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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COVID-19: Onshore grants for offshore family visas; Nil VAC for former 457/482 visa holders; Global Talent visa add special envoy endorsement
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New regulations that take into effect on 27 February 2021 will see various offshore family visas able to be granted in Australia, nil visa application charges for former 457 and 482 visa holders stuck overseas during the pandemic, and a new pathway for the renamed Subclass 858 – Global Talent visa.
Read MoreCOVID-19: Family visas to receive concessions for visa grants in Australia from early 2021
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COVID-19 concessions will apply to several family visas from early 2021, many of which are likely to be Subclass 309 – Partner visa applicants, to allow visas to be granted to applicants without the need for them to leave Australia.
Read MoreNew formula and significant increase to Assurances of Support
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A new formula for calculating how much a sponsor must provide to Centrelink for the Assurance of Support. This will significantly increase costs for sponsors, particularly for parent visas.
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