Under changes in Migration Act - 'Section 48 bar' has been lifted for certain skilled visas
Australian permanent residency pathway for visa holders on Short-Term list. Source: Getty Images/Parth Patel
The Department of Home Affairs has lifted the 'Section 48 bar' for three skilled migration visas. The change will minimise the impact for applicants unable to leave Australia due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Parth Patel, a registered migration agent at Aussizz Group, shares the details.
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