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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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA – 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.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA – 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.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA – 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.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: 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).
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: 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.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: 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.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA 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.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Travel Restrictions Ending for Eligible Visa Holders [Updated 30 November 2021]
November 30, 2021
From 15 December 2021, eligible visa holders who have been fully vaccinated with a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recognized vaccine will be free to travel to and from Australia without the need to first apply for a Travel Exemption.
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