Australian Immigration Daily News

Migration Alliance member and RMA, James Hall, has provided this useful information:

I just came across another issue that would be of interest to others that use skillselect. See if you agree though first if you want to post. This is not a big issue but any miscalculation of dates can be crucial for certain applicants.

My client just got the notice that I've attached. The English test (IELTS) in this case was done on 22nd April 2017. The period of 36 months is to 21st April 2020. The letter states that 22nd April is more than 36 months and that my client's application may be refused. (We're hoping the state will finalise the nomination on today 22nd April).

Since the global financial crisis we have been impressing on clients the need to have a diversified portfolio, both by assets class and geographically. It’s been a sound strategy as over the past decade it has become clear we are in an age of change, and it is driving volatility and making the wealthy ponder how to protect their wealth.

Events like the GFC, European sovereign crisis in 2011, Chinese stock market crash in 2016, trade wars last year and COVID-19 this year have made markets difficult to navigate, and increased reliance on Australian migration and immigration agents to provide avenues for investment guidance.

We have adopted the term VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, confusion and ambiguity) to describe this change, and it is being driven by technology, globalisation, rising lifespans and increasing wealth in developing nations, particularly China.

It’s well-known that moving to a foreign country can be extremely stressful. There’s the pressure of settling into a new home, job or school, adjusting to the culture and language, and being far away from usual family and friend networks.

It’s also natural to feel worried about the impact of COVID-19, and social distancing and self-isolation can make things particularly challenging.

Providing mental health and wellbeing support for your clients is a crucial element of the important job you do.

The purpose of the instrument is to provide a pathway for certain former and current holders of temporary visas to lawfully remain in Australia and who would otherwise be required to depart Australia who, but for the COVID-19 pandemic, are unable to leave Australia.

The instrument limits the class of persons who can be granted the visa to those who hold a visa that is 28 days or less from ceasing to be in effect, or held a visa that is no more than 28 days from ceasing to be in effect. It further limits the class of persons to those who are unable to apply for the same temporary visa they hold or held or any other subclass of temporary visa other than the Subclass 408 visa.

Source: LIN20122.pdf 

Migration Alliance has received the following email from the Department of Home Affairs, Immigration Policy Framework Branch this morning:

The Government has made announcements relating to temporary visa holders in Australia, as well as additional measures to support the Agriculture sector.  

Details of the announcements are available at the following websites: