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In the wake of COVID-19, the following aims to provide some updates in relation to various Immigration matters in Australia 2020. Please, ensure to contact our Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast offices for the latest changes in Australian immigration 2020 to stay current. Citizenship ceremonies The Department of Home Affairs (Immigration and Citizenship) is delivering […]
In the wake of COVID-19, the following aims to provide some updates in relation to various Immigration matters in Australia 2020. Please, ensure to contact our Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast offices for the latest changes in Australian immigration 2020 to stay current.
The Department of Home Affairs (Immigration and Citizenship) is delivering online citizenship ceremonies via secure video-link for those applicants who have already been approved to become Australian citizens.
It is important to note that, in general, those who have had their citizenship approved have 12 months from their notice of approval to attend a ceremony and make the pledge of commitment. That said, due to COVID-19, citizenship approval will not be canceled if an approved individual cannot attend a ceremony within this 12 months period.
New applications for Australian citizenship are being accepted by the Department and the processing continues on all applications for Australian citizenship that have already been lodged with the Department.
The Department advises that those eligible individuals who have applied for citizenship will be contacted to attend a citizenship appointment or test. The in-person citizenship appointments and tests in regional locations are currently on hold and resumption of these services will be announced as information becomes available. Currently, in-person citizenship appointments are available at the Department’s offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Parramatta, Perth, and Sydney.
Currently, Australia has border restrictions in place and very limited flights are available to and from Australia. Before you decide on your travel to or from Australia, please check if you could do so. There are only limited exemptions available allowing people to come or depart from Australia. Some of these are as follows:
Unless you are an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen usually residing in Australia or an individual eligible to meet the exemption list, you cannot travel to Australia. It is important to note that all travelers arriving in Australia, including Australian citizens, must quarantine for 14 days at a destination facility and they may be required to pay for the costs of their quarantine.
Request Free ConsultationThe evidence of valid Australian residency must be provided at the check-in point at the airport. The documentation may include Australian Government-issued documents such as your Medicare card or driver’s license. However, these must be supplemented by a secondary document such as a current employment record or evidence of owning or renting a property in Australia. These will be verified against your travel history before you are allowed to board the flight. You are advised to check in advance whether your condition falls within the residency status as defined by the Department.
Upon an application being lodged, the Commissioner of the Australian Border Force may grant an individual exemption if the individual is:
To complete a travel exemption request you should already hold a visa and you should provide information and documents to support your request. Requests may be finalised without further consideration if insufficient evidence is provided. This may include the following:
You need to apply for an exemption at least two weeks, but not more than three months, before your planned travel.
Talk to us if you need our assistance in order to lodge a travel exemption request. We will provide you with premier immigration advice and services. Only a registered migration agent can legally provide advice on the latest changes in Australian immigration 2020.
Request Free Consultationhttps://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship
https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/travel-restrictions-0
For more information on the latest changes in Australian immigration law 2021, please request your expert lawyer Abolfazl Moghadam