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24.01.2022 Visa application fees will rise from 1 July 2019. For example, General Skilled Migration visas will cost A$4,045 for primary applicants. Partner/Spouse visas will cost $7,715.

21.01.2022 The State of Victoria has announced that its skilled nominated (190 & 491) program is now closed for the FY2019-2020.

19.01.2022 The maximum number of contributory parent visas for 2019-2020 has been reduced by about 100 from the last financial year. If you are planning to sponsor your parents for a permanent visa, it's probably a good time to consider applying sooner rather than later, if eligibility criteria are met.

18.01.2022 The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that their systems will automatically update any SkillSelect Expressions of Interest already submitted when the new points system comes into effect on 16 Nov 2019.

18.01.2022 Aspiring skilled migrants hoping to secure state sponsorship from NSW should note that the NSW will not be issuing any more so-called "stream 2" (applicants with very high points) for this year.

17.01.2022 If you or someone you know have recently received a notice of intention to consider cancellation (NOICC) from the Department of Home Affairs, you should seek professional assistance immediately as a NOICC needs to be responded to promptly and comprehensively. Contact us if you or someone you know are in this situation.

15.01.2022 The Minister for Home Affairs has announced that the new temporary parent visa will be available from 1 July 2019. Contact us if you wish to discuss your eligibility to sponsor your parents for up to 5 years on this visa.

14.01.2022 The Queensland State Government has today removed the occupation code of Accountant (General) from all Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists for GSM state sponsorship purposes.

13.01.2022 The new Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa (870) will be available from 17 April 2019. The minimum annual taxable income for a potential sponsor is $83,454.80. If you plan to sponsor your parent temporarily, contact us for a discussion.

11.01.2022 The Migration Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2016 was passed by the Senate on 28 nov 2018. This means that the Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa (TPSV) can now be introduced in 2019. Contact us for more information if you wish to sponsor your parents for a TPSV and we would be happy to help.

11.01.2022 NSW has updated its state priority list for skilled visas. Some occupations are now subject to an additional requirement that the applicants are working in NSW for at least 1 year.

10.01.2022 Reminder: Aspiring skilled migrants who have lodged an Expression of Interest (EOI) may wish to update their EOI today if they have a partner who has obtained a suitable English test result.

09.01.2022 The Dept of Home Affairs has apparently introduced an online FOI form, making such requests even easier from now on! See https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au//free/access-to-information

03.01.2022 From 12 noon, 25 Mar 2020, Australian citizens and permanent residents (with some limited exceptions) are not permitted to travel out of Australia.