2020-21 program year exceeds planning level, 72,376 partner visas granted

2020-21 program year exceeds planning level, 72,376 partner visas granted

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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Visa and citizenship application fee increases, AAT application fee up 70% to $3000 on 1 July 2021

Visa and citizenship application fee increases, AAT application fee up 70% to $3000 on 1 July 2021

Changes to migration regulations for 1 July 2021 have been registered with the revision of business skills visas, and increases to visa application charges, citizenship and AAT application fees.

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188 visas: Investor stream to increase to $2.5 million; complying investments mix to change

188 visas: Investor stream to increase to $2.5 million; complying investments mix to change

Amendments to investor stream visas under the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) that will take effect from 1 July 2021 were announced today with the minimum investment for the Investor stream to increase to $2.5 million. There will be no increase to the minimum $5 million necessary for the Significant Investor stream.

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