Industry Updates

'BSMQ temporarily suspends issuing new invitations for business applications'

From 28 Dec 2018, the number of places available for subclass 462 visas will increase from 1,500 to 3,400 per year for Spanish nationals and from 500 to 2,500 for Israeli nationals. 'From 1 July 2019, the option of a third year stay will also be available to them'.

'The number of places available to Peru nationals under the Work and Holiday Maker program (subclass 462) is currently set at 100 places per year. From 2 January, the number of places will increase to 1,500'

LegendCom unavailable from 9am to 5pm AEDT

'Applications for NSW nomination for business and investor visas are closed until further notice'

Withdrawing a bogus document does not prevent PIC 4020 issues

The latest AAT Bulletin contains references to several migration review decisions

PIC 4020 can prevent the grant of a visa even if all the information contained in a document is true

Although the Skilled Visa eNews is a great source of practical information, we respectfully believe that some of the statements contained in its December 2018 edition do not accurately reflect the recent legislative changes to merits review eligibility

'The TRA telephone enquiry line and email enquiry services will close at 4pm, Friday 21 December 2018 and will reopen at 10am Monday, 7 January 2018'