186/187 visas: TRT stream for all from 25 November 2023, third 482 visa onshore applications allowed

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186/187 visas: TRT stream for all from 25 November 2023, third 482 visa onshore applications allowed

A recent news article from the Department of Home Affairs confirms that the subclass 186 visa under the Temporary Residence Transition stream will be opened to all applicants from 25 November 2023, as well as existing applications not finally determined. Subclass 482 visa holders in the Short-term stream will be able to another visa without leaving Australia from 25 November 2023.

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Temporary visa refusal rates double in two years, 18 per cent of student visas refused this year; bridging visa holders halved

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Temporary visa refusal rates double in two years, 18 per cent of student visas refused this year; bridging visa holders halved

A revised eleventh edition of The Administration of the Immigration and Citizenship Programs paper was released at the end of last week which reveals a jump in temporary visa refusal rates led by visitor and student visa refusals. Student visa refusal rates are 18 per cent for this year.

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The case of the missing global processing times, and business skills invitations

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The case of the missing global processing times, and business skills invitations

Additional resources have been allocated for visa compliance and integrity measures. Published processing times have been scaled back considerably. There will be no new business skills nominations this program year due to enough on-hand applications.

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Student genuine temporary entrant requirement abolished? Workplace justice visa coming?

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Student genuine temporary entrant requirement abolished? Workplace justice visa coming?

Recent media reports indicate some proposed changes to temporary visas, including the replacement of the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement for student visas, and the introduction of a workplace justice visa.

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