Agents Gateway
The Agents Gateway provides information for migration agents on visa applications, legislation, registration as well as useful links resources.
An online form is provided for migration agents with complex policy or procedural questions.
See: Agent Enquiry & Feedback
eVisa notices
See the eVisa notices page for eVisa updates and the latest information on technical issues.
See: eVisa Notices
News and information
- Updates: Electronic tourist visas for citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 21 November 2009
- Transition to a new receipting system in Australia only – 21 November 2009
- Woman arrested for fake documents and identity crime – 11 November 2009
- Proposed changes to student visa living costs and evidence of funds – 1 January 2010 – 9 November 2009
- Visa application charge exemptions for students affected by an education provider closure – 9 November 2009
- Changes to Health Matrix, Health PAM and Medical Treatment Visa PAM Released 9 November 2009 – 2 November 2009
- Changes to VETASSESS assessment requirements for General Occupations from 1 January 2010 – 28 October 2009
- Stronger Measures for the Protection of Children – 28 October 2009
- Changes to Medical 'Re-Use' Policy to Prevent Processing Delays from 9 November 2009 – 27 October 2009
- Changes to lodgement and processing arrangements for Occupational Trainee visas – 26 October 2009
- Important Information Regarding Sponsored Family Visitor (Subclass 679) Visa Applications for the Christmas Holiday Season 2009 – 23 October 2009
- Update to Student eVisa lodgement for assessment levels 2-4 – 14 October 2009
- Impact of Worker Protection Regulations commencing on 14 September 2009 on overseas based standard business sponsors – 14 September 2009
- Subclass 457 Visa Reforms – 14 September changes – 8 October 2009
- Outcome of Kamal Court Case – Student Visa English Language Criteria – 29 September 2009
- Updated: Subclass 457 – Worker Protection Legislative and Policy Document Updates – legislative instruments added – 23 September 2009
- New priority processing directions for certain skilled migration visas – 23 September 2009
- Frequently Asked Questions – Temporary residence visas (excluding subclass 457) and the impact of the Migration Legislation Amendment (Worker Protection) Act 2008 (the Worker Protection Act) – 17 September 2009
- Subclass 457 – Worker Protection Legislation and Policy Documents Updates – 14 September 2009
- Changes to Expand Onshore Partner Visa Eligibility – 14 September 2009
- Subclass 457 – Market Salary Rates – 7 September 2009
- Lodging an application at the Melbourne or Dandenong Client Services Office – 1 September 2009
Previous news and information items are also available.
See: Archived news and information items
System maintenance and technical issues
You should check for planned system maintenance or other technical issues which may affect online applications or the website.
See: System Maintenance and Technical Issues