Australian Immigration Daily News

The purpose of this instrument is to amend a drafting error in the repealed instrument LIN 19/186 that added Form 1008 (Internet) as an approved form for a Bridging A (Class WA) visa and removed Form 1008 (Internet) as an approved form for an application for a Bridging E (Class WE) visa.

LIN 20/068 ensures Form 1008 (Internet) is an approved form for a Bridging E (Class WE) visa where an applicant does not have another pending application for a Bridging E (Class WE) visa. This enables a valid Bridging E (Class WE) visa application to be made.

The instrument replicates all other arrangements from LIN 19/186.

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Some (or perhaps many) have heard the term “section 48 barred”.  However, the workings of Section 48 can be complex to understand.

Broadly speaking, Section 48 of the Migration Act prevents visa applicants from lodging another substantive visa application whilst in Austalia (unless exemptions apply), if the visa applicant had their visa refused or the visa was cancelled during their stay.

This mechanism ensures the integrity of the programme and prevents excessive lodgement of vexations applications.

COVID 19 halted Australian migration, making it impossible for some temporary visa holders to travel to and from Australia.  As the restrictions around the country continue to ease, below is a summary of restrictions that remain in force.

Travel - International

International travel ban remains in force for ALL individuals, this includes temporary and permanent visa holders.  Temporary visa holders who are currently overseas will need to seek exemption in order to return to Australia.  The form can be completed using the online link: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/departmental-forms/online-forms/covid19-enquiry-form

Subclass 491 Provisional Regional Visa was introduced on November 16, 2019 as part of several reforms to regional skilled migration.

There are two streams available under this program

1. State Nominated Stream
2. Family Sponsored Stream

Whilst each State and Territory appear to cover the requisite State/Territory Specific requirements, the Regulations regarding Family Sponsored Stream appear to be broad and open to interpretation.