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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 189 visa under the NZ stream has closed for all new applications from 10 December 2022 until 1 July 2023 where it is likely new requirements to be granted this visa will come into effect. Those who validly lodged an application prior to 10 December 2022 must only meet public interest criteria to be approved.
Read MoreTemporary visa holders will be able to enter Australia from 1 December 2021 without the need for a travel exemption provided they are fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption. Notable exclusions from this major announcement are visitor visas and bridging visas.
Read MoreRegulations will be amended from 1 July 2021 that will see it easier for New Zealand citizens to meet the requirement for a Subclass 189 - Skilled – Independent visa under the New Zealand stream. This includes reducing the number of years necessary to meet income requirements and concessions for those affected by COVID-19 on their employment and residence eligibility.
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