DIBP will stop accepting new applications for non-contributory parent visas and other family visas before 1 July 2014.
DIBP will stop accepting new applications for non-contributory parent visas and other family visas before 1 July 2014.
http://www.immi.gov.au/Live/Pages/certain-family-visas-closure.aspx http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/family-visas-other.htm… Read More
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