels in the migration zone now require a 400 or 457 visa. These visa subclasses are prescribed for offshore resources activities for workers who will be in an area to participate in or to support an offshore resource. These workers are authorised to enter Australia in a […]
25/7/16 These changes will come into effect from Monday 25 July 2016. From Monday 25 July 2016, BSMQ will commence processing Expressions of Interest under the newly approved business criteria & QSOL list. The headline changes include: SUBCLASS 132 BUSINESS TALENT (SIGNIFICANT BUSINESS HISTORY STREAM) Net Business and Personal Assets of AUD$1.5 million to be […]
4/7/16 New State Nominated Occupation List Immigration SA will be publishing a revised State Nominated Occupation List (SNOL) on 4 July 2016. ICT occupations – offshore applicants From 4 July 2016, Immigration SA will require offshore applicants for ICT occupations that appear on the SNOL to have a minimum of 70 points (including state nomination […]