Citizenship

Children of 444 Visa Holders

From 1 July 2023, any child born in Australia on or after 1 July 2022, to a 444 visa holder may automatically acquire Australian...

New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa

Families of Special Category visa (Subclass 444) holders will retain the option to apply for and obtain a New Zealand Citizen Family...

Department of Home Affairs migration visa fees increase

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced a significant increase in the visa fees for migration to Australia. The increases,...

Permanent Closure of Subclass 189 Visa - New Zealand Stream Only

Effective July 1, 2023, the New Zealand stream of the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa has been permanently closed to new...

Navigating the Australian Care System for New Migrants

Introduction Welcome to Australia, a country known for its natural beauty, diverse culture, and high quality of life. As a new migrant,...

Getting to Know Australian English: A Guide for New Migrant

Australia is a diverse country with people from all over the world coming to make it their home. However, one thing that can be a...

Direct Australian Citizenship for NZ Citizens

The Australian Government has recently unveiled new changes to citizenship eligibility for New Zealand citizens. These amendments, which...

My circumstances have changed since I submitted my visa application, what should I do?

If your circumstances have changed since you submitted your Australian visa application, it's important to notify the Department of Home...

How are Australian visas issued once approved: Electronic or Physical?

Once an Australian visa application is approved, the approval notification will either be issued by email or post. This means that the...

Does a criminal record impact an Australian visa application?

You must be of good character to visit or live in Australia. This means you must pass the character test, and remain of good character....

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