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5 articles — the latest immigration news and visa updates for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the UAE.

Australia borders reopening to visa holders after nearly 2 years waitAustralia
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Australia borders reopening to visa holders after nearly 2 years wait

The update regarding the reopening of the Australian borders for the skilled workers as well as for the international students has finally come after a two-week extended pause due to the health and travel-related concerns associated with the Omicron Covid-19 variant The visa holders that are newly arrived expressed that they are feeling excited to…

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The reopening of Australia’s international border is “on track” to take place on December 15Australia
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The reopening of Australia’s international border is “on track” to take place on December 15

According to Trade and Tourism Minister Dan Tehan, the reopening of Australia’s international border to foreign students and skilled migrants is “on track” for December 15. It comes two weeks after the reopening was postponed due to the emergence of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. “Obviously, National Cabinet will convene on Friday,” Mr. Tehan told Sky…

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Visa changes to support the reopening of Australia and our economic recoveryAustralia
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Visa changes to support the reopening of Australia and our economic recovery

The Morrison Government is making it easier for highly skilled migrants to remain in Australia and to continue working in critical sectors as Australia’s economic recovery continues. ​Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services, and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke said these measures recognise the contribution of skilled migrants who remained here during the COVID-19 pandemic and…

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From December 1, Australia will allow fully vaccinated visa holders to enter the countryAustralia
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From December 1, Australia will allow fully vaccinated visa holders to enter the country

In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, Australia closed its international border in May 2020 and only allowed a small number of citizens and permanent residents to enter. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday that foreign visa holders would be allowed to visit Australia beginning in December, the latest move in the…

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Australian Prime Minister confirms reopening of international borders for visa holders by next monthAustralia
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Australian Prime Minister confirms reopening of international borders for visa holders by next month

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that certain temporary visa holders will be permitted to enter into the country by next month as the country is determined with its plan to reopen its international borders. Pressed under the high requirement of labour by the hotel industry, Mr. Morrison in an official announcement declared the…

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