The previous Regulations 2.72A to 2.72J have been repealed/substituted with a new Regulation 2.72A that specifies the criteria for nominating an occupational training program and nominee.
This Instrument specifies the following information for subparagraphs 2.27A(12)(c) & (d):
Reg 2.27A(12)(c) specifies that the sponsor must be:
an agency of a State or Territory
a higher education provider listed as a
NSW Department of Industry – Skilled and Business Migration has announced its nomination criteria for Entrepreneur Visas.
To be eligible for NSW nomination for the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) – Entrepreneur stream, applicants must:
meet DIBP eligibility criteria
submit a business plan for complying entrepreneurial activity
demonstrate sufficient funds to settle in
Legislative Instrument – F2016L01597 – Australian Passports (Application Fees) Amendment (2016 Measures No. 1) Determination 2016, increases the costs of Australian passports, travel documents and other associated processes from 1 January 2017.
The following increases will come into effect on that date:
Provisional travel documents – Nil
Passports for children and those over 75, with five
This visa would be for people who want to come to Australia on a temporary basis to:
undertake short-term, highly specialised, non-ongoing work
in limited circumstances, participate in an activity or work relating to Australia’s interests.
The subclass will predominantly be granted for 3 months stay, but 6 months validity will still be available
Read MoreMigration Act 1958 – Granting of Parent and Other Family Visas in 2016/2017 Financial Year Determination. This Instrument specifies the maximum number of visa that may be granted in the 16/17 financial year for the following visa classes:
Parent (Migrant) (Class AX) and Aged Parent (Residence) (Class BP) visas at 1550; and
Other Family (Migrant) (Class
New Entrepreneur visa
From 10 September 2016, a new Entrepreneur visa will be available as a new part of ourBusiness Innovation and Investment Programme. The Entrepreneur visa will allow entrepreneurs with $200,000 in funding from a specified third party to develop and commercialise their innovative ideas in Australia. It also provides
Read More5 additional points for completion of a PhD or Masters by Research in Australia will be available from 10 September.
This will require 2 years of study in Australia, and would be initially limited to people studying:
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
Information and Communication Technology
The following fields of education qualifications are proposed to be accepted under
Read MoreApplications for Class BB Return Resident visa must be made in the following manner:
Using internet Form 1085E or in any other case, Form 1085
Applications may be made in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance;
Applications made inside Australia
Applications that not internet applications must be posted to:
Resident Return Visa Application
Department of Immigration
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