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

Australia Visa Biometrics Update: What Indian Applicants Need to KnowAustralia
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Australia Visa Biometrics Update: What Indian Applicants Need to Know

Australia has expanded its biometric collection requirements for visa applicants in India, effective October 26, 2026. Under the updated arrangements, certain applicants submitting new Australian visa applications may be required to provide fingerprints and a facial image as part of the identity verification process. The change applies to applications lodged on or after October 26,…

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Subclass 191 Visa: Home Affairs Ends Six-Years of Confusion!Australia
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Subclass 191 Visa: Home Affairs Ends Six-Years of Confusion!

After nearly six years of ambiguity, delayed regulations, and widespread uncertainty, the Department of Home Affairs has finally delivered much-needed clarity on the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa. This long-anticipated announcement has brought a collective sigh of relief for regional visa holders and migration agents alike. If you’ve been holding a Subclass 491…

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