New Ministerial Direction Prioritises Skilled Visa Applications to Boost Regional AustraliaAs of December 15, 2023, a new Ministerial Direction, designated as Ministerial Direction No. 105, has been implemented to prioritise...
Student Visa Processing PrioritiesA new Ministerial Direction signed on December 14, 2023, establishes the prioritization framework for student and student guardian visa...
Factors Affecting the Processing Time of an Australian Visa ApplicationWhen applying for a visa to enter Australia, the processing time can vary greatly depending on a number of factors. It is important to...
Role of the Department of Home Affairs in the immigration processThe Australian Department of Home Affairs is the government agency responsible for immigration and citizenship in Australia. The...
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...
Partner Visa Update - March 2017A recent partner visa scam in Brisbane has reportedly induced an increased scrutiny of the partner visa program which accounts for almost...
Visa Processing TimesDIBP are facing a reduction in staffing over the coming financial year. With increased scrutiny of applications and less available...