New South Wales (NSW) has reopened for sponsorship applications for Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) visas. The NSW Department of Industry released its guidelines and procedures for applications which are available at: https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visas-and-immigration/business […]
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Australian Passport Fee Increase Starting 1 January 2019
An increase in Australian Passport application fee will be implemented starting on 1 January 2019. The relevant legislative instrument– F2018L01803 – Australian Passports (Application Fees) Amendment Determination 2018—provides for the following fee increase for Australian passports and other travel documents:
$6 for an Australian passport valid for up […]
Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Takes Effect on 12 August 2018
The Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) will apply prospectively starting on 12 August 2018 to the following visas which must pay the nomination training contribution charge:
Subclass 457 visa (for nomination to change sponsor for an existing 457 visa holder)
Subclass 482 visa
Subclass 186 visa
Subclass 187 visa […]
DHA’s Skilled Visa E-news for August 2018
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has released its Skilled visa e-news for the month of August. The e-news is focussed on changes to the skilled visa programs for the second half of 2018, including the implementation starting on 1 July 2018 of the (a) Global […]