Temporary Closure of Applications for Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa – New Zealand stream only
As of 10 December 2022, the Department of Home Affairs has stopped accepting new applications for the New Zealand stream of the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa. This implies that from the period of 10 December 2022 to 1 July 2023, no new applications may be submitted for the New Zealand stream. According to the […]
Unrestricted Work Rights For International Students Ending On 30 June 2023
During the academic session, student visa holders are generally subject to work hours restrictions of 40 hours per fortnight. The student visa work hours restrictions were temporarily relaxed in January 2022 to address workforce shortages in Australia. As per the Department of Home Affairs, this relaxation will end on 30 June 2023. This means that […]
3 Reasons Why Citizenship Applications are Refused
So, you applied for Australian citizenship and the Department of Home Affairs made a decision to refuse your application. What are your options to do next? Can you appeal the refusal decision? Are you able to apply again? If so, will the decision be different the second time? Or will the Department of Home Affairs […]
1,000 Work and Holiday Program places for young Indians
On 30 November 2022, the Albanese Government welcomed the confirmation that the Indian Government had completed its domestic requirements to enable completion of the historic Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).
