Day: 28 January 2022

Most people assume that skilled migration points are assessed solely at the time of invitation. In reality, there is one important exception: partner points — for example, the 10-point bonus for being single, or the 5-point bonus when your partner holds four-band-6 IELTS. Under the Migration Regulations, partner points must still be satisfied at the time the visa is granted.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that, from 19 January, international students and working holiday makers arriving in Australia would receive a refund of their visa application fees.