New event for subclass 408
The instrument specifies a new event for the purpose of paragraph cl 408.229(b) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth)
New English tests for graduate visas
The new instruments specifies the English language proficiency requirements that an applicant may be required to meet in order to satisfy clause 485.212 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations for the grant of a Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa (the Subclass 485 visa) in either of the Post-Vocational Education Work stream or the Post-Higher Education Work stream
PIC 4022: new instrument
The purpose of the new instrument "is to specify, for the Subclass 050 (Bridging (General)) visa, the Code of Behaviour for the purposes of...
Combatting migration exploitation
The amendments to the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) will allow for the implementation and maintenance of a public register of ...
TSS: new English requirements
The new instrument specifies "the English language test requirements for an applicant for a Subclass 482 visa in the Specialist Skills and Core Skills streams"
AAT on deregulation: action required
The Tribunal is requiring Australian legal practitioners with pending migration matters to take the steps described in this article, due to the commencement of deregulation
Nil VAC for some visitor visas
The purpose of the new instrument is to specify the class of persons for whom the amount of the first instalment of the VAC is nil, if they "seek to be granted of a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa in either the Tourist stream of Business Visitor stream as set out in Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations; and ..."
Sub 132: industry associations & membership levels
The new instrument specifies an industry association and the categories of membership of that association for the purposes of cl 132.232(3)(a) and (b) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth)
Changes to BVRs and more
Among other things, the new regulations "make amendments in relation to the BVR to strengthen the legislative framework that supports effective management of members of the NZYQ cohort on BVRs in the Australian community"
Income threshold & exemptions for visa subclass 189
The purpose of the new instrument is to "include an exemption for New Zealand citizens who are unable to meet the income threshold requirements for the 2020-21 income year due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic"