Delays in visa processing have been an issue for some time. While the Australian Government has made visa application processing a priority and the time taken to finalise a visa
Earlier this year, New Zealand’s prime minister announced changes to the Active Investor Plus Resident Visa Programme (AIP Programme) – New Zealand’s residency by investment programme. Effective from 1 April
Changes to the English language requirements for Temporary Work (Skilled) Subclass 457 visas came into effect from 18 April 2015. The change amends the requirements applicants must meet to satisfy the English language criteria while continuing to ensure that applicants have a sufficient level of English language ability to perform effectively in their nominated occupations. The amendment gives effect to a recommendation from an independent review conducted in 2014, the 457 Integrity Review. The required English test scores for 457 visas are now as follows:
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