The latest news on Australian immigration, including changes to regulations, government policy announcements, and analysis of media releases affecting current and future applications.
For Australian immigration news and important announcements. To receive notifications as they are posted, make sure you follow Peak Migration's Linkedin page or subscribe to our RSS feed.
Disclaimer: Any posted material is not intended to be immigration advice and does not purport to represent all requirements for a successful application or applications. No person should act on the basis of the material contained in any post without obtaining advice relevant to their situation, and without considering and taking professional advice where necessary. All opinion expressed is that of the author and nobody else.
An Australian-UK free trade agreement confirms the age cap for UK nationals lifted to 35 for working holiday visas. There are also likely to be other benefits including exemptions to labour market testing for 482 visas and perhaps an easier pathway to skill assessments for GSM visas. A dedicated agricultural visa was also announced.
Read MoreAccess to movement records can be made online from 1 June 2021 in a continual shift to online services. Paper applications will eventually be phased out.
Read MoreRegulations will be amended from 1 July 2021 that will see it easier for New Zealand citizens to meet the requirement for a Subclass 189 - Skilled – Independent visa under the New Zealand stream. This includes reducing the number of years necessary to meet income requirements and concessions for those affected by COVID-19 on their employment and residence eligibility.
Read MoreAmendments to investor stream visas under the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) that will take effect from 1 July 2021 were announced today with the minimum investment for the Investor stream to increase to $2.5 million. There will be no increase to the minimum $5 million necessary for the Significant Investor stream.
Read More
