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Important message from Bupa Medical Visa Services In light of the current COVID-19 situation and to ensure we can meet Australian Government guidelines, we are currently not taking new bookings and are rescheduling some existing bookings. New bookings will become available in the coming days once existing bookings have been rescheduled. For customers with existing bookings, you will be notified shortly if your appointment needs to be rescheduled. No action is required from you. Bupa will contact you as soon as possible to reschedule your appointment. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to ensure the safety of …read more
The Migration Institute of Australia received the following advice from the Department of Home Affairs: Will any concessions be available for visa holders unable to comply with their current visa conditions? The department is taking a flexible approach to visa holders in these circumstances, including in the following situations: Requests for waiver of the ‘No Further Stay’ condition (8503, 8534 and 8535) Timeframes in relation to health, character and English language requirements for applicants. Will international student graduates be provided with an extended application period where they have not been able to return onshore to lodge their Subclass 485 applications? …read more
As travel restrictions imposed by the federal government and by the governments of other countries are dynamic and unpredictable due to the nature of the spread of COVID 19, our strong recommendation is that students do not travel until further notice. Our strong recommendation is given on the basis that: •Outbound travel restrictions of countries and inbound travel restrictions into Australia may change at any time resulting in students not being able to return to school •Schools may not be able to support students through online learning if families have made a decision to travel following our advice •Schools cannot …read more
Year 11 and 12 students from mainland China, excluding from Hubei province, will be considered on a case-by-case basis It is not a compulsory plan and cases will require the support of the students’ respective states or territories and schools The Government says it will look to extend similar exemptions to Chinese university students next week On Saturday Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan revealed Year 11 and 12 students from mainland China, excluding from Hubei province, would be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Backpackers will be able to help Australia rebuild after summer’s devastating bushfires under federal government changes to visa rules. The changes mean backpackers living and working in bushfire zones can stay with the same employer for a year instead of six months. Construction work in disaster zones will count as work under the new rules designed to support farmers and regional businesses. Paid and volunteer disaster recovery work in fire-hit areas will count towards the specified work needed to apply for a second or third year visa. Acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge will confirm the changes on Monday in Victoria’s …read more
Updated travel advice to protect Australians from the novel coronavirus Joint media release The Hon. Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister Senator the Hon. Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Women The Hon. Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Home Affairs The Hon. Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health 01 February 2020 The National Security Committee of Cabinet met again today to consider new and urgent information regarding the novel coronavirus situation. Based on updated health advice from the Commonwealth’s Chief Medical Officer and the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee and the increased risk posed by the spread of novel …read more
The new sc. 491 and 494 visas commenced on 16 November 2019. The Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) invited pathway has been closed to new applications on 16 November. The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Permanent) (Subclass 187)-Direct Entry stream has been closed to new applications on 16 November 2019. More information here: Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored (Regional) Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) subclass 491 visa
The Gold Coast will be included in the list of locations designated as regional on 16 November 2019. An extra 2,000 skilled regional visa places have also been announced, increasing the regional cap from 23,000 to 25,000.
Perth will be a more attractive destination for international students, with the Federal Government reinstating Perth’s status as a regional city, helping to create local jobs. In response to recent changes to visa and migration settings, the State Government requested for Perth to be re-classified as a ‘region’ for international students. This will come into effect on November 16. “As a regional city, Perth will be an option for international students who want to study here, as they will now be eligible for an additional year in Australia on a post-study work visa.” “That additional year of post-study work by …read more
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