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An update from the Department of Education, Skills and Employment states the major skilled occupation review process that would have affected many skilled visas has been “put aside” due to COVID-19. While this may be relief for some, it may also have disadvantaged others.
Read MoreLate 2021 is when the partner visa sponsorship framework and English requirements will commence. Sponsors must be approved before a valid partner visa application can be lodged. Incoming passenger cards will be replaced by Digital Passenger Declarations in the near future. Visa application charge refunds and waivers are available for some temporary visa holders whose travel to Australia has been affected by COVID-19 border closures.
Read MoreNew legislation now applies to new and existing 408 visa applications lodged under an Australian Government endorsed event stream (the COVID-19 pandemic). It adds a pathway for work rights for applicants who have an offer of employment to work in the aged care sector from approved providers. The number of approved 408 visas is 45 per cent of COVID-19 408 visa applications at the end of July 2020.
Read MoreLast updated: 8 January 2021
The legislative instrument that classifies the COVID-19 as an Australian Government endorsed event was registered yesterday. Just who can (or rather should apply) for this visa appears more of a circumstance created under policy than fact.
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