New Zealand 189 visa holders offered an accelerated pathway to Australian citizenship.
The Australian Government has provided an accelerated pathway for New Zealanders to become Australian citizens. The move signifies the close bond between our two nations, and the positive contribution New Zealand citizens make to Australia. From 1 January 2023, New Zealand stream Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa holders who have previously held a Special Category […]
Visa holder update to COVID-19 pandemic response from the Department of Home Affairs
With the pandemic curve currently under control many are starting to ask when the Australian government will loosen restrictions on international movement. The unfortunate news for many affected visa holders and those seeking to travel appears to be – ‘not soon’. Changes to support temporary visa holders The government announced a series of rapid changes to […]
Updated guidance on immigration response to Covid-19 Pandemic
Background Home Affairs and the Federal Government have announced multiple changes to the immigration system since the beginning of the crisis. The scope of the immigration response to the Covid-19 pandemic is drastic and the Federal government has collaborated with the immigration profession, employer groups, unions, and other NGOs to identify remedies which will support […]
Good News New Zealand Citizens Living in Australia
Ever thought about becoming an Australian citizen? New Zealanders living in Australia who arrived after February 2001 could be forgiven for being reluctant to start the process for Australian citizenship. The pathways available were broadly the same as for other migrants, with some small concessions. Also, as with other migrants, NZ citizens had to get […]