Applicants for both Skilled and Humanitarian visas (as well as certain other visas) are entitled to include their immediate family as additional visa applicants. Thus, a migrant may be granted a subclass 482 (Temporary Skills Shortage) visa. This is a common employer sponsored visa where the applicant has skills that their employer has not been
Australian companies that require overseas talent for their businesses are currently facing the headache of long processing times for Subclass 482 Temporary Skills Shortage Visas, with the average processing time being 8-15 months. And while the new immigration minister, Andrew Giles has promised to address these delays, the $875m cut to the Home Affairs’ migration
Historically, transferring assets into one of the spouse’s names has been used as a method to protects assets from a trustee in bankruptcy. However, in 2020 the Federal Court explored the circumstances where transferring the family home into the name of one of the spouse’s may not protect the bankrupt’s share of the house from
In something of a surprise announcement, the Australian Government has instituted a direct pathway to Australian citizenship for New Zealand citizens living in Australia. From 1 July 2023, any New Zealand citizen living in Australia for four or more years will be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship. By way of background, any New Zealand
Australia offers a number of permanent visas and visa pathways for prospective migrants with certain skillsets. In order to apply for one of these visas (such as the subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa, the subclass 190 state and territory sponsored visa, and the subclass 491 regional skilled work visa), the applicant is required to obtain
Since the reopening of Australia’s borders, there has been a surge in the number of visa applications, with a simultaneous explosion in the number of holders of bridging visas. This article examines some of the issues surrounding these developments. What are bridging visas? Everyone present in Australia who is not an Australia citizen is legally
The Department of Home Affairs has implemented a policy to assist Ukraine citizens in seeking entry to or continuing to remain in Australia. We are reliably informed that DHA: 1. Is progressing outstanding visa applications from Ukrainian nationals as a priority across all visa categories; 2. Permitting Close family members to apply on behalf of
Recent updates to legislation, in response to problems caused by lockdowns, have allowed companies to now sign documents and hold meetings using electronic means. Under the new law, the following applies: Company documents can be executed whether with or without a seal by electronic means. Directors’ meetings and meetings of members (shareholders) may be held
In Australia, New Zealand citizens can have a unique pathway to permanent residence if they can show they meet certain criteria. One of the key requirements is showing that an applicant’s income for the past three financial years has exceeded $53 900 each year. Owing to the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, some exemptions to
The Department of Home Affairs has updated its COVID-19 mini website to announce that the following are exempt from requiring individual exemptions to come to Australia: • an Australian citizen •a permanent resident of Australia •an immediate family member of an Australian citizen or permanent resident* •a New Zealand citizen usually resident in Australia and
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