2009
This section offers news and updates published in 2009.
December
- Changes to processing location for partner and other family applications from Greece, Bulgaria and Kosovo - 14 Dec 2009
- Change to Immigration SA address from 18 December 2009 - 01 Dec 2009
November
- Updates: Electronic tourist visas for citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - 21 Nov 2009
- Woman arrested for fake documents and identity crime - 11 Nov 2009
- Changes to Health Matrix, Health PAM and Medical Treatment Visa PAM Released 9 November 2009 - 02 Nov 2009
October
- Changes to Medical 'Re-Use' Policy to Prevent Processing Delays - 20 Jul 2011
- Update to Student eVisa Lodgement for Assessment Levels 2-4 - 18 Mar 2011
- Important Information Regarding Sponsored Family Visitor (Subclass 679) Visa Applications for the Christmas Holiday Season 2009 - 24 May 2010
- Stronger Measures for the Protection of Children - 28 Oct 2009
- Changes to lodgement and processing arrangements for Occupational Trainee visas - 26 Oct 2009
- Subclass 457 Visa Reforms - 14 September changes - 08 Oct 2009
September
- Outcome of Kamal Court Case - Student Visa English Language Criteria - 29 Sep 2009
- New priority processing directions for certain skilled migration visas - 23 Sep 2009
- Subclass 457 - Worker Protection Legislation and Policy Documents Updates - 23 Sep 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 Sep 2009
- Impact of Worker Protection Regulations commencing on 14 September 2009 on overseas based standard business sponsors - 14 Sep 2009
- Changes to Expand Onshore Partner Visa Eligibility - 14 Sep 2009
- Subclass 457 - Market Salary Rates - 07 Sep 2009
- Lodging an application at the Melbourne or Dandenong Client Services Office - 01 Sep 2009
August
- Sponsorship Obligations and Sanctions - 31 Aug 2009
- Repeal of the Subclass 418 - Educational visa - 31 Aug 2009
- China Student Visa Health Pilot: eHealth (Online Health) for Student Visa Paper-Based Applications - 21 Aug 2009
- Changes to Forms and Booklets on 14 September 2009 - 20 Aug 2009
- New s499 Directions and Revocation Instrument - Processing Priorities - 14 Aug 2009
- Visitor Visas and the Subclass 457 Visa (65KB PDF file) - 12 Aug 2009
- Scam migration agent sentenced - 07 Aug 2009
- Closure of the Capital Investment Scheme on 31 October 2009 for pre-1 September 2007 GSM visa applicants - 06 Aug 2009
- Changes to lodgement location for citizens of Pakistan and Afghanistan - 01 Aug 2009
July
- Parent Visa applications - administrative errors resulting in overcharge of the Migrant Health Service Charge (MHSC) - 10 Jul 2009
- Temporary Residence Visa Reforms - 02 Jul 2009
- Same-sex changes to migration legislation - 01 Jul 2009
- Changes to Subclass 457 visa program - 01 Jul 2009
June
- Subclass 457 - Business (Long Stay) sponsor attestation - Frequently asked Questions - 22 Jun 2009
- Amendments in relation to Contributory Parent visa holders sponsoring a partner - 22 Jun 2009
- Changes to Balance of Family Test and Sponsor for Parent and Remaining Relative Visas - 22 Jun 2009
- Business Skills - Senior Managers Provisions - 19 Jun 2009
- Subclass 457 Visa Reforms - 11 Jun 2009
- Changes to Forms and Booklets - 10 Jun 2009
- FAQ - Subclass 457 visa holders affected by the economic downturn - 05 Jun 2009
- FAQ - Subclass 457 visa sponsors affected by the economic downturn - 05 Jun 2009
- Chefs and Head Chefs - IELTS - 02 Jun 2009
May
- Changes to Subclass 457 Occupations - 15 May 2009
- Frequently Asked Questions about Changes to Subclass 457 - ASCO 5-7 Occupations - 15 May 2009
- General Skilled Migration (GSM) Reforms - 12 May 2009
- Pakistan Family Migration visa processing changes (59KB PDF file) - 01 May 2009
April
- Perth Office will be located in new premises from 25 May 2009 (847KB PDF file) - 20 Apr 2009
- New CEO and Deputy CEO of the Office of the MARA - 17 Apr 2009
- Changes to Contact Numbers for South Australian State Office (effective 20 April 2009) - 16 Apr 2009
- English Language Requirement - Subclass 457 Visa Program - 14 Apr 2009
- Students applying for Tourist visas - 08 Apr 2009
March
- New Health Matrix and Health PAM - 27 Mar 2009
- Legislative Changes Effective 28 March 2009 - 18 Mar 2009
- Legislative Changes Effective 15 March 2009 - 16 Mar 2009
- Key Changes to Same-Sex Relationships - 16 Mar 2009
- Financial Requirements for Student Visas - 15 Mar 2009
- Changes to visa and citizenship processing locations - 12 Mar 2009
- Change to location of processing of onshore Subclass 445 (Dependent Child) visa applications - 06 Mar 2009
February
- Changes for Obtaining an AFP Clearance - 29 Oct 2010
- Subclass 457 - Business (Long Stay) - Policy update - 24 Feb 2009
- New Body to Regulate Migration Agents - 09 Feb 2009
- Visa label-free arrangements for student visa holders - 05 Feb 2009