485 visas extension applications from 1 July 2023; Student visa work increase for all; NZ citizens to have “backdated” PR

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485 visas extension applications from 1 July 2023; Student visa work increase for all; NZ citizens to have “backdated” PR

The change to allow subsequent 485 visas for those in the Post-Study Work stream to apply for a further two-year visa from 1 July 2023 if they studied a select qualification was registered this week. The same instrument amends student visa conditions to increase work caps from 40 to 48 hours per fortnight and will apply to all student visa holders when it comes into effect. NZ citizens will be considered to be Australian permanent residents from as early as 1 July 2022.

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NZ citizens no longer required to obtain a permanent visa to apply for Australian citizenship from 1 July 2023

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NZ citizens no longer required to obtain a permanent visa to apply for Australian citizenship from 1 July 2023

New Zealand citizens who reside in Australia on subclass 444 – Special Category visas (SCVs) for at least 4 years among other things, will be able to apply for Australian citizenship from 1 July 2023 without the need to be granted a permanent visa. This has important implications not just for them, but their relatives.

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

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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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BREAKING: Vaccinated temporary visa holders allowed to enter Australia from 1 December 2021, visitor and bridging visa holders absent

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BREAKING: Vaccinated temporary visa holders allowed to enter Australia from 1 December 2021, visitor and bridging visa holders absent

Temporary visa holders will be able to enter Australia from 1 December 2021 without the need for a travel exemption provided they are fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption. Notable exclusions from this major announcement are visitor visas and bridging visas.

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