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10 March 2021
Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy FAQs
What is the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy? The Skilling Australians Fund Levy is a contribution to be paid by employers that are sponsoring employees from overseas. The levy is...
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3 March 2021
Global Talent Independent (GTI) – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Global Talent Independent (GTI) Visa Program? The Global Talent Visa Program is also referred to as the Global Talent Independent Program (GTI Program) is a streamlined visa...
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1 March 2021
New SC408 COVID-19 ‘Visa’ Stream Announced
The Department of Home Affairs has announced by way of legislative instrument a new approved ‘event’ of the SC408 visa known as ‘Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery Event’. This visa will...
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28 February 2021
Nill Fee for certain TSS (SC482) Visa Applications, Refunds for Certain Visa Applicants
The Department of Home Affairs has announced a number of significant changes in response to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Australian migration program. Nil Visa Application...
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13 February 2021
COVID-19 Concessions for various visa subclasses finally announced
Partner visas, Contributory Parent visas and Child visas The Department of Home Affairs has announced from 27 February 2021 (inclusive) the following visas will be able to be granted while...
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