Month: October 2022

Streamlined Health Requirements for Temporary Visa Applicants in Australia

The Department of Immigration has recently announced that some temporary visa types no longer require applicants to undergo a medical examination. So, for many visa applicants in Australia, they may no longer need to meet the health requirement as part of their visa application processing. However, it is important to note that this arrangement does … Continue reading “Streamlined Health Requirements for Temporary Visa Applicants in Australia”

South Australia Business Innovation & Investment Program Update

South Australia (SA) has updated its Business Innovation & Investment Program (BIIP). If you wish to establish a business or invest in SA, there are various state nominated visa options available. These visa pathways offer various immigration streams based on your purpose for coming to Australia, for example: You already own a business,Want to start … Continue reading “South Australia Business Innovation & Investment Program Update”

When Are You At Risk Of A Visa Cancellation?

If the Department of Home Affairs decides that you should no longer remain in Australia, getting your visa cancelled will be one of the worst days of your life. There are a large number of reasons for which DOHA may decide to cancel a person’s visa. This is a vast and complex topic. We will … Continue reading “When Are You At Risk Of A Visa Cancellation?”

Australia’s ‘Golden Ticket’ Visa: How It Works And For Which Type Of Individual?

The Australian Golden Ticket visa is also known as the Significant Investor provisional visa. Applicants for this visa can stay in Australia for up to five years if they invest approved funds into certain funds. The visa also acts as a path to apply for permanent residency. The Gillard Government introduced this visa in 2012 … Continue reading “Australia’s ‘Golden Ticket’ Visa: How It Works And For Which Type Of Individual?”

The government issued the largest number of Skilled Independent visas in years.

The Government has now locked in the number of invitations for Skilled Independent Visas by issuing 12,200 invitations for Skilled Independent Visas and another 466 for the Regional Family Sponsored Skilled visa on 22 August 2022. These invitations relate to Expressions of Interest (EOIs) lodged on or before 8 August 2022. The number of invitations … Continue reading “The government issued the largest number of Skilled Independent visas in years.”