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A news stream was added to the subclass 403 – Temporary Work (International Relations) visa will see 3000 temporary places a year go towards specific recent Indian graduates through a ballot opening sometime in December 2024.
Read MoreAmendments to public interest criteria (PIC) 4005 and 4007, which relate to health assessments see that children born and ordinarily resident in Australia cannot fail a visa medical examination. The benefit of this policy will naturally extend to family members when combined applications are made.
Read MoreNew family violence provisions that come into effect tomorrow enable secondary visa applicants for a number of permanent skilled visas to be eligible to be granted their visa if they experienced family violence by the primary applicant.
Read MoreThe framework for the subclass 462 – Work and Holiday visa ballot will be effective from 16 September 2024. This ballot is to regulate applications from passport holders from India, China, and Vietnam.
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