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International Engagements：Future of seamless trans-Tasman travel discussed at first group meetingInternational Engagements

March 5, 2024 2:15 PM

A future of easier and more efficient travel between Australia and New Zealand is on the horizon, with the first meeting of the Trans-Tasman Seamless Travel Group held last Wednesday (24 January 2024). Chaired by Australian Border Force (ABF) Commissioner Michael Outram and New Zealand Customs Service Chief Executive and Comptroller Christine Stevenson, the group brings together senior leaders from border agencies and industry, including major airlines, international airports, and

New Genuine Student Requirement

March 22, 2024 6:38 PM

From 23 March 2024, the Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaces the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for Student visas.

RACS：One year of a pathway to permanency

March 5, 2024 3:22 PM

RACS:One year of a pathway to permanency Permanent visas for 19,000 One year ago today, the Australian Government announced a pathway to permanent protection for over 19,000 people whose lives had been in limbo for over a decade on Temporary Protection Visas and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas. Visa Subclass 851, known as the Resolution of Status visa, represented a monumental change in Australia’s humanitarian policy – the most significant development in over

Australia’s newest citizens welcomed this week

March 5, 2024 3:20 PM

Australia’s newest citizens welcomed this week   This week, more than 22,200 people from over 150 countries have been invited to attend one of more than 430 citizenship ceremonies taking place nationwide to mark Australia Day. 2024 is a special year for citizenship, as we mark 75 years since the creation of the new status of Australian citizen. The first Australian citizenship ceremony took place on 3 February 1949. At

Ending the COVID-19 concession period

November 8, 2023 6:32 PM

The COVID-19 concession period will cease on 25 November 2023. ​From early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in international travel restrictions, and deteriorating business and employment conditions. The former Government implemented temporary measures related to an initial concession period. This was to provide concessions for applicants of certain visa subclasses affected by travel restrictions and which made it difficult for them to meet visa requirements. This included where the applicant must be located

Celebrating 75 years of Australian citizenship in 2024

March 8, 2024 11:23 AM

Celebrating 75 years of Australian citizenship in 2024   Saturday, 3 February 2024, marks a key milestone of the first Australian citizenship ceremony held 75 years ago. On that day in 1949, seven people from seven nations became the first Australian citizens by conferral. This took place at a ceremony held at Albert Hall in Canberra. These seven new citizens represented each state of Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.

High-End Talent Channel: Smooth Immigration Without English, Analyzing Australia’s GTV Immigration.

March 29, 2024 8:13 PM

Actually, you can immigrate to Australia even if you don’t speak English. Besides the lower language requirements for investor immigration and partner visas, there is a visa program in Australia that does not require language proficiency, known as the Global Talent Visa (GTV). So, what are the specific conditions for …

New English Language Requirements

March 22, 2024 6:42 PM

The Australian Government has made changes to English Language Requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas. 

This change was announced as part of the Australian Government’s Migration Strategy released on 11 December 2023 and applies to all Student and Temporary Graduate visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024.

The Pacific Engagement Visa – Australia’s new permanent visa

March 8, 2024 6:15 PM

The Pacific Engagement Visa will strengthen our connections in the region and develop a vibrant Pacific and Timor-Leste diaspora in Australia. The Australian Government has heard the calls from Pacific leaders for deeper connections and easier movement around the region. We are taking steps to improve access, mobility and migration opportunities. Boosting Pacific permanent migration to Australia is an essential part of our plan to build a stronger Pacific Family.

Removal of the Labour Market Testing (LMT) Requirement to Advertise on the Workforce Australia Website

March 8, 2024 6:12 PM

On 11 December 2023, Migration (LIN 18/036: Period, manner and evidence of labour market testing) Instrument 2018 has been​ updated to remove the requirement for employers to advertise on the Workforce Australia website. This change will apply to subclass 482 and 494 nomination applications, and will allow employers greater flexibility in relation to how they undertake LMT. At the same time, clarifying text has been incorporated into the updated instrument which indicates that

Second addendum to the 11th edition of The Administration of the Immigration and Citizenship Programs paper released

March 5, 2024 3:23 PM

Second addendum to the 11th edition of The Administration of the Immigration and Citizenship Programs paper released The second addendum to the 11th edition of The Administration of the Immigration and Citizenship Programs paper is now available.  The second addendum is complementary to the 11th edition and first addendum publications. It provides updated figures and information on the management of Australia’s immigration program, with data updated to the end of Quarter 2

Final closure of the Pandemic Event visa

March 5, 2024 3:23 PM

Final closure of the Pandemic Event visa The Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) Australian Government endorsed events (COVID-19 Pandemic event) visa closed to new applicants from 1 February 2024. The Australian Government introduced the Pandemic Event visa in April 2020 to allow temporary visa holders to remain in Australia lawfully while the border was closed. It also addressed labour shortages in critical sectors in the local economy. Now that Australia’s borders are

Student and Student Guardian visa processing priorities

January 8, 2024 6:18 PM

A new Ministerial Direction for prioritising student and student guardian visa applications was signed on 14 December 2023. Ministerial Direction No. 107 formalises the Australian Government’s processing priorities for the student and student guardian visa programs. It builds on ongoing work to strengthen the integrity of the international education sector. An evidence level is allocated to each Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)-registered education provider. The new

Change to Partner (subclass 309 and 820) visas

December 8, 2023 5:57 PM

On 25 November 2023 changes were made to Partner (subclass 309) and Partner (subclass 820) visas. Partner (subclass 309) visa can be granted to applicants in or outside Australia. For more information see Subclass 309 Partner (Provisional) visa Partner (subclass 820) visa can be granted to applicants in or outside Australia. For more information see Subclass 820 Partner visa (temporary)

Small-scale immigration and visa consulting firm – DIVY, India

March 5, 2024 3:22 PM

DIVY is a famed & trusted immigration & visa consultation consultancy based in India, dedicated to assisting ordinary immigrants and visa applicants. 

Divy Immigration Solutions is one of the leading visa consultants providing Work Permit, PR, Dependent Visa and Immigration services. 

It’s leading position and excellent facilities are attributed to …

IC Australia：Mara Master is a big surprise to us.

March 5, 2024 3:22 PM

In 2023, aiming to integrate client resources, streamline workflows, improve staff efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction, the Australian local immigration company IC Australia fully adopted the Mara Master immigration and study abroad SaaS management system.

IC Australia collaborates with government-regulated agencies to assist individuals in applying for Australian visas…