New Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) Fact Sheet
The Department of Home Affairs has released a handy new fact sheet: Streamlining the Business Innovation and Investment (BIIP) that provides a concise overview of the pre and post 1 July 2021 program requirement changes that have now come into effect. The newly introduced requirements are in response to the Departments inquiry ‘Business Innovation and […]
Skilled Migration positioned to boost Australia’s COVID recovery
The occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) have further expanded in a hope to combat the skills shortages bought on by COVID. Alex Hawke MP, The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs has again today announced the inclusion of a range of skilled occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled […]
Increases To The Department of Home Affairs’ Visa Application Charges
From July 1, there will be an increase in the Visa Application Charges (VACs) across multiple visa categories by the forecast CPI of 1.75% rounded to the nearest $5.00. Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) VACs will increase by ~11% as well as the 1.75% previous announced. The visas subclasses subject to these increases are: […]
Webinar Recording – Protection Visas and Other Permanent Pathways
If you missed our recent webinar on Migration Pathways where our senior solicitor, Ramtin Towdiee talked about Protection Visas, Student Visas and other Skilled Visa Pathways, the recordings of the presentation are now live on our, PLAYFAIR YouTube channel. The recordings are available in English as well as Burmese and Spanish translations. PLAYFAIR in partnership […]
Citizenship Application Fee Changes From 1 July 2021
Fee changes There will be changes to the Citizenship application fee structure which will take effect from 1 July 2021. The fees increase is to better reflect the cost of application processing. Applicants will be charged the corresponding fee based on when the Department receives their application For example, if the Department receives the application and payment […]
Upcoming Webinar: Protection Visas and Other Permanent Pathways
PLAYFAIR in partnership with Settlement Services International will be presenting a webinar on Protection Visas and other permanent migration pathways. The session presented by PLAYFAIR solicitor, Ramtin Towdiee will provide information of student, skilled and protection visa pathways. If you are interested in attending or know someone who would benefit from this information, please register […]
The Priority Skilled Migration Occupation List (ANZSCO)
The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List has been expanded to 19 occupations with the addition of Veterinarian (234711) added in May 2021. This decision was made by Minister Hawke based on strong industry feedback. These occupations are part of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classifications of Occupations (ANZSCO) list. This list is updated to […]
Introducing Grant Kynaston the winner of the 2021 PLAYFAIR Prize in Migration Law
Congratulations to Grant Kynaston the 2021 winner of the PLAYFAIR Prize in Migration Law. Even before attending the prestigious University of Sydney Law School, Grant had been recognised as a high achiever. His love of humanities and languages saw him top the state in four subjects as part of his Higher School Certificate exams, an […]
Changes announced to Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP)
The Morrison Government has announced reforms to the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) in a push to create more jobs in Australia and support Australia’s economic bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic, through the promotion of key sector growth. The changes hope to improve the “quality of investments and maximise the economic benefits for […]
Budget 2021-22: Implications on Migration
As part of his Budget Speech, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg indicated that migration planning levels for 2021-22 will remain unchanged with a focus on onshore visa applicants with international borders expected to remain closed for at least 12 months. The Morrison Government hope to take advantage of Australia’s attractiveness to foreign markets underpinned by the nation’s […]