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News December 1, 2021 Arthur

Department of Home Affairs Website Updates Subclass 485 Policy — Offshore Approval Rules Revised! Immigration Minister Questioned Over Late 485 Compensation Policy! Treasurer: No Plans for Long-Term Border Controls!

Last week's major good news, beyond the border reopening, included the Subclass 485 visa — three-year postgraduate Subclass 485 visas are already being granted, yet the new replacement visa that Subclass 485 holders stranded overseas can apply for won't be available until 1 July 2022. The first happened so swiftly, while the second has dragged on so long — it's genuinely puzzling.

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News November 30, 2021 Arthur

‘Australia Will Keep Its Doors Open — Unlike Early Last Year, the 15 December Plan to Reopen for Subclass 485/500 and Other Temporary Visa Holders Is Still On!’ NSW Subclass 190 New Invitations — QS & Teachers!

You've likely already heard last night's news: the border reopening for eligible temporary visa holders has been pushed back from 1 December to 15 December. Disappointing, yes — but no reason to despair. Today we've rounded up some useful details to fill you in.

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News November 30, 2021 Arthur

ABC: ‘Constantly Changing Rules’ — Chinese International Students Criticise Australia’s Temporary Border Suspension as ‘Irresponsible’

Zhang Yiming, a Chinese international student based in Heilongjiang Province, had planned to board an international flight to Sydney that morning. However, just 12 hours before his departure, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the suspension of the 1 December border opening for certain temporary visa holders, citing the potential threat posed by the Omicron variant.

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News November 29, 2021 Arthur

Australian Qualification + Subclass 485 Work Visa for Up to 3 Years — Graduate and Migrate! The Fast, Affordable ‘New Programme’ That Delivers More Than Three Benefits at Once!

If you're currently overseas and unable to enter Australia due to COVID-19 and are looking to enter on a student visa, which programmes can let you quickly and cost-effectively obtain an Australian qualification while also meeting the requirements to apply for the Subclass 485 Graduate Work visa — and lay the groundwork for future state nomination or other migration pathways?

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News November 25, 2021 Arthur

Major Subclass 485 Update! Stranded Overseas? You Can Reapply! Coursework Master’s Eligible for 3-Year Visa! Government Building New Migration Pathway!

Due to border closures, if you were stranded overseas and your Subclass 485 visa expired on or after 1 February 2020 — whether you previously held or currently hold one, meaning whether it has already expired or has not yet expired — you may apply once for a new replacement Subclass 485 visa of the same duration as your original visa (some 485 visas were initially 2 years or 1.5 years)

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News November 24, 2021 Arthur

Canberra State Nomination ‘Amnesty’ — Welcome Back as Australia Reopens Its Borders! Matrix Scores Revealed, Come Home and Migrate!

From 1 December 2021, Subclass 485 Graduate Work visa and Subclass 500 Student visa holders can enter Australia directly without an exemption (see: Breaking news! From 1 December this year, holders of Subclass 485/491/500 and other visas can return to Australia without an exemption!). Those who planned ahead have already booked their flights! For those who had previously settled in Canberra but were stranded in China for over two years — whether international students, recent graduates, workers, or those on a working holiday — after two long years, you can finally return and prepare your Canberra state nomination application.

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News November 23, 2021 Arthur

Overseas holders of 485/500/491/489 and other visas preparing to return to Australia — still have many small questions? Read this.

On 22 November, Australia announced that holders of common visa subclasses including the 485, 489, 491, and 500 would be permitted to re-enter the country from 1 December. The overall requirements are clearly set out, but in practice many people have detailed questions. Here we address some of the most common ones.

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News November 19, 2021 Arthur

Architect Migration: Why ACT Is Currently Your Best Option! Stable Invitations at 65 Points, Interstate-Friendly, Low Threshold with Multiple Scoring Pathways!

Architecture has always been the defining symbol of civilisation across every era. From the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge to today's Daxing International Airport, landmark structures the world over testify to the inspired craftsmanship of architects. In my view, an architect is not only a meticulous engineer but also a visionary artist.

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News November 18, 2021 Arthur

A Top Pathway for Study and Migration → Dominating Australia’s Critical Skills Lists, with State Nominations Flowing In! High Employment, Strong Salaries, Great Migration Prospects!

Engineering occupations have always featured prominently across the major migration occupation lists. During the pandemic and the recovery period, the PMSOL occupation list was established specifically to address Australia's critical skills shortages — and of its current 44 occupations, engineering roles feature prominently among them.

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News November 17, 2021 Arthur

Australian Industries Hit by Widespread Labour Shortages and Regular Pay Rises — Onshore and Offshore Visa Renewal Options Available Now! Low Risk + High Success Rate!

Before we know it, 2021 is drawing to a close. It has been a difficult year for many of you, and a large number of students' Australian student visas will soon be expiring. If you are unsure how much time remains on your visa, please check via VEVO as soon as possible, to ensure you can remain in Australia on a valid visa.

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