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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Permanent parent visa applications heading online from 22 April 2026
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From 22 April 2026, all permanent parent visas, except for the two preceding temporary parent visas, will move to internet applications.
Read MorePermanent parent visas go online…but only after lodging
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Permanent parent visa applications lodged from November 2018 can now be imported to ImmiAccount and can be finalised online with the ability to upload documents among other benefits of the online system.
Read More2020-21 program year exceeds planning level, 72,376 partner visas granted
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The report for the 202-21 migration program year was released with the not unsurprising result of over 70,000 partner visas granted, leaving under 65,000 still to be processed. Other outcomes also surprised.
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