Owing to current events in the Ukraine, the Department of Immigration & Border Patrol (DIBP) has advised that Ukrainian nationals in Australia may apply to DIBP for an extension of their visas for a temporary period. Depending on how events unfold in the Ukraine, subsequent applications might also be possible in future.
The full media release can be read here:
www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/sm/2014/sm212307.htm
Ukrainian nationals should discuss the options available to them with their immigration lawyer.
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