Immigration News

• Seven detained in Adelaide February 22, 2012
  Seven people who were in Australia unlawfully were detained when Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) officers in Adelaide conducted an operation overnight. Two search warrants were executed at two residential properties in the north and west of the city. A departmental spokesman said the seven men – five Malaysians and two Chinese nationals – ar […]
• Online tourist visas for Brazil and Argentina February 15, 2012
  Tourists from Brazil and Argentina can from today apply online for the e676 electronic tourist visa to visit Australia. A spokesman for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) said the e676 allows people to apply for a tourist visa electronically using a fast, secure and convenient application process. “These new arrangements mean applicants fro […]
• DIAC duo chase ‘blood money’ for London Marathon bid February 10, 2012
  Canberrans are being urged to get behind two senior staff from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship as they aim to raise $20 000 for the Leukaemia Foundation and compete in one of the world’s biggest running events. Canberra-based pair Marie Johnson and Steve Biddle will run in the London Marathon on April 22, if they can each raise $10 000 for the […]
• Immigration skilled migration visits NSW Mid-North Coast February 10, 2012
  Officers from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will visit the mid north coast region of NSW during the week of February 20 to present businesses and overseas workers with information on skilled migration and employer-sponsored visa options. Two departmental officers will visit Port Macquarie, Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour to conduct inform […]
• Joint operation in Gatton locates visa overstayers February 8, 2012
  Immigration compliance teams have located 12 illegal workers/visa overstayers in a joint Queensland Police roadside operation near Gatton. The 12 men – of whom 11 were visa overstayers while one was suspected of working illegally – were detained on February 7/8, and are from a number of countries including India and Indonesia. “We have detained nine of the m […]
• Immigration visits Port Pirie February 3, 2012
  Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) officers will visit Port Pirie on February 23 to provide businesses and overseas workers with information on employer-sponsored visa options. Two South Australian regional outreach officers will be available for individual appointments with regional employers and employees to answer a range of questions about […]
• Online tourist visas for Brazil and Argentina January 26, 2012
  Tourists from Brazil and Argentina will be able to apply online for a visa to visit Australia from February 15, with applications for the e676 electronic tourist visa now open to them. A spokesman for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) said the e676 allows people to apply for a tourist visa electronically using a fast, secure and convenient […]
• Aussies celebrate their citizenship on Australia Day January 22, 2012
  Thousands of Australians will celebrate their citizenship on Australia Day by taking part in an Australian citizenship affirmation ceremony. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) said affirmation ceremonies were growing in popularity, with more than 125 local councils across the nation including them as part of their Australia Day celebrations […]