The regional visa debate

The regional visa debate

This week saw debate by federal and state politicians on Australia’s population and immigration, with an emphasis on migration to regional areas. Current regulations, however, does not lend itself to this policy aim, except for General Skilled Migration visas, which already has one visa subclass requiring holders to live, study and work in a regional area. Could we see greater scrutiny on this suite of visas?

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WHM visas: Age cap for Canadians set to increase to 35 from 1 November 2018

WHM visas: Age cap for Canadians set to increase to 35 from 1 November 2018

Finally, if the announcement by the Australian Chamber of Commerce is to be believed, the age cap of 30 for Canadians wishing to come to Australia on a Subclass 417 – Working Holiday visa will increase to 35 from 1 November 2018, the first country to do so.

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WHV: Austria and Czech Republic added; Government letter of support dropped for Argentinians

WHV: Austria and Czech Republic added; Government letter of support dropped for Argentinians

The list of countries under the Subclass 462 - Work and Holiday visa program continues to grow with Austria and the Czech Republic added. Argentinians will no longer need a letter of support to apply for their 462 visa.

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