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COVID-19

Arriving in Australia in 2021

Covid-19 has changed many aspects of life for everyone. The evolving state of the pandemic has meant that most industries have had to change the way they operate to adapt to the everchanging landscape.

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Australia

The Impact of Lockdowns on Australia

Lockdowns impact various aspects of business. Regardless of industry, non-essential businesses had to close their doors during stage 4 lockdowns. Restaurants and cafes could only offer takeaway and delivery service and non-essential retailers were restricted to providing online shopping only.

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Employer Sponsored Visa

No Payment for Visa Sponsorship

Payment for any kind of visa sponsorship is illegal and can serious consequences for sponsors and employees alike. Learn more about the no payment terms for sponsorships here.

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Staff

Introducing RMA Keeny Lee

Kuan-Hua (Keeny) Lee is Visa Solutions Australia’s newest team member. Keeny joined Visa Solutions in 2020, commencing in an admin role prior to her current role of Registered Migration Agent.

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Migration Act

Section 48 Bar

If you have had a visa cancelled or refused while you did not hold a substantive visa since last arriving in Australia, then you are what is called ‘section 48 barred’.

Under a ‘section 48 bar’ you are prevented (or barred) from lodging most visa applications while you are onshore, which means you would need to leave Australia.

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General Skilled Migration

Migration in Australia

Thanks to migration, Australia has developed as a multicultural country. Australia together with New Zealand, Canada and the USA is considered one of the world’s major immigration nations. Over 7.5 million people have settled in Australia since 1945 when the first federal immigration portfolio was established.

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Australia

G2G Pass WA

Western Australia has one of the strictest border closures in Australia. While travel within the regions of Western Australia is permitted, interstate travel is a little more problematic.

Only those considered to be exempt travellers can enter Western Australia subject to terms and conditions, including a requirement to quarantine for 14 days. A G2G Pass allows travellers to enter Western Australia with more ease.

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COVID-19

Travel Exemptions for Manufacturers

Travel exemptions are available to manufacturers in critical sectors requiring overseas workers to fulfill roles here in Australia.

With Australian borders closed and the Australian government’s pause on the Visa Waiver Program, some manufacturers have had difficulty in getting travel exemptions and visas for specialist skilled workers from overseas.

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