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Health requirement changes for temporary visa applicants

The Department has announced on its website that the measures put in place for temporary visa applicants during the COVID pandemic that...

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,...

Will my health affect my Australian visa application?

When applying for an Australian visa, it's important to understand that your health may play a significant role in the outcome of your...

Character Requirements for an Australian Visa

When applying for a visa to enter or remain in Australia, applicants must demonstrate that they are of good character and do not pose a...

Temporary visa applicants and health checks

Temporary visa applicants in Australia are now not required to undertake health examinations or chest x-rays in order to meet the health...

Medicare and the Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - Am I covered?

What is the Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA)? The RCHA is individual agreements between Australia and certain countries where...

Incomplete 457 applications risk refusal!

The Department of Home Affairs have adopted a new approach commencing from 15 January 2018 to deal with incomplete applications for...

Visa applicants beware, major changes ahead!

Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) formalised new migration regulations which will be imposed on certain visa...

Health Issues?

Recently we have seen media attention on the topic of the Department’s Public Interest Criteria on health and health waivers. Take the...

Priority Processing

As of 5 December 2016, passport holders from India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) can request priority processing of their Subclass 600...

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