Citizenship ceremonies to resume in-person
With COVID-19 restrictions easing throughout Australia, the Councils are given a go-ahead to resume conducing the citizenship ceremonies in-person in …
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa application lodged onshore during COVID-19
The visa application for Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (Subclass 870) for parents can now be lodged onshore as per the …
AAT’s Procedural changes during COVID-19
The Migration & Refugee Division of the AAT (Administrative Appeals Tribunal) has issued COVID-19 Special Measures Practice Direction dated 27 …
Trades Recognition Australia Reopens Enquiry Line
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) is a skills assessment authority for assessing trade skills of individuals in eligible occupations as on …
Overseas arrival to Australia declines in April due to COVID-19
According to the ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics), Australia has witnessed a massive decline of 99% in overseas arrival rate …
What is the COVID-19 Pandemic visa? Am I eligible to get this visa?
The Australian Government has added COVID-19 Pandemic as a new event for the Government Endorsed Event stream under the standard …
Visa Processing Times published By Department of Home Affairs During Covid-19
The Department of Home Affairs provides different processing times for various visa subclasses. Each visa application is different depending on …
Victoria Announces Support for Temporary Visa Holders in the State
The Victorian Government has announced a range of government assistance for temporary and provisional visa holders impacted by COVID-19, including …
Government Expects 85% fall in Overseas Migration due to COVID-19
According to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australia’s population comprised over 7.5 million migrants amounting to 29.7% of the country’s …
Changes in Operations and Procedures of the AAT During COVID-19
The Migration & Refugee Division of the AAT has issued COVID-19 Special
Measures Practice Direction dated 27 April 2020 (“the …