189 NZ stream visa streamlined for applications lodged before 10 December 2022, paused until 1 July 2023

189 NZ stream visa streamlined for applications lodged before 10 December 2022, paused until 1 July 2023

The 189 visa under the NZ stream has closed for all new applications from 10 December 2022 until 1 July 2023 where it is likely new requirements to be granted this visa will come into effect. Those who validly lodged an application prior to 10 December 2022 must only meet public interest criteria to be approved.

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PMSOL abolished: healthcare and teaching occupations take over

PMSOL abolished: healthcare and teaching occupations take over

A creature of COVID, the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) was abolished last week and replaced with more back-to-business processing priorities except for healthcare and teaching occupations which now take the highest priority.

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2022-23 Budget: More skilled migrants, less business skills, partner visas uncapped

2022-23 Budget: More skilled migrants, less business skills, partner visas uncapped

The Federal Budget handed down last night reinstated the pre-eminence of skilled migration, boosting permanent migration numbers to pre-pandemic levels. Despite the number of places remaining at 160,000, partner visas will no longer be subject to a ceiling.

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6-month 408 COVID visas to all visa holders with work rights; Moreton Bay and Ipswich added as regional areas

6-month 408 COVID visas to all visa holders with work rights; Moreton Bay and Ipswich added as regional areas

Announcements this week will see in the near future the 408 “COVID” visa throw its doors open to all those who hold a visa with work rights and even for some who do not. The postcodes of Moreton Bay and Ipswich will be deemed regional from 5 March 2022, which will affect many skilled visas.

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