WHM visas: Work limitation exemption extended to 30 June 2023; Visa processing backlog reduced

WHM visas: Work limitation exemption extended to 30 June 2023; Visa processing backlog reduced

The work limitation exemption for all working holiday makers (subclass 417 – Working Holiday visas and subclass 462 – Work and Holiday visas) that allows visa holders to work for any one employer for more than 6 months will end on 30 June 2023. The visa backlog has been cut to 600,000 on-hand applications, down from 1 million.

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PMSOL abolished: healthcare and teaching occupations take over

PMSOL abolished: healthcare and teaching occupations take over

A creature of COVID, the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) was abolished last week and replaced with more back-to-business processing priorities except for healthcare and teaching occupations which now take the highest priority.

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2022-23 Budget v2.0: Student visa full work rights continue; temporary visa health assessments relaxed for onshore applicants

2022-23 Budget v2.0: Student visa full work rights continue; temporary visa health assessments relaxed for onshore applicants

The Federal Budget handed down last night came with few shocks as much was already announced. Of note is the extension of full work rights for student visa holders until at least 30 June 2023. From last week, some temporary visa applicants in Australia will not be required to undertake visa medicals.

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