From 1 July 2024, Temporary Work (Skilled) (Subclass 457) visa holders, Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) visa holders and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (Subclass 494) visa holders who stop working with their employer sponsor will have more time to find a new sponsor, apply for a different visa or arrange to depart Australia.

On 1 July 2024, the Australian Government will implement new restrictions on the student visa application process as part of its Migration Strategy.

Recently, the Department of Home Affairs has raised concerns regarding inconsistencies in health information provided by secondary applicants aged 23 years or older for Partner (Subclass 309/100) visa applications.

The Australian government has announced significant changes to the Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) visa program, set to take effect from July 1, 2024, subject to the passage of legislative amendments.

The Australian government has announced the permanent closure of the Skilled – Recognised Graduate (Subclass 476) visa, effective from July 1, 2024. This decision is part of the broader Migration Strategy, as the visa is no longer considered aligned with the country's policy priorities.

The Victorian government has announced the closure of its 2023-24 state nominated skilled visa program for new Registrations of Interest (ROIs) as of April 23, 2024. This program covers the subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) visas.

Starting March 23, 2024, the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criterion will be substituted with a requirement called Genuine Student (GS) for submissions of Student visa (subclass 500)

Introducing the Pathway for Professional Exchange between the UK and Australia

Exclusive Benefits for UK Citizens applying for Working Holiday Visas

The wonderful COVID 19 visa will now close to all applicants from 1 February 2024…

Our analysis of the New Migration Strategy , announced the Australian government on 11 December 2023.