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Holiday Staffing Lull Delays Australian Visa Decisions Through Mid-January
A 70% reduction in Australian immigration staffing during the December-January holiday period has doubled visa wait times for many applicants.…
UK National Deported from Australia Over Neo-Nazi White Australia Ties
Australian authorities are deporting a British national, Ryan Turner, over alleged ties to a neo-Nazi group. The cancellation of his…
South Australia Invites 344 Skilled Migrants in 2026 Round—Register Your EOI
South Australia issued 344 skilled migration invitations on January 8, 2026, targeting health and infrastructure sectors. The program utilizes Subclass…
Australia Elevates India to Highest Student Visa Risk Tier in 2026
Effective January 8, 2026, Australia reclassified India to the highest-risk student visa tier (Evidence Level 3). This change requires applicants…
Failed Visa Holders Persist in Australia Amid Removal Policy Push
Australia is overhauling its approach to non-citizens without valid visas. Driven by court mandates against indefinite detention, the government is…
Australian Jews Lead Israel’s 2026 First Immigration Wave
Israel welcomed its first 2026 immigrants, the Sachs family from Sydney, amid a strategic push to increase Western aliyah. Following…
Ontario Suspends Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream Amid Integrity Crackdown
Ontario's Ministry of Labour suspended the Skilled Trades Stream of the OINP on November 14, 2025, citing systemic fraud. All…
Australia’s 10-Year Passport Price Rise: Renewal Timing and Budgeting
Australia will increase adult passport fees to $422 on January 1, 2026. Travelers can avoid the hike by applying by…