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New Zealand citizens who reside in Australia on subclass 444 – Special Category visas (SCVs) for at least 4 years among other things, will be able to apply for Australian citizenship from 1 July 2023 without the need to be granted a permanent visa. This has important implications not just for them, but their relatives.
Read MoreThe report for the 202-21 migration program year was released with the not unsurprising result of over 70,000 partner visas granted, leaving under 65,000 still to be processed. Other outcomes also surprised.
Read MoreThe Federal Budget has been passed and the most exciting aspect in terms of migration is that there is no excitement: migration planning levels will remain the same for the next program year with a continued focus on onshore applications and partner visas.
Read MoreLate 2021 is when the partner visa sponsorship framework and English requirements will commence. Sponsors must be approved before a valid partner visa application can be lodged. Incoming passenger cards will be replaced by Digital Passenger Declarations in the near future. Visa application charge refunds and waivers are available for some temporary visa holders whose travel to Australia has been affected by COVID-19 border closures.
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