Arrangements for bridging visa applications
The purpose of the instrument is to update the forms used to apply for bridging visas
Sub 461: form, place & manner of application
"The purpose of the instrument is to update the approved form, place and manner (the arrangements) ... for making an application for a New Zealand Citizen (Family Relationship) (Temporary) (Class UP) visa (Class UP visa)..."
‘Visa hoping’ changes
The new instrument specifies additional categories of substantive temporary visas that preclude a person in Australia from making student visa applications
Exempt occupations
The new instrument specifies exempt occupations for the following visa subclasses: 482 (TSS), 457, 186, 187 and 494
ETA changes for Taiwan passport holders
"The purpose of the instrument is to include an additional condition for passports issued by the authorities of Taiwan"
457/186/187 grandfathering provisions: Part 2
What 'version' of the meaning of "adverse information" and "associated with" applies for the purposes of an SBS application and a 457/186/187 nomination & visa application?
Global Talent Program launched
"Under the new program, highly skilled migrants in selected industries will receive a fasttracked process to permanent residency in Australia. Applicants will have a dedicated Home Affairs contact to guide them through the process, and applications will receive the highest priority processing. Applicants will be eligible for permanent residency if they are likely to earn more than ..."
New instrument: Capstone
"The instrument also amends IMMI 18/003 to reflect the fact that the Capstone Assessment examination must be passed before 1 January 2021. This is required because The College of Law Limited ceased to be a provider of the Capstone Assessment on 31 December 2020. However, as candidates have ..."
Bill to protect disclosure of confidential information
"The Bill amends the Migration Act to protect disclosure of confidential information provided by gazetted intelligence and law enforcement agencies where the information is used for decisions made to refuse or cancel a visa on character grounds, or revoke or set aside such decisions (Protected Information)... The Bill also amends the Citizenship Act to introduce provisions (which are substantially similar to the provisions in the Migration Act described above)..."
Code of behaviour for PIC 4022
The new instrument specifies a code of behaviour for the purposes of PIC 4022