Processing priority shake up: offshore application woes
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New ministerial directions benefiting onshore visa applications for skilled and family visas came into effect on 25 July 2026.
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Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand nomination refusal for genuineness at the High Court
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In an unusual case for the High Court of Australia, judgement was passed on a subclass 482 – Skills in Demand nomination application that was refused because the position associated with the nominated occupation was considered not genuine.
Read More“On the papers” assessments for student visa refusals coming
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The passing of new legislation will see the Administrative Review Tribunal move to a strictly “on the papers” assessment of review applications for some temporary visas, starting with student visas, due to a large backlog of on-hand applications.
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