Repeals Migration (LIN 19/189: Arrangements for certain Business Skills Visas) Instrument 2019. Requirements for making a valid application for the following visa classes: Business Skills Business Talent (Permanent) (Class EA); Business Skills (Permanent) (Class EC); Business Skills(Provisional) (Class EB); Business Skills (Residence) (Class DF); Distinguished Talent (Migrant) (Class AL); Distinguished Talent (Residence) (Class BX); Business Skills (Provisional) (Class UR). Specifies additional approved…
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Prime Minister Jacinda Arden aims to raise issues related to cancellation of visas for New Zealanders
Issues around Australia’s immigration laws regarding the cancellation of visas on character grounds under section 501 of the Migration Act are expected to be raised by NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern when she meets with Prime Minister Scott Morrison today. “We have seen cases where there is also almost no connection of an individual to…
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Covid 19 Pandemic (Corona virus) – Student (Temporary) (Class TU) visa holders cancellation and New Arrangements for Visitor Visa
LIN 20/102 and LIN 20/046 commenced on 25 Feb 2020 that creates arrangements for former Student (Temporary) (Class TU) subclass 500 visa holders whose visas were cancelled and for Visitor (Class FA) subclass 600 visa respectively. Covid 19 Pandemic (Corona virus) - Student (Temporary) (Class TU) visa holders cancellation LIN 20/102 commenced on 25 Feb…
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Record number of Australian citizens conferred on Australia Day.
More than 27,000 people attended 454 ceremonies around the country to become Australian citizens on Australia Day 26 January 2020 which is the largest number to date. Between 01 July and 31 December 2019, 106,704 people were conferred with Australian citizenship. “Citizenship is a chance for new migrants to make a pledge to uphold our laws…
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Modern Slavery Expert Advisory Group call for nominations
On 17 February 2020 Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs Jason Wood launched a public nomination process for the Modern Slavery Expert Advisory Group (Expert Advisory Group). He said “the Expert Advisory Group reflects the Government’s commitment to collaborating with business and civil society to combat modern slavery in supply chains through…
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Work and Holiday Maker visa holders and Australian bushfire recovery efforts
Working holiday visa holders will be able to help bushfire affected communities get back on their feet following changes announced on 17 February 2020 by the Morrison Government. Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge recently announced new measures for working holiday visa holders. Farmers and regional businesses can now…
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