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Step-by-Step Guide to Biometrics for Your Australian Visa (Updated on 1 June 2026)
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Step-by-Step Guide to Biometrics for Your Australian Visa (Updated on 1 June 2026)

Biometric data collection is an important part of the Australian visa application process for certain visa types and applicants from / in specific countries. This blog post provides an overview of what biometrics are, how they are collected, and why they are required for visa processing. What Are Biometrics? Biometrics are unique physical characteristics used to verify a person’s identity.…
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1 June, 2026
Child custody for an Australian Visa: Do I Need a Form 1229? (Updated on: 1 June 2026)
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Child custody for an Australian Visa: Do I Need a Form 1229? (Updated on: 1 June 2026)

It is essential that anyone with parental responsibility for a child give permission for them to be granted an Australian visa. This includes both temporary and permanent visas. If you intend to travel to Australia with a child under 18 years of age, you might need to complete a Form 1229 if the child has: a non-accompanying parent(s); or other…
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1 June, 2026
What to do when you’ve had an Australian visa refused (Updated on: 1 June 2026)
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What to do when you’ve had an Australian visa refused (Updated on: 1 June 2026)

When a person has had a visa refused, there are several things they may need to consider, depending on their circumstances including: their immigration status (and ability to stay in Australia); their ability to apply for other Australian visas; and whether they can appeal the visa refusal decision. If you’ve had a visa refused or rejected, it’s important to understand…
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1 June, 2026
Can you change employers while holding a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa? (Updated on: 1 June 2026)
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Can you change employers while holding a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa? (Updated on: 1 June 2026)

There are many reasons why you may want to change your employers. Changing employers while holding an employer sponsored Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) or Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visa is possible, but there are specific conditions and procedures that must be complied with. A summary of the process to change employers while on a 482 visa is set…
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1 June, 2026
Partner visa document checklist (Updated on: 1 June 2026)
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Partner visa document checklist (Updated on: 1 June 2026)

Australia’s Partner visas are both temporary and permanent visas that enable the spouses (married) or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to reside in Australia on the basis of their relationship. Eligibility for a Partner visa is dependent on several factors, primarily relating to the nature of your relationship. Onshore and Offshore visas…
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1 June, 2026
What can you expect in your Australian visa health examinations? (Updated: 1 June 2026)
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What can you expect in your Australian visa health examinations? (Updated: 1 June 2026)

As part of your Australian visa application, you may be requested to undertake health examinations to ensure visa applicants meet minimum health standards in order to:  protect the local community from public health threats;  estimate the cost the applicant will bear to the healthcare system; and assess the impact it may have on services in short supply.  The type of…
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1 June, 2026