The Department of Home Affairs has announced updates to migration and citizenship policies on LEGENDcom as of 7 November 2025.
Migration Stack Updates
Key updates to Migration Policy and Procedural Instructions (PIs) include:
- Migration Act:
- Atrocity Crimes Screening for visa and citizenship applicants.
- Cessation and grant of bridging visas where there is a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) determination (SM-7187).
- Migration Regulations:
- Sponsorship compliance framework, including Immigration Inspector powers.
- Specific Visa and Guidance Updates:
- Subclass 500 (Student) visa policies.
- Notes for Guidance for Nephrology Conditions – Supporting Material.
- Refugee and Humanitarian documents:
- Complementary Protection Guidelines – Procedural Instruction.
Citizenship Stack Updates
Key updates to Citizenship Policies and Procedures include:
- CPI 16: Assessing identity under the Citizenship Act – PI.
- CPI 24: Pledge of commitment and citizenship ceremonies – PI.
These updates provide guidance for visa applicants, sponsors, and citizenship applicants, ensuring compliance with current legislative and procedural requirements.
Click here: Migration Stack Update and Citizenship Stack Update