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Our staff have the knowledge to deal with all immigration problems, no matter how complex. Keep abreast of immigration updates with our blog posts below.
Updates to the COVID-19 Pandemic Event (Subclass 408) visa (and other temporary visas)
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Updates to the COVID-19 Pandemic Event (Subclass 408) visa (and other temporary visas)

On 2 March 2022, Minister Hawke announced further concessions for holders of a number of visas in support of Australia's COVID recovery, including for the COVID-19 Pandemic Event (Subclass 408) visa. These changes are in addition to previously announced enhanced pathways to permanent residence for TSS visa holders and concessions for Student and Graduate visa holders. COVID-19 Pandemic Event (Subclass…
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3 March, 2022
Several concessions for Student, Graduate and Working Holiday Maker visas
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Several concessions for Student, Graduate and Working Holiday Maker visas

Throughout January 2022, the Australian government announced a number of concessions for Student (Subclass 500), Graduate (Subclass 485) and Working Holiday Maker visa holders to help support Australia's COVID-19 impacted economy. Temporary relaxation of working hours for student visa holders Firstly, there has been a temporary relaxation of student visa work limits to all sectors of the economy. This takes…
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20 January, 2022
Partner visa document checklist
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Partner visa document checklist

Australia’s Partner visas are both temporary and permanent visas that enable the spouses (married) or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to reside in Australia on the basis of their relationship. Eligibility for a Partner visa is dependent on several factors, primarily relating to the nature of your relationship. This document checklist relates…
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1 December, 2021
Relaxed travel exemptions from 1 December 2021 Travel restrictions

Relaxed travel exemptions from 1 December 2021

On 22 November 2021, the Prime Minister announced the removal of travel exemptions for certain temporary visa holders who are fully vaccinated to take effect from 1 December 2021. This predominantly applies to Students, certain skilled visa, Working Holiday visa, and refugees. It does not apply to tourists. Importantly, this simply removes the need for travel exemptions, and mandatory quarantine…
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22 November, 2021
How do I apply for the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Subclass 188 visa (Entrepreneur Stream) in South Australia?
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How do I apply for the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Subclass 188 visa (Entrepreneur Stream) in South Australia?

The 188 visa is a provisional residence visa for business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs to conduct business and investment activity in Australia. There are 4 main streams of the 188 visa, namely: Business Innovation stream; Investor stream; Significant Investor stream; and Entrepreneur stream. South Australia specifically has been allocated up to 1,000 places for the 188 visa in the 2021-22…
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5 November, 2021
Travel recommences for vaccinated Australians, though restrictions remain for temporary visa holders
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Travel recommences for vaccinated Australians, though restrictions remain for temporary visa holders

From 1 November 2021, Australian citizens and permanent residents aged 12 and over who are fully vaccinated are able to leave Australia without an outward travel exemption. They will also be able to enter quarantine free into the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, and Victoria. Prior to travel, all travelers must request an International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (CVIC) to provide as…
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1 November, 2021