Announced on 1 July, Australia’s permanent Migration Program for 2021-2022 outlines a raft of migration policy and visa changes designed to support Australia’s response to COVID-19 and eventual post-pandemic recovery. Most affected by these changes will be...
As it stands, the Commissioner of the Australian Border Force and its decision makers are permitted to grant travel exemptions from Australia’s current COVID-19 tough travel restrictions. They have since widened the scope of who these may be granted to. Travel...
The Department of Home Affairs has created a list of occupations, called the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). This was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic with the aim to fill critical skills to support Australia’s response and recovery. Whilst all...
On 2 September 2020, the Department of Home Affairs announced the introduction of the new Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List or PMSOL. The list includes 17 occupations from across the healthcare, construction and IT sectors that will assist in Australia’s...
The Student (subclass 500) visa is a temporary visa which allows individuals to undertake an eligible course of study at an Australian educational institution for up to 5 years. It permits international students to undertake courses at all levels and in a range of...
We have received news that arrangements are being made for Student visa applicants and holders who have been affected by COVID-19 travel restrictions. The update is as follows: Grants of student visas lodged outside Australia will recommence, so visa holders will be...
