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The Global Talent Visa | New Industry Sectors and Statistics

Australia, COVID-19, Engineering & Construction Migration, Immigration Articles, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Resource Industry, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 5 May, 2021 |

The Global Talent Visa Sectors and Statistics   The Global Talent Program may appeal to highly skilled individuals because it provides fast-tracked visas with a streamlined path to Permanent Residence. The program is designed to attract the best and brightest talent from across the world to boost Australia’s post-COVID-19 economic… Read More »

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India Australia Travel Ban | Jail Penalties Scrutinised

Australia, COVID-19, Engineering & Construction Migration, Immigration Articles, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Resource Industry, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 5 May, 2021 |

India Australia Travel Ban | Jail Penalties Scrutinised   Update as of 7 May 2021: Prime Minister, Scott Morrison today confirmed the India-Australia travel ban would end on 15 May and repatriation flights would follow. Urgent cases will be prioritised and arrivals will need to undergo rapid antigen testing before… Read More »

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India Flights Suspended Temporarily

Australia, COVID-19, Engineering & Construction Migration, Immigration Articles, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Resource Industry, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 28 April, 2021 |

India Flights Suspended Temporarily | Australia Further Tightens Travel Restrictions To and From India   After a meeting with the National Security Committee of Cabinet, Prime Minister, Scott Morrison yesterday announced all direct flights to and from India have been suspended until 15 May 2021 due to a devastating surge of COVID-19 cases in India.… Read More »

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Australia – India Travel Restrictions Tightened | New Travel Restrictions

Australia, COVID-19, Engineering & Construction Migration, Immigration Articles, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Resource Industry, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 23 April, 2021 |

Australia – India Travel Restrictions Tightened | Australia Tightens Travel Restrictions To and From India   At yesterday’s National Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced travel restrictions to and from India have tightened as India experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases. Here’s a summary: Flights from India to Australia… Read More »

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Australia New Zealand Travel Bubble Opens | Australia’s First Travel Bubble

Australia, COVID-19, Engineering & Construction Migration, Immigration Articles, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Resource Industry, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 21 April, 2021 |

The Australia New Zealand Travel Bubble Opens   After months of anticipation, the Australia New Zealand Travel Bubble commenced from 19 April 2021 to allow two-way quarantine-free travel between both countries. However, keep in mind that quarantine-free travel could be paused or suspended by either country at any time in response to… Read More »

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The 408 Pandemic Visa | What You Need to Know

Australia, COVID-19, Engineering & Construction Migration, Immigration Articles, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Resource Industry, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 1 April, 2021 |

The 408 Pandemic Visa | What You Need to Know   In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government established the Pandemic Event Stream of the 408 Visa to provide flexible temporary arrangements for visa holders in Australia. Here’s what you should know about this visa option to extend your stay.… Read More »

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Leaving Australia in the COVID-19 Era | Outbound Travel Exemptions

Australia, COVID-19, Engineering & Construction Migration, Immigration Articles, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Resource Industry, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 19 March, 2021 |

Leaving Australia in the COVID-19 Era | Outbound Travel Exemptions   With reportedly more than 11,000 Australians getting Outbound Travel Exemptions to head overseas each month, there are many reasons why a person may need to leave Australia – for example, for Compassionate circumstances or Critical Work overseas. According to… Read More »

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Travel Bubbles Australia | Discussions to open travel with Singapore, New Zealand, Fiji, Japan and South Korea

Australia, COVID-19, Engineering & Construction Migration, Immigration Articles, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Resource Industry, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 19 March, 2021 |

Travel Bubbles Australia | Discussions to open travel with Singapore, New Zealand, Fiji, Japan and South Korea   This month, Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack told ABC News the Government is working with Singapore on a plan to create an Australia-Singapore Travel Bubble, which could start from as early as… Read More »

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Vaccine Passport Australia | What is a vaccine passport and how will it influence travel post COVID-19?

