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Although the Minister has not yet provided an official response, we have observed significant positive changes in the processing times for subclass 188 visa applications, indicating a considerable acceleration in the approval process. Some of our clients have received requests for more information (RFIs) and successfully obtained their subclass 188 visas after a long waiting period.
The main goal of the Skilled Visa Program Advisory Board is to provide advice and professional support to the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) on the Skilled Visa Program. The board is committed to enhancing understanding, evaluating policies, and ensuring effective strategies within the context of the Skilled Visa Program.
According to the latest announcement from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), foreign investors (those who do not hold Australian residency or citizenship) are now required to pay triple the previous amount for the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) registration fee when purchasing existing residential properties on the secondary market. However, the FIRB fee for foreign investors purchasing new and unused properties remains unchanged.