With international borders being closed for almost two years and visa processing at a standstill during that time, it’s not surprising that there is currently a backlog of pending visa applications.
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In December 2021 we started to see the return of international students onto our shores, or did we?
The opening of Australia’s borders to international travellers has not only re-opened the vaccination debate but also bought into question what is considered ‘fully vaccinated’.
From 5 March 2022, two new visa pathways will become available to Hong Kong nationals currently based in Australia.
After having some of the toughest travel restrictions imposed since March 2020, Australia is set to re-open its borders to fully vaccinated international travellers from Monday 21st February.
Since the later part of 2021, Australian states have slowly started to open borders and lift quarantine and testing requirements for those wanting to travel interstate. While all domestic borders were set to be open by early February, premier of Western Australia, Mark McGowan has decided to keep WA shut tight as Australia deals with Omicron.
Immigration Minister, Alex Hawke made headlines in January when he cancelled international tennis star, Novak Djokovic’s visa.
If Covid-19 has taught us anything over the last two years, it’s that nothing is certain. No one could have imagined we would be subjected to a pandemic causing lockdowns, border closures and pretty much a standstill to everyday life. So, will 2022 be any different?
