Important Changes in Australia

There are a number of important changes in Australian immigration and citizenship requirements. Key points include:

* Increase in time for recent immigrants to become Australian citizens from 2 to 4 years;

* Increase in government filing fees; and

* English language requirements for the Subclass 457 Business Long Stay visa.

See the July 2007 Immigration Update from Baker & McKenzie Sydney office for more details.

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