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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Temporary visa refusal rates double in two years, 18 per cent of student visas refused this year; bridging visa holders halved

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Temporary visa refusal rates double in two years, 18 per cent of student visas refused this year; bridging visa holders halved

A revised eleventh edition of The Administration of the Immigration and Citizenship Programs paper was released at the end of last week which reveals a jump in temporary visa refusal rates led by visitor and student visa refusals. Student visa refusal rates are 18 per cent for this year.

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AAT caseload overload: On hand migration applications increase 34 per cent to almost 60,000

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AAT caseload overload: On hand migration applications increase 34 per cent to almost 60,000

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal’s (AAT’s) 2018-19 annual report shows the Migration and Refugee Division continues to be weighed down by the number of review applications lodged despite their best efforts in adopting case management strategies and increasing the number of finalised applications. A crucial target they have met is making legally sound decisions, which means the chances of success if a matter is taken to court is much more difficult.

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