Australia, COVID-19, Engineering & Construction Migration, Immigration Articles, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Resource Industry, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 19 March, 2021 |

Vaccine Passport Australia | What is a vaccine passport and how will it influence travel post COVID-19?    The COVID-19 vaccine has started rolling out in Australia and many people are wondering how international travel could safely begin to reopen. Will the vaccination make it safe to resume international travel?… Read More »

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FIFO travel impacted by suspended flights between Australia and Papua New Guinea

Australia, COVID-19, Engineering & Construction Migration, Immigration Articles, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Resource Industry, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 18 March, 2021 |

FIFO travel has been impacted by suspended flights between Australia and Papua New Guinea.    As announced yesterday by Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, all flights were suspended between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Australia from midnight last night, as PNG experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases. While Australia’s international border… Read More »

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Applying for a Partner Visa in the COVID-19 Era | What you need to know

Australia, COVID-19, Family Visas, Immigration Articles, Immigration News, Parent & Partner Visas, Partner Visas, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 5 March, 2021 |

Applying for a Partner Visa is still possible during the pandemic – here’s a summary of recent concessions affecting Partner and Family Visa applicants – plus what you should know about applying for a Partner Visa in the COVID-19 Era.   There are two main types of Partner Visas in Australia –… Read More »

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International Travel Australia | Will Australia’s International Border Re-Open in 2021?

Australia, COVID-19, Immigration Articles, Immigration News, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 19 January, 2021 |

International Travel Australia | Will Australia’s International Border Re-Open in 2021?   Yesterday, Health Department Secretary, Brendan Murphy predicted it is unlikely there will be a return to widespread overseas travel this year, even with COVID-19 vaccinations being rolled out across the world. According to Mr Murphy, the prospect of… Read More »

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New Rules for Travel to Australia

Australia, COVID-19, Immigration Articles, Immigration News, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 14 January, 2021 |

The Government has announced new rules for travel to Australia, which include the need to take a COVID-19 test before travel and mandatory requirements to wear a mask. The changes were agreed by the National Cabinet on 8 January 2021 in response to the new COVID-19 strain that is more… Read More »

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International Quarantine Australia | Exemptions and what you need to know when arriving in Australia

COVID-19, Immigration Articles, Immigration News, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 22 December, 2020 |

International Quarantine Australia | Exemptions and what you need to know when arriving in Australia   As part of Australia’s international travel restrictions, all travellers to Australia need to quarantine for 14-days, except for:   Travellers who have been in New Zealand for 14 days prior to travel (although this may differ between Australian States… Read More »

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Australian Travel Exemption and Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) Update

COVID-19, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 17 December, 2020 |

Travel Exemption and Priority Migration   We are continuing to see Travel Exemption categories gradually expand and occupations added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) while Australia seeks to ensure it has the critical skills needed to boost the economy during the pandemic.   Australian Travel Exemptions to… Read More »

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Changes to help Partner and Child Visa Applicants stay in Australia

COVID-19, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 17 December, 2020 |

Child and Partner Visa applicants in Australia will be pleased to know temporary immigration changes will make it easier to stay in the country with their families. Applicants for the below Child and Partner Visas who are in Australia will soon be able to remain in the country while their… Read More »

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Entering and Exiting Australia During COVID-19

186 Visas, 482 Visas, COVID-19, Employer Sponsorship, Family Visas, Immigration News, Independent Skilled Visas, Migration Program, Parent Visas, Partner Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas | Comments are Closed | 25 May, 2020 |

The Government has released new statistics, which reveal the impact of the pandemic on arrivals to Australia. Here are our insights on entering and exiting Australia.   Sharp Reduction in Arrivals to Australia As to be expected under an international travel ban, Government statistics show there was a 97% decrease… Read More »

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Australian Visa Processing During the COVID-19 Period

186 Visas, 482 Visas, COVID-19, Independent Skilled Visas, Labour Agreements | Comments are Closed | 22 May, 2020 |

In these challenging times, many visa applicants may be wondering how Government visa processing times have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government has provided the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) with an update on the status of skilled visas applied from offshore. Here’s a summary.   Skilled Visa… Read More »

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State Government financial support for visa holders

COVID-19, Student Visas | Comments are Closed | 7 May, 2020 |

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Temporary Visa holders who have lost their income due to business shutdowns and job losses have not been able to access the Federal Government’s support JobKeeper and JobSeeker arrangements. In recognition of the financial hardship, some temporary visa holders are experiencing while being unable to safely… Read More »

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