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Bridging Visa B: Up to 5 Years Validity Explained
Home Affairs has confirmed extended Bridging Visa B validity periods for employer sponsored applicants. Here is what 482 and 186 visa applicants need to know before travelling.
482 to 482 Transfers: BVC Work Rights & Financial Hardship
Transferring from one 482 visa to another with the same employer? You may still need to prove financial hardship — and your Bridging Visa C won't grant automatic work rights. Here's what that means in practice.
IQN Visitor Visas: Home Affairs to Give More Favourable Weight
Home Affairs has admitted some visitor visa refusals for IQN nurses sitting the OSCE in Australia have been overly harsh, and has committed to applying more favourable weighting. Here is what internationally qualified nurses need to know.
6 Reasons Partner Visas Are Delayed: Home Affairs Review
A new Home Affairs internal review has identified six recurring causes of partner visa delays, from expired police certificates to documents filed in the wrong category.
Partner Visa: Update Relationship Evidence Every 6–12 Months
If your partner visa is still under assessment, the Department of Home Affairs expects your evidence to be kept current. Find out exactly what to update and how often.
Partner Visa: One Chance to Respond to Requests
The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed a significant procedural change for partner visas: applicants now receive only one opportunity to provide missing documents. A missed deadline could mean refusal.
186 Visa Remote Work Policy: No Change Confirmed
A missing policy section in the Legend Stack raised concerns about 186 visa remote work rules. Home Affairs has now confirmed it was a technical error, not a policy change.
2026 Migration Act: ACD Entry Exemptions Explained
The 2026 Migration Amendment Act introduces a suspension on entry from affected Middle East countries, but specific individuals are exempt. Find out if you or your family members qualify.
Partner Visa PR Stage: Update ImmiAccount at Two Years
Reached the two-year mark on your partner visa? You must proactively update your information in ImmiAccount to trigger the permanent residence assessment. Missing this step causes avoidable delays.
