What’s ahead for Family Visa applicants in 2021?
People waiting on Partner, Parent and Child visas, are anxiously waiting for some good news in 2021. There have been some recent developments which should help many. Onshore Grant for…
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Structural Changes for the Global Talent Visa
This week, some structural changes have been made to the Distinguished Talent Visa, which is the primary visa used in the Global Talent (Independent) Program. As well as catering for…
Why is my Visa taking so long? Processing Priorities Explained.
People who apply for a Skilled Visa - and subsequently experience a long wait for a decision - start to become restless (as they are understandably keen to have some…
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New Zealand Citizens – COVID Concessions
Australia has a special pathway to permanent residency for our friends 'across the ditch' in New Zealand. If a New Zealand citizen has been living in Australia since before 19th…
Skilled Migration during COVID, and the PMSOL
Skilled Migration - Is the 2021 glass half full or half empty? Many people have asked us to explain why Skilled Migration appears to be almost a non-starter at the…
Australian Partner Visa Changes in 2021
We've known for a while that changes are planned for Partner Visas. The recent federal budget has brought more clarity to the changes and proposed timing, and we'll summarise them…
Australia’s Migration Program 2020-2021
The much anticipated Australian Federal Budget was handed down last night, and with it came some changes in the migration space - some anticipated, others not. One word could be…
Skilled and Business Migration Poised to Re-Open
Have you been waiting for ages for the opportunity to lodge a Skilled or Business Visa application? This could be your lucky day! Anyone with an interest in this space…
An Australian Working Holiday during a Pandemic?
Backpackers have helped Australia greatly in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many who found themselves in Australia when the crisis first emerged in February, have been working in…
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Global Talent Program Continues to Deliver
In spite of the uncertainty surrounding other visa subclasses, the Global Talent Program continues to be strongly supported by the Government. The reason? We want the world's best and brightest…
