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IMPACT – HIGH
What is the change? Australia has eliminated several family visa classes and subclasses.
What does the change mean? As of 2 June, applicants will no longer be able to apply for the Aged Dependent Relative visa classes and subclasses, the Remaining Relative visa classes and subclasses, the Carer visa classes and subclasses, or the Parent and Aged Parent visa classes and subclasses. The Contributory Parent visa subclasses will still be available.
Background: On 29 May, the Australian Government adopted Legislative Instrument No. 65, 2014, repealing four visa classes and eight visa subclasses that provide for permanent residence for certain family members of principal foreign nationals.
As of Monday, 2 June, the following family categories are eliminated:
Note that the Contributory Parent visa subclasses have not been eliminated and eligible individuals may still apply in these categories:
BAL Analysis: This is a sudden change with little notice that will have a negative impact on the flexibility of foreign nationals to apply for permanent residency for certain family members.
This alert has been provided by BAL Australia. For additional information, please contact australia@bal.com.
MARN: 9683856
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