186/187 visas: TRT stream for all from 25 November 2023, third 482 visa onshore applications allowed

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186/187 visas: TRT stream for all from 25 November 2023, third 482 visa onshore applications allowed

A recent news article from the Department of Home Affairs confirms that the subclass 186 visa under the Temporary Residence Transition stream will be opened to all applicants from 25 November 2023, as well as existing applications not finally determined. Subclass 482 visa holders in the Short-term stream will be able to another visa without leaving Australia from 25 November 2023.

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1 July 2023 changes: A recap and what we can expect in the future...

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1 July 2023 changes: A recap and what we can expect in the future...

1 July 2023 saw many amendments to Australia’s migration and citizenship regulations. This article recaps these with an eye on the likely changes in the future.

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2022-23 Budget v2.0: Student visa full work rights continue; temporary visa health assessments relaxed for onshore applicants

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2022-23 Budget v2.0: Student visa full work rights continue; temporary visa health assessments relaxed for onshore applicants

The 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.

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Health criterion relaxed: threshold increased to $49,000, maximum period capped at 10 years

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Health criterion relaxed: threshold increased to $49,000, maximum period capped at 10 years

In a recent shift in policy, the threshold determining what is deemed a significant cost for those who do not meet the health criterion for an Australian visa has been raised from $40,000 to $49,000 and the period for which the cost is determined has been capped at 10 years instead of the estimate remaining life expectancy of the individual.

Learn what the health requirement is for an Australian visa, why this change is important, how it is determined what medical exam is required and the major difference between the two health criteria: PIC 4005 and 4007.

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