- BSMQ skilled program opened from 1st Feb 2021
- Subclass 485 secondary holders can apply as a primary applicant and vice versa
- SA nomination requirement for subclass 190 and 491 released
- PTE score results have no change for the migration purpose as of now
- Subclass 485 can be granted while applicants are offshore if the COVIS_19 travel restrictions impact them
- Subclass 887 visa can be granted while offshore
- ACT invitation sent on 11th Feb
- NSW 190 occupation list amended with additional ten occupations
- SA occupation amended with some of the occupations removed
- NSW 491 regional opened on 24/02/2021.
- Central Coast RDA will open on 1st March 2021.
- NSW regional not opened for offshore applicants
- NSW regional already suspended some of the occupations
- VIC ROI window was opened between 2nd – 8th Feb and will be opened between 2nd – 8th March
- 300 visa subclass with validity period will be extended up to 15 months for applications lodged on or after 27/02/2021
- 457/482 visa holders not able to enter Australia can apply for further subclass 482 with Nil VAC
- Hong Kong Passport holders have no concessions for PR
- The following visas can be granted while applicants are onshore
- Subclass 309
- Subclass 300
- Subclass 101, 102
- Subclass 445
- Subclass 173, 143 and 103
