There is a large number of changes to migration law from July 2017 through to March 2018.
1st July 2017
Processing FeesProcessing Fees are set to increase in line with the forecasted Consumer Price Index. Visa fees will be indexed annually from July 2017 onwards. Indexation will not apply to the second instalment of visa fees.
457 Visa Changes
Occupation Lists: The STOL occupation list will be reviewed and condensed further.
English Language Requirements: English language test exemptions for applicants with a salary...
Thursday, 29 June 2017
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
Partner visa changes
The Migration
Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2016 proposed
that partner visa sponsorship applications would need to be lodged and approved
before the overseas partner visa application could be made.
The Bill has not been enacted as it is still before the
Senate. Therefore, this requirement will not
commence on 1 July 2017 as previously announced and has
been deferred until
2018.
Please call our dedicated team of immigration lawyers and agents if you have any questions or queries.
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