Skilled migrants who commit to living and working in a regional area will have access to two new skilled provisional visas. The visas will allow regional businesses to fill vacant jobs faster and provide additional incentives for skilled migrants and … Read more
Today the Hon. David Coleman, Minister for Immigration, Migrant Services, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs officially launched the final settings of the Global Talent Independent program. The program is aimed at targeting highly skilled and talented people across the globe. Last … Read more
Each year on Australian Citizenship Day (17 September) we recognise the importance of Australian citizenship. It is a day to welcome new citizens to our community at ceremonies across the country. 70 years ago Australian citizenship officially became law. More … Read more
On 1 July 2019, applications opened to apply for the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870). Applications to sponsor a parent for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa opened on 17 April 2019. Once a sponsorship application is approved, a sponsored parent … Read more
Refugee Week (16-22 June) is an opportunity to recognise the people who come to Australia through the Humanitarian Program, who enrich our society and strengthen our economy. Through the Humanitarian Program, Australia has a long history of assisting refugees and … Read more
Dreaming of a gap year in Australia? The Working Holiday Maker program allows young adults, aged 18-30 (or 35 for citizens of Ireland or Canada), from eligible partner countries to work in Australia while having an extended holiday. Working holiday … Read more
The Department of Home Affairs has produced a paper to help external stakeholders understand how it administers Australia’s Immigration Program, complementing existing publicly available sources. The paper outlines how the combined factors of large scale growth in the movement of people … Read more
Introduction of biometric collection for applicants in Russia and Kazakhstan From 19 November 2018, Australian Biometrics Collection Centres (ABCCs) will commence collecting biometrics from visa applicants who are in Russia or Kazakhstan at the time of making a visa application … Read more