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Author: Adam Welch, Australian Immigration Lawyer, Advising since 1994

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UK Workers Exempt from Job Advertising Rules

  • June 12, 2023
  • Adam Welch, Australian Immigration Lawyer, Advising since 1994
  • News

. . . . . .   Edit (29 July 2023): Bottom line - all UK citizens & permanent residents are now exempt from the job advertising requirements normally applicable to sponsored work visas. Details - It seems the Australian…

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408 COVID Visa to be Terminated

  • June 9, 2023
  • Adam Welch, Australian Immigration Lawyer, Advising since 1994
  • News

.   . Breaking news about the 408 ‘Covid’ visa   (Technically this is the "Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408), Australian Government Endorsed Events (COVID-19 Pandemic event) Stream" visa)   At a recent stakeholder meeting on high level policy and…

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TSS 482 visas – New Permanent Residence Pathway

  • May 2, 2023
  • Adam Welch, Australian Immigration Lawyer, Advising since 1994
  • News

. . . . . . Update (27 Nov 2023) Good news for Employer sponsorships! New laws coming into effect on Saturday 25 November 2023 mean that, Big news A person holding a 482 visa in the ‘short-term stream’ can…

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New Australian citizenship laws are to favour New Zealand citizens

  • April 28, 2023
  • Adam Welch, Australian Immigration Lawyer, Advising since 1994
  • News

. . . . . . Headlines From 1 July 2023, Many New Zealanders will be able to apply for Australian Citizenship directly (without needing to apply for permanent resident status first). New Zealanders who have been living in Australia…

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Student visa work limitations – restart on 30 June 2023

  • October 10, 2022
  • Adam Welch, Australian Immigration Lawyer, Advising since 1994
  • News

          From 30 June 2023 international students (in Australia on student visas) will again be limited to 40 hours work per week while their course is in session. Work limitations were relaxed to aid in the…

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Australia Simplifies Travel Rules

  • September 6, 2022
  • Adam Welch, Australian Immigration Lawyer, Advising since 1994
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From today, entering and leaving Australia will be much simpler, but you still have to wear a mask on the plane. Details are here: https://lnkd.in/d2KVXZiG Stay safe everyone!

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New Permanent Residence pathway for short-term 482 & 457 visa holders

  • March 29, 2022
  • Adam Welch, Australian Immigration Lawyer, Advising since 1994
  • News

Starting on 1 July 2022, A person on a 482 or 457 visa who has been in Australia for at least 12 months between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021; and is employed by a business that is actively…

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Ukraine Crisis

  • March 4, 2022
  • Adam Welch, Australian Immigration Lawyer, Advising since 1994
  • News

The Australian Government has created a special web page for Ukrainians, https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-and-support/ukraine-visa-support

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COVID Visa with Work Rights

  • March 4, 2022
  • Adam Welch, Australian Immigration Lawyer, Advising since 1994
  • News

If you hold a temporary visa with work rights, you may be able to apply for a COVID visa with work rights for 6-12 months. Read the Minister’s press release here: https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/AlexHawke/Pages/enhancing-temporary-visa-settings-to-support-economic-recovery.aspx

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Covid News

  • February 25, 2022
  • Adam Welch, Australian Immigration Lawyer, Advising since 1994
  • News

Edit:   From 6 July 2022 Check the new rules here: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid19/entering-and-leaving-australia   2022 Changes Australia’s borders are open to “fully vaccinated” travelers. Travelers who are not fully vaccinated need to get an exemption. Travelers arriving in Australia need to…

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“Australia’s immigration law is complex and constantly changing. The rate of change in recent years is unprecedented. Since 2020 the consolidated version of the rules was republished an average of 25 times per year. Every case is unique and should be handled with care. This is partly because the rules change so often, and also because small differences of fact can have a big impact on your case. When you apply for a visa, the Australian Government makes a permanent record of your application. If you make a mistake, or if your application is refused, this can have serious long term consequences. It is very important to make the right visa choice and have a plan of action. Get legal advice about your situation now.”
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