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Stronger powers to cancel and refuse visas on character grounds blocked
Law to hand the government greater visa cancellation powers blocked by Senate The Opposition raised concerns over the bill, saying that low-level offending could be caught up in its remit and there was the potential for unintended impacts on domestic violence victims....
Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) Visa
Introduction This visa is a temporary (between 2 to 4 years) visa that allows Australian employers to sponsor a person from overseas to work for them in Australia. Depending on the circumstances, it may lead to permanent residence (which may then lead to citizenship)....
New OFFSHORE visas available for South Australia state sponsorship
To manage South Australia’s COVID recovery response, an additional 70 occupations are now open to applicants currently residing outside Australia. These occupations can be viewed here:...
Expanded Scope of Outbound Travel Restrictions
Over the past month, we have seen an increase in queries about the rules relating to leaving Australia by people who are ordinarily resident overseas. Previously, if you were ordinarily resident’ of another country (other than Australia) you were not required to...
Travel Exemptions now available for Prospective Marriage Visa holders in certain circumstances
Travel Exemptions now available for Prospective Marriage Visa holders in certain circumstances. New category of individual exemption: a Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa holder in the following circumstances: where the subclass 300 visa has been granted;...
Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis
Our hearts ache as we watch the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. If you are an Afghan national who is here in Australia but who is not an Australian permanent resident or citizen and you are concerned about your visa status, we may be able to help. In...