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Additional resources have been allocated for visa compliance and integrity measures. Published processing times have been scaled back considerably. There will be no new business skills nominations this program year due to enough on-hand applications.
Read MoreThe Federal Budget was handed down last night with most outcomes already known. Two further major changes are that 482 visas holders in the Short-term stream no longer need to apply when outside of Australia from 1 July 2023, and some visa application charges will see additional increases.
Read MoreThe Federal Budget handed down last night came with few shocks as much was already announced. Of note is the extension of full work rights for student visa holders until at least 30 June 2023. From last week, some temporary visa applicants in Australia will not be required to undertake visa medicals.
Read MoreThere were three firm outcomes from last week’s Jobs and Skills Summit relating to Australia’s immigration program: an increase in permanent migration places for this program year with an emphasis on regional and state and territory nominated visas, an increase of two years to 485 visas for certain degree qualified graduates, and more resources for visa processing.
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