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AMEPOnline is a free resource that will help you learn English and get to know about everyday life in Australia. There is no need for you to enroll in the Adult Migrant English Language (AMEP) course. Anyone can use AMEPOnline in Australia and beyond. Access AMEPOnline here - https://ameponline.homeaffairs.gov.au/

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A direct pathway to Australian citizenship for New Zealand citizens in Australia

Effective 1 July 2023, New Zealand citizens who have been living in Australia for four years or more will be eligible to apply directly for Australian citizenship. Great news for all New Zealand citizens who hold a permanent visa or a Special Category (subclass 444) visa (SCV). To confirm your eligibility, you may contact us […]

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Citizenship Application Fees & Visa Application Charges and  Effective 01 July 2023

Increase of VACs for the majority of visas and new citizenship application fees will apply starting 01 July 2023. The amendments implement the Government’s decision to index the VACs in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and to implement the Migration – Uplift of Visa Application Charges Budget measure. The increased revenue generated will […]

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Extension of Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) Visa and Increase in Subclass 500 (Student) Visa Work Hours)

The Department of Home Affairs has released the Legislative Instrument Migration Amendment (Extension of Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) Visa and Increase in Subclass 500 (Student) Visa Work Hours) Regulations 2023 – F2023L00821 wherein effective  1 July 2023, international higher education graduates with eligible qualifications will have additional two years of post-study work rights. The new work rights […]

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Updates on Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) in Graduate Work Stream

Occupation nomination and skills assessment required for applications starting 1 July 2023. Effective 01 July 2023, international students who are looking to apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), you will need to: This is not required for applications lodged between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023. This requirement will return for applications […]

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Migration (Arrangements for Resident Return visa applications) Amendment Instrument (LIN 23/014) 2023

Source/s: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2023L00195 This instrument amends the Migration (Arrangements for Resident Return visa applications) Instrument (LIN 22/019) 2022 to reflect changes to the approved form, place, and manner for making an application for a Special Eligibility (Class CB) visa application. Explanatory Statement: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2023L00195/Explanatory%20Statement/Text

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NSW Government is now accepting direct applications for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)

Source: NSW Government Before you apply for NSW nomination, you must ensure you meet the eligibility requirements for your nomination stream. For the 'Regional NSW-based direct pathway', this means you are: For 'Pathway 1', this means you: If you apply when you do not meet these requirements, your application will be declined. Application fees are […]

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Additional budget means more family and skilled visa allocations

Source: Charis Chang of SBS News - https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/federal-budget-2022-this-is-what-labor-has-said-about-immigration-and-visas/2355lngzu An additional $576 million (over 4 years) will be given to the Department of Home Affairs in the 2022 federal budget and more skilled visas will be made available. An extra $576 million over four years will be provided to the Department of Home Affairs towards visa […]

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Streamlined requirements for temporary visa applicants in Australia

Source: Migration Alliance The Australian Government is streamlining requirements for temporary visa applicants in Australia. Temporary visa applicants in Australia will not be required to undertake medical examinations and chest x‐rays, based on their nationality, previous residence and proposed length of stay, in order to meet the health requirement. Temporary visa applicants in Australia will […]

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Government issues biggest round of Skilled Independent visas in years

Source: Abul Rizvi of Independent Australia - https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/government-issues-biggest-round-of-skilled-independent-visas-in-years,16829 The Government has now locked that in by issuing 12,200 invitations for Skilled Independent Visas and another 466 for the Regional Family Sponsored Skilled visa on 22 August 2022. These invitations relate to Expressions of Interest (EOIs) lodged on or before 8 August 2022. This invitation round […]

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