Following the announcement of the closure of Parent, Remaining Relative, Aged Dependent Relative and Carer visas, the DIBP gave notice today that no further applications will be accepted from 2 June 2014.
Monthly Archives: May 2014
Work and Holiday visa arrangement with Greece
Australian and Greece have signed a reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangement today. ‘This arrangement, when brought into effect, will enable up to 500 young adults from Greece and 500 young adults from Australia to enjoy a holiday in each other’s country, during which they may engage in short-term work and study,’
The Work and Holiday visa requires applicants to have the support of their government, hold or be studying towards tertiary qualifications and to speak functional English.
Migration Program 2014-15
The 2014 -15 Migration Programme size will remain the same at 190,000 places, including 128,550 Skilled Stream places, 60,885 Family Stream places and 565 Special Eligibility Stream places.
DIBP and Customs become single agency
From 1 July 2015, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection will become a single agency called Australian Border Force.