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AUSTRALIA – Legislative Changes Affect Subclass 482 Visa Holders

November 27, 2023

Legislative changes introduced by the Australian Government on 25 November 2023 have confirmed a pathway to permanent residency to thousands of Subclass 482 visa holders.

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AUSTRALIA – Permanent Residence Pathway Expansion Proposed

November 8, 2023

The Australian government is considering changes which will open a pathway to permanent residence for more foreign workers.

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The Naturalization Process for Australia: Your Comprehensive Guide

September 27, 2023

Interested in becoming an Australian citizen? While the process may seem complex, this handy guide will breakdown the steps and let you know what to expect.

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AUSTRALIA – To Be Added to UK ETA

June 23, 2023

Australia will be included in the United Kingdom’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system when it fully rolls out sometime in 2024.

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AUSTRALIA – Immigration System Overhaul

April 27, 2023

The Australian Immigration system is set to undergo a major overhaul in the coming months. This announcement is based on an extensive report highlighting increased labour shortages and the absence of policy for lower paid workers.

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AUSTRALIA – NZ Direct Pathway to Citizenship

April 27, 2023

The Australian government announced a direct pathway for citizenship to current citizens of New Zealand. This decision reverses a policy from 2001 which made attaining Australian citizenship more difficult. Special Category Visa holders from New Zealand would now be able to apply directly for citizenship.

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AUSTRALIA: Priority Processing of Visa Applications

December 6, 2022

Processing of certain skilled visa applications in Australia has changed following the removal of the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).

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AUSTRALIA: Updates for Employers – Temporary Visas

December 6, 2022

Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has issued updates on the terms for a number of different types of visas, including work, student, and temporary stay visas.

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AUSTRALIA: Permanent Residency Pathways for Short-Term Worker Cohort

March 25, 2022

From 1 July 2022, certain short-term 482 and 457 visa holders will have a pathway to permanent residency in Australia. Grandfathering provisions have also been preserved for legacy 457 visa holders.

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AUSTRALIA and SWITZERLAND: Eased Visa Measures Announced Between Countries

December 16, 2021

As part of continued efforts to strengthen long-standing diplomatic ties, Switzerland and Australia have announced eased visa measures and new visa opportunities between their nations. Both countries will introduce these changes on 1 January 2022.

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