BVE on the basis of AAT application?
Common mistake: "My DIY client's onshore substantive visa application was refused, after which they missed the AAT deadline, overstayed their BVA and have become unlawful. As that client wants to remain in Australia, I will make an AAT application on their behalf arguing that such an application is not late, based on DFQ17. That will then enable a BVE application on the basis of the pending AAT application". That is incorrect.
Subclass 870 (parent): 90 days overseas before new application?
It is commonly said that a subclass 870 visa holder who is overseas must stay overseas for 90 days before they can make a further 870 visa application. With respect, that is wrong.
Sub 403: removal of reference to a stream
The purpose of the instrument is to remove references in another instrument to one of the streams in the Subclass 403 (Temporary Work (International Relations))...
Arrangements for certain Business Skills visas
The new instrument commenced on 29 Feb 2020 and specifies the requirements for making a valid application for the following visa classes: Business Skills Business Talent (Permanent) (Class EA); Business Skills (Permanent) (Class EC); Business Skills (Provisional) (Class EB); Business Skills (Residence) (Class DF); Distinguished Talent (Migrant) (Class AL); Distinguished Talent (Residence) (Class BX); Business Skills (Provisional) (Class UR).
New instrument on bridging visas
"The instrument specifies the class of persons for the purposes of paragraphs 010.611(1)(c) and 020.611(1)(b) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations"
Subclass 491: health waiver available?
The new Class PS, Subclass 491 visa will "replace" visa subclass 489 (regional points-tested GSM) on 16 November 2019. But will the health waiver, which is available for some subclass 489 applicants, be available for subclass 491?
Partner visa: new rules for secondary applicants
The new regulations enable a cohort of secondary applicants for Subclass 309 (Partner (Provisional)) and Subclass 100 (Partner) visas who no longer meet the age requirement for the visa, to be eligible for the grant of the visa
Pool & pass marks for subclasses 491, 189 and 190
The new instrument specifies the pool and pass marks for the following visa subclasses: 491, 189 and 190
Health workforce certificate: new exemption
"The instrument amends LIN 19/048 and LIN 19/219 to introduce ... a certificate exempting sponsors who are hospital employers from the requirement of obtaining a Health Workforce Certificate (HWC) each time the sponsor nominates a hospital-based position in one of the following medical occupations ..."
DAMA for Orana (NSW)
'Employers in the Orana region in the central west and western region of New South Wales have been given a boost, with a new migration agreement between the Federal Government and Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana to attract skilled workers to the region'