We blogged previously that State and Territory nominations have been temporarily suspended until the Federal Budged is handed down on 06 October 2020. States and Territories have now received a very small allocation of places for sc491/190 and business visa nominations, albeit under very strict conditions. The Government of South Australia is the first to… Continue reading State & Territory Nominations – Small Allocations Available Prior to Federal Budget
Read MoreEvery month our newsletter subscribers get the latest graphic guide to a visa in our dedicated Visa in Focus section. These infographics are straightforward, simple, and digestible to get your head around each visa type. Make sure you subscribe to Southern Stone Monthly to be the first to view this and other exclusive immigration and… Continue reading The Parent Visa At A Glance – A Graphic Guide
Read MoreA joint media statement released today from MP Alan Tudge (Acting Minister for Immigration) and MP Dan Tehan (Minister for Education) have announced five major changes to student visas. As per the media statement, they are: The Government will recommence granting student visas in all locations lodged outside Australia. This means when borders re-open, students… Continue reading Support for International Students: Government Announces Five Major Changes to Student Visa
Read MoreThere have been further updates from the Department in regards to the impact of the COVID-19 health crisis on the 2020-21 Migration Program. The latest from the Department as per below: The Department has indicated that migration policies will need to be carefully calibrated to ensure employment opportunities for Australians, support for critical industries and to position… Continue reading 2020/21 Financial Year Migration Program Planning & Delivery
Read MorePrime Minister Scott Morrison announced on 09 July new visa arrangements for citizens of Hong Kong to stay in Australia with pathways to permanent residency. This announcement came alongside Australia’s decision to suspend its extradition agreement with Hong Kong due to the new national security law imposed by China. A range of measures designed to… Continue reading Visa Extensions for Hong Kong Residents – What Does This Mean?
Read MoreThe health crisis has caused a number of unprecedented changes to the Australian Migration Program and this is set to persist as the Department of Home Affairs continues to closely monitor the health situation to decide how migration and visa settings are implemented moving forward. The latest major announcement is the temporary suspension of the… Continue reading Temporary Suspension of Skilled Migration as a Result of COVID-19
Read MoreEvery month our newsletter subscribers get the latest graphic guide to a visa in our dedicated Visa in Focus section. These infographics are straightforward, simple, and digestible to get your head around each visa type. Make sure you subscribe to Southern Stone Monthly to be the first to view this and other exclusive immigration and migration… Continue reading The Partner Visa At A Glance – A Graphic Guide
Read MoreFrom June 15 applications for NSW nomination for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) will be open. The NSW treasury has announced in a statement that candidates currently residing in designated regional areas in New South Wales can apply. Who can apply? To be eligible candidates must: Meet the Department of Home Affairs’… Continue reading Major Announcement from NSW: Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
Read MoreEarly this week, Acting Minister for Immigration Alan Tudge, released a statement announcing the return of in-person citizenship ceremonies as coronavirus cases continue to remain low across the country. Citizenship ceremonies were moved online to keep to health restrictions, with over 25,000 applicants becoming Australian citizens through this unique method. Now, councils have the choice… Continue reading Citizenship ceremonies return to face-to-face format
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