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Working Holiday Visa Expansion
Good news may be coming soon for backpackers from 13 countries as Immigration Minister David Coleman seeks to find workers wanted by regional businesses. Current discussions, if finalized, may see the work and holiday visa to be expanded to the following countries: India Brazil Mexico Philippines Switzerland Fiji Solomon Islands Croatia Latvia Lithuania Andorra Monaco Mongolia The changes are considered in a bid to address labour shortages in regional areas, especially farms. Stay Tuned! Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-31/working-holiday-maker-backpacker-visa-expansion/11366976
July 1 2019 Changes for Working Holiday Visas
From 1st July 2019, several changes have taken place giving more flexibility to Working Holiday visa applicants. The changes in summary are: Working Holiday Makers who have completed at least six months specified regional employment in their second year may be eligible for a third year visa. The 6 months of work must all be carried out on or after 1 July 2019, with applications able to be lodged from January 2020. Extension of the period a WHM (subclass 417 and 462) may work with the same agricultural employer, from six to 12 months. Increase in the number of places
Option to Extend 3rd Year Working Holiday Visas 417 & 462 to Commence 1 July 2019
As part of the announcement in November 2018 where major changes were being implemented under the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa program to support regional and rural communities, eligible working holiday visa holders can apply for a third year 417 or 462 visa. This legislation will commence on 01 July 2019 and previous, a working holiday visa holder was allowed a maximum of a two year visa. Applicants are required to complete 6 months specificied work in special circumstancs in order to be eligible for a third ‘working holiday maker’ visa. Applicants for the third WHV must also have undertaken
Renewing your Student Visa: What you need to know
From your original application for your Australian Student Visa, it was made evident that it is vital to have all your ducks in a row and be completely prepared – the renewal process is no different. You must apply before your current student visa expiry. For those careless students who forget their visa expiry and take action after their visa has expired (it does happen!), you will have a one time 28-day grace period to renew your visa once it has expired or depart Australia, departure after the 28 day period will result in a three year ban in any
