Latest News, Updates & Information
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5 April 2023
Family Violence Evidentiary Requirements Amended
The Department recently announced changes to evidence requirements for victims of family and domestic violence seeking visa assistance. The announcement came after Governmental consultation with legal specialists surrounding challenges that...
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21 March 2023
Victoria Fast Tracks SC190 & SC491 for Key Roles
Fast track nomination for health and teaching occupations The Victorian government has advised that fast track nomination is now available for skilled visa candidates with an eligible health, teaching or...
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22 February 2023
Extension of the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) Post Study Work Rights & Increase to International Student Working Hours
The Australian Federal Government has announced that as of 1 July 2023 international higher education graduates with eligible qualifications will be granted an additional two years of post-study work rights....
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17 February 2023
AHPRA Clarification for SC186 Visa Sponsorships
Provisional or Limited Registration can now be accepted for all AHPRA regulated occupations Previously, Medical Practitioners were required to show evidence of full registration from AHPRA. However, the Department has...
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15 February 2023
Permanent Residency Pathway Announced for SC482 Regional Occupation Visa Holders
Adding to the previously announced changes relating to Permanent Residency pathways for TSS Visa holders with occupations on the STSOL list, the Department has further announced that TSS (Subclass 482)...
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