Visa & Immigration News
Australian student, skilled-worker, and visitor visa news for Nigerians.
Policy changes, fees, processing times, and embassy updates, newest first.
The article outlines the rules and guidance regarding visa refusals for Nigerians seeking to travel, study, or relocate to the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, emphasizing the importance of disclosing previous refusals and the consequences of misrepresentation.
Legit.ngAustralia has updated its skilled visa processing framework, prioritizing applications in seven key sectors. The changes aim to address workforce shortages and align immigration with labor market needs, affecting various temporary and permanent visa subclasses.
Legit.ngThe Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs has released a list of 11 categories of individuals eligible to apply for evidence of citizenship or an Australian citizenship certificate, detailing specific criteria based on birth dates, parental status, and residency.
Legit.ngThe Australian government has announced changes to temporary visa categories, aiming to reduce net overseas migration. New requirements for international students, skilled workers, and Working Holiday Makers will be implemented, including stricter conditions and annual caps on visa applications.
Legit.ngAustralia's Department of Home Affairs outlined four significant consequences for visa applicants and holders if their visa is refused or cancelled, including immediate removal, re-entry bans, restrictions on future applications, and potential impacts on family members' visas.
Legit.ngAustralia's Department of Home Affairs has specified two categories eligible for citizenship by conferral: permanent residents and New Zealand citizens with a Special Category visa. Applicants must meet residency and presence requirements during the application process.
Legit.ngAustralia's Department of Home Affairs has outlined three consequences for foreigners who overstay their visas: detention, forced removal, and financial liability for removal costs. Additionally, overstayers may face a three-year ban on future visa applications if they remain without a valid visa for over 28 days.
Legit.ngAustralia's Department of Home Affairs issued eight tips to assist foreign visa applicants in submitting "decision ready" applications, aiming to reduce delays and improve approval chances. Key advice includes accurate personal details, required translations, and timely health checks.
Legit.ngAustralia’s Department of Home Affairs has set six conditions for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through employer sponsorship under the Employer Nomination Scheme, including occupation eligibility, work experience, skills assessment, employer requirements, age limits, and English language proficiency.
Legit.ngAustralia's Department of Home Affairs has announced the Frequent Traveller stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600), allowing eligible citizens from ten countries to travel to Australia multiple times for tourism and other permitted activities.
Legit.ngAustralia has announced that citizens from 11 countries are eligible for a 10-year Frequent Traveller Visitor Visa, aimed at frequent travelers for leisure or business. Applicants must submit biometric data at designated centers.
Legit.ngAustralia has imposed temporary travel restrictions on Iranian passport holders with Visitor (Subclass 600) visas, effective March 26, 2026, for six months, due to concerns over the situation in Iran. Exemptions apply to certain individuals.
Legit.ngAustralia announced new immigration rules affecting Working Holiday Maker visas, replacing automatic extensions with a lottery system. The changes, announced by Minister Tony Burke, will limit the number of visas available and introduce a "No Further Stay" condition for visitors.
Legit.ngAustralia has released a list of 70 countries whose citizens can transit through its airports without a visa, effective from September 23, 2024. Eligible travelers must meet specific conditions, including holding a confirmed outbound ticket and not needing to clear immigration.
Legit.ngAustralia has announced that South Africa is the only African country whose citizens can transit without a visa. Eligible travelers must meet specific conditions, including arriving by air and holding a confirmed onward ticket.
Legit.ngAustralia has implemented new immigration rules affecting international students and their families, including restrictions on secondary applicants and a crackdown on "visa hopping." The changes aim to manage population growth and improve the visa system's integrity.
Legit.ngAustralia's Department of Home Affairs published guidelines for foreigners on a Visitor Stream visa (subclass 600), detailing permitted business activities and restrictions, including prohibitions on employment and service provision to Australian businesses.
Legit.ngAustralia's Department of Home Affairs has outlined five conditions for foreign nationals applying for the Visitor stream of the Visitor visa (subclass 600), including health requirements, financial self-sufficiency, and genuine visitor intent.
Legit.ngThe eVisitor visa from Australia's Department of Home Affairs allows eligible foreigners to travel to Australia multiple times within a year without an application fee, permitting stays of up to three months per visit for various purposes, excluding work.
Legit.ngAustralia's Department of Home Affairs has released a list of 36 countries eligible for the free eVisitor visa, which does not include any African nations. This visa allows multiple entries into Australia within a year, with each stay limited to three months.
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