New rules of the Assurance of Support requirement affect applications currently in the system but not yet decided.
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Immigration introduces new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa
18th March 2018: A newly implemented TSS visa replaces the former s/c 457 program.
Tighter rules for Partner Visas
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection is planning to crack down on incomplete applications.
What qualifies as ‘specified work in regional Australia’ to obtain a second Working Holiday Visa
To apply for a second Working Holiday Visa, the holder must work a minimum of 3 months in a specified role in regional Australia.
Caveats and how they impact on your visa application
Changes to 457 and ENS visas include caveats on certain occupations. But what are caveats and how are they affecting current applications?
Changes to Onshore Partner Migration processing
Current changes to Onshore Partner processing allows for frontloaded applications to be prioritised.
What is a Resident Return Visa (RRV) and can I lose my permanent residency again?
The two Resident Return Visa (RRV) are maybe the most misunderstood visas in Australian immigration legislation. Learn why they are very important and how they can stop you from losing your permantent residency status.
When and How to Chose a Migration Agent
When and how to chose a migration agent to assist with your Australian visa application.
Deutsch: Radiopodcast zum Thema Elternvisa
Viele Zuwanderer haben vor, ihre Eltern nach Australien nachzuholen. Aber die australische Regierung hat schwierige Hürden aufgestellt, die für viele das Ende des Traums der Familienzusammenführung bedeuten. Wie die Einwanderungsagentin Margot Obrist erklärt, geht es dabei besonders um viel Geld.
How can I bring my parents to Australia
Many migrants in Australia will at some point start thinking about how to bring their parents to Australia as well. Especially if there are no other siblings, the thought of having a mum or dad at the other end of the world is for many families very distressing. These are the visa options for parents to join their children in Australia.