WHM visas: Critical health work on COVID 408 visa to count towards second or third WHM visa for applications lodged from 14 Nov 2020

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WHM visas: Critical health work on COVID 408 visa to count towards second or third WHM visa for applications lodged from 14 Nov 2020

Former working holiday makers (417 visa and 462 visa holders) who have undertaken work as the holder of a 408 visa due to COVID-19 can use this work towards either a second or third working holiday visa for any WHM visa application lodged from 14 December 2020. Additionally, the offshore Subclass 124 – Distinguished Talent visa has been repealed.

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All subclass 485 and 476 visas moving to internet applications from 13 November 2020

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All subclass 485 and 476 visas moving to internet applications from 13 November 2020

The Department of Home Affairs continues to preference their ImmiAccount platform and will require all Subclass 485 – Temporary Graduate visa and Subclass 476 – Recognised Graduate visa applications to be lodged through the internet from tomorrow with few exceptions.

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ATO Data matching program continues to 2022-23

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ATO Data matching program continues to 2022-23

The data-matching program between the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) will continue through to 2022-23, collecting numerous categories of data to ensure compliance with taxation obligations for both businesses, visa holders, and migration agents.

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189/491: “Targeted” invitation rounds continue…

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189/491: “Targeted” invitation rounds continue…

Targeting invitation rounds continue for the 189 and 491 visa sponsored by an eligible relative, doing away with ranking Expressions of Interest (EOI) applications and inviting based on points. This article explores why SkillSelect exists, how it works, and what the possible ramifications are for the future.

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