Category: Media Articles

First Class Migration Australia writes regularly for The Australia & New Zealand magazine offering advice to possible migrants in the UK. We also use this section to reference articles in the media we have been quoted in.

No quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers entering NSW

Posted on October 15, 2021 by - Blog, Covid19, Media Articles, Newsletters

Quarantine will no longer be necessary for fully vaccinated international arrivals entering New South Wales from 1st November 2021. The aim of the decision is to allow Australians stranded abroad to get home by the end of the year, and to relaunch international travel and tourism. How will this work? To qualify for no quarantine, arrivals fromRead more

Grant Dates Announced – COVID-Concessions for certain Visas

Posted on February 17, 2021 by - 485 Visa, Blog, Covid19, Media Articles

COVID Concessions for Visas

Onshore Grant Dates Announced – Partner Visas, Contributory Parent Visas and Child Visas The department have officially announced a date when the onshore grant of the below mentioned subclasses, which are usually granted offshore, will commence. Commencement Date: 27 February 2021 From the 27th of February the below visas will be eligible to be grantedRead more

Good News! Special arrangements for COVID affected Visa holders

Posted on November 26, 2020 by - 457 Visa, Blog, Covid19, General Visa Information, Media Articles, Permanent Residency, Skilled Visa

New transitional arrangements for COVID affected visa holders – Subclass 457 in the Temporary Residence Transition Stream New legislation has been introduced in order to provide concessions for particular Subclass 457 visa holders. If your work hours have been reduced or you have been required to take unpaid leave due to the COVID19 pandemic, transitionalRead more

Departing Australia during COVID 19 – Restrictions and Exemptions

Posted on November 24, 2020 by - Blog, Covid19, General Visa Information, Media Articles

Due to the current COVID 19 pandemic, Australia is encouraging all international visitors to return home. We understand this can be challenging with the limit on departing flights so we are doing our best to establish the most convenient and straight-forward options.