Invitation Round: 11 January 2022 Matrix nominating Small Business Owners: 0 invitations ACT 190 nominations: 0 invitations 190 minimum Matrix score: ACT 491 nominations: 0 invitations 491 minimum Matrix score: 457 visa / 482 visa holders: 01 invitation ACT 190 nomination: 01 invitation ACT 491 nomination: 0 invitations Matrix nominating Critical Skill occupations: 136 invitations…
Read articleThe compilation of Migration Regulations 1994 and Custom Regulation 2015 dated 14 December 2021 [” the Compilation”], incorporates the amendments made by Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (Digital Passenger Declaration) Regulations 2021, dated 9 December 2021, to introduce digital passenger declaration for use by travellers voluntarily. Schedule 1 amends the Migration regulations stating that a traveller…
Read articleCompilation of Migration (Arrangements for Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) Visa Applications) Instrument (LIN 21/019) 2021, dated 1 January 2022[“the Compilation”], incorporates the amendments made by Migration (Arrangements for Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) Visa Applications) Amendment Instrument (LIN 21/085) 2021, dated 13 December 2021[“the Instrument”] to update the requirements to make an application for,…
Read articleOn 13 January 2022, the Prime Minister has announced that the Commonwealth has lifted the limitation on the international students regarding the work permit of 40 hours every 2-week period. However, legislative changes must be made, to implement the changes regarding the removal of the 40-hour-a-fortnight cap on student visa-holder workers.
Read articleHome Affairs Legislation Amendment (Digital Passenger Declaration) Regulations 2021, dated 9 December 2021, amend the Customs Regulation 2015 and the Migration Regulations 1994 to introduce digital passenger declaration for use by travellers voluntarily. Schedule 1 amends the Migration regulations stating that a traveller providing a DPD will not be required to complete a passenger card…
Read articleThe Australian Government has added occupation in the health, aged care, childcare, and mariculture sectors with pathways to permanent residency to the Great South Coast DAMA to support Victoria’s Great South Coast region. The Great South Coast DAMA provides an opportunity to address labour shortages in the region by hiring overseas workers for jobs that…
Read articleThe Department of Home Affairs ensures faster processing of Partner visa applications if it contains all the necessary information. The applicants can log into their ImmiAccount to ensure that all the document-related requirements are complied with. The Department can contact the applicant, in case additional information is needed for the Partner visa application. However, the…
Read articleInvitation Round: 20 December 2021 Matrix nominating Small Business Owners: 02 invitations • ACT 190 nominations: 0 invitations • 190 minimum Matrix score: • ACT 491 nominations: 02 invitations • 491 minimum Matrix score: 80 457 visa / 482 visa holders: 06 invitations • ACT 190 nomination: 06 invitations • ACT 491 nomination: 0 invitations…
Read articleMigration (Places and currencies for paying of fees) Instrument (LIN 22/002) 2022, dated 14 December 2021, specifies the countries and corresponding currencies in which payment of visa fees and charges may be made. It also repeals the Migration (Places and Currencies for Paying of Fees) Instrument (LIN 21/004) 2021 (No. 2). Item Place Currency 1…
Read articleMigration (Payment of visa application charges and fees in foreign currencies) Instrument (LIN 22/001) 2022, dated 14 December 2021, specifies the foreign currency exchange rates of 46 countries in relation to the Australian dollar for the payment of certain visa fees. The Instrument reflects changes in foreign currencies exchange rates since the previous update to…
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