Parent visa (870): new instrument
'The instrument differs from the repealed instrument by clarifying that the form for applying for approval as a family sponsor, Form 1501, is an internet form; and by including a specification of the form and fee for making an application for variation of approval of terms as a parent sponsor'
AAT recommendations
The 190-page "Callinan Report" on the review of the AAT could bring about profound changes to clients' eligibility for bridging visas and the way we run Tribunal matters. This article summarises the recommendations and observations that will be of most interest to practitioners.
SA: updates to subclass 190 nomination
The government of South Australia has updated the skilled nomination requirements and the international graduate of South Australia requirements and waivers
SA DAMAs: new occupation lists released
The government of South Australia has released the new occupation lists for the Adelaide City Technology and Innovation Advancement DAMA and the South Australian Regional Workforce DAMA, effective 1 July 2019
South Australian DAMA: FAQ updated
Additional questions and answers have been incorporated into to the South Australian DAMA's FAQ
Definition of “Employment Minister” amended
The definition of "Employment Minister" under r 1.03 of the Migration Regulations 1994 will change on 29 June 2019, but with retrospective effect from 29 May 2019
New VACs from 1 July 2019
'[The new] Regulations amend the Migration Regulations to increase first instalment VACs for a number of visas. The Regulations increase the majority of VACs'. The VAC for some visas will increase on 1 July 2019 and the VAC for other visas will only increase on 16 November 2019.
Work & Holiday: 2 countries added and other changes
Subclass 462 - The new instrument commences on 1 July 2019 and its purpose is to: add 2 countries to the list of eligible countries; amend the lodgement requirements for citizens of 4 countries; and exempt citizens of 3 countries from providing evidence of government support.
Working Holiday: age limit extended to 35
The new instrument increases the age limit to 35 for another country for subclass 417 visa applicants, effective 1 July 2019
Subclass 870: manner & deadline for making application
The new instrument specifies the application form and the deadline for that application. If the visa applicant is onshore, the deadline is calculated by reference to the date of approval by the Minister to lodge the application while onshore. If the visa applicant is offshore, the deadline is calculated by reference to the date of approval (or variation) of the sponsorship.