Pharmacists added to the PMSOL; No specified work from excluded employers for WHMs; Temporary parent visa extension

Pharmacists added to the PMSOL; No specified work from excluded employers for WHMs; Temporary parent visa extension

Pharmacists are added to the PMSOL, expanding the list to 44 occupations. New regulations see WHMs not able to claim employment from “excluded” employers, and temporary parent visa holders offshore as of 1 July 2021 will have their visas automatically extended by 18 months.

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All subclass 485 and 476 visas moving to internet applications from 13 November 2020

All subclass 485 and 476 visas moving to internet applications from 13 November 2020

The Department of Home Affairs continues to preference their ImmiAccount platform and will require all Subclass 485 – Temporary Graduate visa and Subclass 476 – Recognised Graduate visa applications to be lodged through the internet from tomorrow with few exceptions.

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Partner visas: sponsor framework and English coming late 2021; electronic passenger cards; COVID-19 visa refunds and waivers

Partner visas: sponsor framework and English coming late 2021; electronic passenger cards; COVID-19 visa refunds and waivers

Late 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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