Temporary parent visa - Important hurdle is cleared
Nov 28th 2018, 12:26 am
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Temporary parent visa - Important hurdle is cleared
The Migration Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2016 has at long last had its second reading in the Senate, and was passed this morning.
Some will recall that this is the legislation that the Federal Government considers is required to pass into law before the long awaited temporary parent visa can become available.
We are anticipating the Bill will become law this week, at which point we can reasonably expect the new temporary parent visa pathway will open.
Hopefully this will be prior to the Parliament rising for the Christmas recess.
The legislation as drafted requires the approval of a sponsor before a visa application is lodged.
The Bill now returns to the House of Representatives for a vote.If the Bill passes the House without any amendments it should receive Royal Assent and become law, after which the drafting of regulations will be necessary to give it practical effect.
Those who are interested in progressing an application for the new temporary parent visa with our help should feel able to send a PM or an email to me - or to any other registered migration agent who is doing parent visa work.
Best regards.
Some will recall that this is the legislation that the Federal Government considers is required to pass into law before the long awaited temporary parent visa can become available.
We are anticipating the Bill will become law this week, at which point we can reasonably expect the new temporary parent visa pathway will open.
Hopefully this will be prior to the Parliament rising for the Christmas recess.
The legislation as drafted requires the approval of a sponsor before a visa application is lodged.
The Bill now returns to the House of Representatives for a vote.If the Bill passes the House without any amendments it should receive Royal Assent and become law, after which the drafting of regulations will be necessary to give it practical effect.
Those who are interested in progressing an application for the new temporary parent visa with our help should feel able to send a PM or an email to me - or to any other registered migration agent who is doing parent visa work.
Best regards.
