The Australian Department of Home Affairs are rejecting more partner visa applications than ever before, and many are refused due to simple mistakes, inconsistencies, or incorrect evidence. With the non-refundable application fee, these can be very costly mistakes. Relationships need to be proved with strong, sturdy, consistent and constant evidence. With this financial and time […]
The Government is ensuring Australia remains an attractive destination for tourists, and temporary visa holders who often fill critical skills shortages, by offering refunds or waivers of Visa Application Charges (VAC). Tourists, working holiday makers, seasonal and pacific workers, prospective partners and temporary skilled workers whose travel has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will[…..]
The Department of Home Affairs updated their information in relation to travel exemptions for APEC card holders. Travellers are exempt from travel restrictions, and can leave Australia without applying for an exemption if they are: ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia an airline, maritime crew or associated safety worker a New Zealand citizen[…..]
Summary of State Nominated 190 Visas Across Each State Following last week’s budget as well the National Migration Conference, we would like to provide our readers with an up to date summary of 190 State Nominated Visa Programmes. We are hoping this summary will make it easier for you to advise your clients or if[…..]
Prospective Marriage visa Temporary workers Working Holiday Makers Visitors Summary of VAC refund, waiver and visa extension measures Some visa holders impacted by Australia’s COVID-19 travel restrictions will soon be able to access a refund or a waiver of their Visa Application Charge (VAC). Prospective Marriage visa If you received a Prospective Marriage visa but[…..]
#Business #Innovation and #Investor #Program #subclass #188 / 888 #visa This visa is designed for individuals to establish a business in #Tasmania, manage a new or existing business, or invest in Tasmania, this visa allows #applicants to apply for a Business Innovation and Investor program visa, subclass 188. This is a #two-stage #visa #program which[…..]
On 09 September 2020, the Department of Home Affairs has updated the travel exemption categories and holders of a Business Innovation and Investment (Subclass 188) visa are now exempt from the travel restrictions to enter Australia during Covid-19 pandemic.Subclass 188 visa holders do not need to obtain an individual exemption from the Australia Border Force[…..]
Details from the latest two Alberta Express Entry Stream draws have been released Alberta has released the number of candidates and score requirements of the latest two Alberta Express Entry Stream draws. On January 22, 2020, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) issued a total of 201 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination[…..]
BSMQ – Occupations removed from QSOL November 2019 Due to high demand and quota being met for the following occupations, they will be removed from the QSOL’s detailed below, when the skilled program re-opens in the coming weeks. The entire skilled program will re-open for both subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. The exact date[…..]
Partner points Schedule 6D.11 From 16 November 2019 the applicant can claim 10 partner points for their spouse or de facto under Schedule 6D.11 where the partner is: • applying for the same subclass of visa as the primary applicant • is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident • at the time of invitation[…..]
