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Changes to processing for family stream visa applications - s499 Direction
Migration Alliance is in receipt of the following email from the DIBP. Please note that the letter on the s499 Direction to Agents doc is at the base of this email below:
Dear Registered Migration Agent
The following information on changes to processing for family stream visa applications has been provided by the Family (Partner and Child) Policy Section. This information is provided for registered migration agents only and is not for external distribution.
Should you have any further questions you can contact Elizabeth Carter, Director, Family (Partner and Child) Policy Section on (02) 6264 4831 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Kind regards
Migration Agents Policy Section
Visa Framework & Family Policy Branch
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
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I don't have a problem with the extreme but apparently effective offshore processing regime but I do have a problem with the government discriminating against people who it has recognised as worthy of gaining PR and has taken a full VAC from.
This change of policy is abhorrent and totally without justification. I sincerely hope that it is withdrawn...