Several migration amendments
Schedule 1 extends subclass 476 (Skilled – Recognised Graduate) visas whose holders were outside Australia during the COVID-19 related travel restrictions. "Schedule 2 facilitates the ability to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority visa using a recently launched ... Schedule 3 facilitates short-term skilled visa holders accessing a pathway to permanent residence (currently generally only available to longer-term visa holders), by enabling them to apply for..."
28-day “grace period” for student visa applicants?
It is sometimes said by applicants that a person who remains in Australia after their student visa expires has a 28-day "grace period" during which they remain lawful non-citizens. We explain why that is not the case.
New occupations for visa subclass 407
6 occupations moved from STSOL to MLTSSL; 16 moved from STSOL to ROL; 5 removed from STSOL; 2 occupations added to ROL
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...
New maritime crew visas Bill
"This Bill will amend the Migration Act 1958 to require the Minister to replace the current Maritime Crew Visa with two new categories of Maritime Crew Visas under Schedule 2 of the Migration Regulations 1994"
Expanding access to TRT stream
Among the many changes, the new instrument amends the definitions for the classes of persons who are exempt from or are not required to meet the age requirement for visa subclasses 186, 187 and 494
New English tests, scores and passports
"This instrument operates to specify English language proficiency and related test scores which are used to establish this proficiency. It also specifies valid passports of citizens of listed countries that may be used as proof of English language proficiency."
New measures including on subclass 461 visas
"Schedule 2 allows applicants for Subclass 461 (New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship) visas, who are..."
The new Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2022 Measures No. 1)...
Arrangements for others visas
The instrument provides that an application for a Resolution of Status visa must be made by completing the relevant...
The new Migration (Arrangements for Other...
Subclass 870 (Sponsored Parent (Temporary)) visa
The rules for the new Subclass 870 (Sponsored Parent (Temporary)) visa are contained in the new Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa and Other Measures) Regulations 2019, to commence on 17 April 2019