Update on Recent Visas Closed to Accept New Applications - March 2025
In recent events, the government has announced the appeal of 5 visa subclasses and to close for new applications for 13 visa subclasses for an extended period through the Migration Amendment (Repeal, Consequential and Technical Amendments) Regulations 2025. This removal of these visas is to streamline the immigration process and removing any outdated visas.
What Visas Subclasses have been Repealed?
Visa subclasses have now been officially repealed and closed for new applications are the following:
Resident Return (Temporary) (Subclass 159)
Confirmatory (Subclass 808)
Tourist visa (Subclass 676)
Business Skills (Provisional) (Subclasses 160, 161, 162, 163, 164 and 165)
Business Skills (Residence) (Subclasses 890, 891, 892, 893)
What Will Happen to these Pending Visas?
The changes will not affect visa applications lodged before 22 March 2025 or visas granted before this date.
Additionally, members of family units (MoFU) such as a newborn child or family member may still be eligible to be added as a secondary visa applicant if:
The original visa application was lodged before 22 March 2025.
The addition of the MoFU occurs before the application is finalised.
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
If you have any questions regarding the closure of these visa subclasses, schedule a time with an immigration lawyer at Agape Henry Crux for professional advice. The team specialises in handling highly complex matters and works together with 2 of our Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer(s). You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. We can also help you arrange an interpreter if this isn't your language.
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