The Australian Government has announced visa changes to support applicants in Family visa subclasses.
- Due to the COVID-19 crisis and travel restrictions, for parents who would like to extend their stay in Australia they may be able to submit their 870 visa without leaving Australia subject to the Parent Processing Centre approval, which has been lenient with these waiver requests during COVID-19 period.
- Some categories(Subclass 103,173,143)visas require applicants to be outside of Australia at the time the visa is granted. The Department is aware that the travel restrictions and limitations associated with COVID-19 are affecting visa applicants, particularly applicants for family visas who have come to Australia.
