Pillars of Australian Partner Visa
Pillars of Australian Partner Visa Australia Partner Visas (also known as spouse visa or de facto visa) allows the spouse or de-facto partner of an Australian Citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to move to Australia indefinitely. What does it mean to be in a ‘married’ or ‘de-facto relationship’? The Department will consider […]
Course Changes on Subclass 500 Visa
Course changes on Subclass 500 are now prohibited without Minister approval Australian International Students (.ie. ; Student Visa Holders), will no longer be able to change their courses without approval from the Minister. Approval for course change will be provided only once you receive a positive assessment from the competent Australian authorities outlining that you […]
Changes to the 485 Graduate Work Stream Visa 2022
Subclass 485: Graduate Visa – Skills Assessment and Nominated Occupation The Department has also announced Temporary opportunities for Graduate Stream applicants to apply for a Subclass 485 visa without requiring occupations to be on the Skilled Occupation Lists and not requiring skills assessments. Upon the current rule, Subclass 485 applicants must: Nominate an occupation from […]
Australia removes the Age Requirement for Subclass 186 – Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa Applicants
Australia removes the Age Requirement for Subclass 186 – Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa Applicants The Australian Government has announced that they will be easing age requirements for legacy 457 workers, making it easier for them gain permanent residency in Australia. Based on the new changes, there are NO AGE LIMIT for legacy 457 workers when applying […]
Global Talent Visa
Global Talent Visa Global Talent Visa The Department of Home Affairs launched the Global Talent Independent (GTI) program on November 4th, 2019, to attract exceptional talent in Australia. The GTI program is a part of the Australian Government initiative, “Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce”, to attract high-value businesses and individuals to Australia. WHAT IS […]
Partner Visa and COVID-19 Concessions: Here’s what you need to know
Partner Visa & COVID-19 Concessions: Here’s what you need to know If you have applied outside Australia for a: Child (subclass 101) visa Adoption (subclass 102) visa Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa Partner (subclass 309) visa and you are in Australia during the COVID-19 concession period you can be granted a visa in Australia if […]
Newly Proposed Partner Visa Framework
Newly Proposed Partner Visa Framework As part of the Federal Budget, the Government announced that it will implement reforms to strengthen the integration outcomes of the Partner program soon. These include: Introducing an English language requirement for permanent resident sponsors and Partner visa applicants; and Apply the family sponsorship framework set out in the Migration […]
Are you eligible for a Second Post Study Visa?
Can you apply for a 485 visa Second Post-Study Work stream? From 2021, Post Study 485 holders who have graduated from a regional educational institution and have lived in regional Australia on their first s485 visa will be eligible for a second 485 visa. Eligible second 485 visa holders must remain in a regional area […]
Changes to the Subclass 485 Regime – February 2022
Changes to the Subclass 485 Regime With the post-COVID -19 recovery, the Department of Home Affairs has made new changes to the Subclass 485 applications. These welcomed modifications were primarily designed with international students in mind to provide them with more support as they stay back to study, live and work in Australia. These […]
Length of Subclass 485 Visa Increased
How long can you stay on a Subclass 485 Visa? The Subclass 485 – Graduate visa usually allows international students who have completed an eligible course study in Australia to remain in Australia for up to 5 years. How long can I stay in Subclass 485 – Graduate Stream Work Visa? Usually up to 18 […]
