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Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa checklist
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Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa checklist

The Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa is a points tested application (unless applying through the New Zealand or Hong Kong streams) which can lead directly to permanent residence. Although anyone can submit an expression of interest through Skill Select, it is an invitation only application where the Department selects the highest scoring candidates out of the eligible pool. What are…
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15 December, 2022
The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (Class PR) Subclass 191 visa
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The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (Class PR) Subclass 191 visa

From 16 November 2022, individuals have been able to apply for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Subclass 191 visa under the “Regional Provisional Visas” stream. This provides a pathway for certain individuals who held one of the two provisional regional visas and lived/worked/studied only in relevant “designated regional areas” of Australia to transition to permanent residency. Specifically, those who have…
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25 November, 2022
What to expect after your visa application is lodged?
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What to expect after your visa application is lodged?

The lodgement or submission of a visa application is both a very exciting and nervous occasion. Naturally, visa applicants want to know: How long a visa application is going to take? Whether they will receive any updates? What happens after lodgment? The below article answers some of these questions to provide clarity on what happens post-lodgement of a visa application.…
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22 November, 2022
What are the different Australian tourist visas?
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What are the different Australian tourist visas?

There are several tourist visas to Australia, the most appropriate of which will depend on your passport citizenship, and personal circumstances. They are the: Visitor (subclass 600) (Visitor) visa; eVisitor (subclass 651) (eVisitor) visa; or Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) (ETA). The relevant questions for you as the applicant are: Which of these visas am I eligible for? Is this…
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18 November, 2022
How do I travel to Australia as a Tourist (with the Visitor Subclass 600 visa)?
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How do I travel to Australia as a Tourist (with the Visitor Subclass 600 visa)?

The Visitor (Subclass 600) visa is the Australian tourist visa, being a temporary visa permitting the holder to travel to Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends, or to undertake a “business visitor activity”. Ordinarily it is valid for 12 months from the date of grant to enable the holder to travel to Australia, and stay for up…
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18 November, 2022
Ministerial Direction 100 and streamlined visa processing
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Ministerial Direction 100 and streamlined visa processing

To assist in further streamlining visa processing, Ministerial Direction 100 came into effect on 28 October 2022 which sets out the order of priority applied by the Department of Home Affairs (Department) (and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal) in processing of skilled nomination and visa applications (and related review applications). Broadly speaking, priority is given to those in the healthcare or…
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18 November, 2022