Australia Immigration
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Australia Extends Job Change Grace Period
Starting July 1, 2024, Australia's grace period for job transitions on skilled visas extends from 60 to 180 days, allowing visa holders to work during this time. This change applies…
Australia Visa Fees: New Costs Impacting Indian Students
Australia has increased student visa fees from $710 to $1,600, impacting Indian students. Applications must now be submitted…
Australia Hikes Student Visa Fees by 225%
Starting 1 July 2024, Australia will significantly increase the Student visa (subclass 500) application fee from AUS$710 to…
Australia: Immigration Detainees Bailed After Visa Condition Breaches
Yasim Adam Simon and Mohammat Hossain Nosrati, ex-immigration detainees, were freed after the High Court ruled indefinite detention…
Australia Migration Strategy Changes July 2024
Australia's new Migration Strategy starts July 2024. Key changes include ending the Business Innovation and Investment visa, introducing…
Australia Cracks Down on Visa Hopping
Australia is changing visa rules from 1 July 2024 to prevent misuse of visitor and temporary graduate visas…
Pacific Visa: New Opportunities and Challenges in Australia
Experts warn of challenges as Australia's Pacific Visa aims to boost the Australia Diaspora. Vasa Selupe is preparing…
Chinese Students Targeted by Kidnapping Scams in Australia
Chinese students in Australia, especially in Perth, are falling prey to kidnapping scams where scammers coerce them into…
Australia Top Destination for Chinese Students
Chinese students flock to Australian universities, making Australia a top study destination for students from China. High demand…
Understanding Australia’s Character Cancellation of Visas
Australia's immigration policy includes character cancellation of visas governed by section 501, enabling refusal or cancellation for failing…