BlueRoo Visas

So for all of you Kiwi's looking the Government's promised review of the income test for the special NZ PR visa it is being implemented from July 1, 2021. Some concessions have been created but not for the most recent income year, still the concessions should help many get across the line and onwards to PR.

Changes to income test for NZ's applying for Permanent Residency.
There have been a number of newspaper articles based on government press releases that there may be some concessions to the income test for NZ'ers wanting PR. Details are completely absent from these articles but we expect that when the budget is delivered in October the concession details will be made clear.

New Zealanders on 444 visas As at 04/04/2020 advice from DHA/Centrelink -
New Zealanders on SC 444 visas and who arrived before 26 February 2001 are eligible to access Australian welfare payments and the JobKeeper payment.
New Zealanders on SC 444 visas and who arrived after 2001 have access to the JobKeeper payment. Those who have lived in Australia for 10 years or more also have access to JobSeeker payments for six months.
The Government is advising those New Zealanders who are unable to support themselves through these provisions, work or family support should consider returning to New Zealand.

New Zealanders living in Australia. DON'T travel during COVD-19 travel bans.

The Home Affairs Depart has clarified and given more details on NZ’ers attempting to re-enter Australia, as follows:

A New Zealand citizen — usually resident in Australia
Details

New Zealand citizens who normally reside in Australia (subclass 444) can come to Australia. You must carry proof of residency (driver's licence or documents in relation to your residency). Present it at check-in.

Important: New Zealand citizens and permanent residents not living in Australia can only transit through Australia to return to New Zealand.

This link provides the information https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/current-alerts/novel-coronavirus

COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

Partner Visas – very important changes #3

On Friday April 12th the Immigration Department provided a further update on the Pre-Approval of Sponsors for Partner visa applicants. As of April 17, 2019 Pre-Approval of Sponsors will only be implemented for Parent Visas and NOT Partner visas. Immigration have not advised any timeline for the implementation of Pre-Approval of Partner Sponsors.

Partner Visas – very important changes #2

The Government will introduce some provisions for pre-approved Sponsorship on April 17, 2019. It is unclear if these changes will include Partner Visas but if they do then intended Applicants for Partner visas lodged after 17/04/19 will require their Sponsor to be pre-approved.

Partner Visas – very important changes
February 8, 2019

In Dec 2018 the Government changed the law regarding how Sponsors are approved for Partner Visas. Previously Sponsor applications were submitted at the same time as the main Application. The law has changed to require that a Sponsor must be approved before the Application can even be lodged, this will introduce delays to lodging a Partner visa and have many flow on effects to Applicants. The date this change will be implemented has not been announced. If you are thinking about lodging a Partner Visa before this change you should contact us immediately.

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