COVID-19: Australian citizenship ceremonies moved online; interviews and tests suspended

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COVID-19: Australian citizenship ceremonies moved online; interviews and tests suspended

Australian citizenship ceremonies, which includes the pledge of commitment as a citizen of the Commonwealth of Australia, will be moved online with one-on-one ceremonies currently being tested. While this is good news for the 85,000 people currently awaiting this final step, those waiting for a citizenship interview and test will unfortunately have to wait until social distancing measures due to the coronavirus are lifted.

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COVID-19: 408 visa to the rescue for temporary visa holders stuck in Australia

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COVID-19: 408 visa to the rescue for temporary visa holders stuck in Australia

Last 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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COVID-19: Temporary workers to access super early; WHMs to self-isolate and register before regional work; 457/482 workers to be allowed to work part-time for sponsor

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COVID-19: Temporary workers to access super early; WHMs to self-isolate and register before regional work; 457/482 workers to be allowed to work part-time for sponsor

Major temporary changes were announced yesterday to a raft of visa programs to support critical industries that may be affected during the coronavirus pandemic and temporary visa holders in Australia. This includes early access to superannuation for all temporary visa holders, exemptions to the 6-month work limitation for working holiday makers in some sectors and the possibility of renewal should their visa expire in the next six months, and the ability for sponsored workers to work part-time.

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Coronavirus FAQ on Australian visas and resources page

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Coronavirus FAQ on Australian visas and resources page

Last updated: 30 April 2020

This FAQ and resources page is dedicated to common questions many visa holders may have about their status in Australia and what they can do in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

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