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May 2024

Update on Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) visa category

The Government has reduced the planning level for the BIIP from 1,900 visas in 2023–24 to 1,000 visas for the 2024–25 permanent Migration Program. An announcement was made by the Government that it would not provide any new allocations for the BIIP while a new talent and innovation visa was considered. This new visa – …

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Migration Program planning levels for 2024-25

On 14 May 2024, the Australian Government announced that the planning levels for the 2024–25 permanent Migration Program (Migration Program) will be set at 185,000 places. The 2024–25 permanent Migration Program has the following composition: ·      Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) visa category-the Government has reduced the planning level for the BIIP from 1,900 …

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Update on Parent visas @ 31st March 2024-Queue release dates

As at 31 March 2024, following applications have been released for final processing: Key processing milestone dates*. Milestone Temporary to Permanent (173 to 143 and 884 to 864) Contributory Parent (143)**Contributory Parent (Temp) (173)**Contributory Aged Parent (864)**Contributory Aged Parent (Temp) (884)** Parent (103)Aged Parent (804)*** Acknowledge New Application Approx. 4 weeks Approx. 4 weeks Approx. 4 …

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Increase to the Financial Capacity Requirement for Student and Student Guardian visas

Effective 10 May, Student and Student Guardian visa applicants will have to show increased amount of money for their visa applications. The government of Australia has introduced this change to the financial capacity to align with a proportion of the national minimum wage and a reasonable consideration to provide a minimum standard of living while …

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