These are the official times quoted by Australian Immigration, for the Partner Visas finalised in the month of February 2021.
Visa processing times are calculated from the date of application to the date of grant or refusal.
Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Where it says 75% or 90% of Visas Processed, it shows … Read the rest
Just out of curiosity…
I thought that the processing centre is only in Australia? I see that everyone’s applications are being processed in different countries and not in Australia or their home country. How does it work? Will it show on the … Read the rest
The average processing time for citizenship by conferral applications, lodged by Indian nationals, where the decision was made between 1 July 2020 and 31 January 2021, was 311 days. That is about 11 months.
Note: This is the average processing time from lodgement of a … Read the rest
It seems that some people, during the COVID pandemic, are having online only marriage ceremonies.
These are now legal in a few places, but some have more restrictions than others.
Most require at least one of the couple to reside in the state … Read the rest
What is the difference between a MARA Registered Migration Agent and a Lawyer?
MARA Registered Migration Agents specialise in visas.
MARA Registered Migration Agents are not lawyers (legal practitioners).
Update:
The Migration Amendment (Regulation of … Read the rest
During the nine months March to December 2020, there were 549 subclass 309 visas granted at New Delhi, 41 were refused, and there were 39 withdrawals.
| Mar | 236 | 7 | 6 | Apr | 1.66* | – | – |
An applicant for a Partner Visa that is not married, must generally show that they have been in a De Facto Relationship 12 months, at the time of application.
However, sometimes there are ways to still apply, even if the De … Read the rest
The above has been asked before, with many people saying YES, it can be renewed.
The correct answer though, is NO.
You can however apply for a new subclass 461 visa.
It is not a simple renewal, but a full application.
The current … Read the rest
According to the immigration website, the COVID-19 concession period commences from 1 February 2020 and is an interim arrangement.
Check back here for updates about when the concession period will end.
Schedule 1 to the COVID-19 Concessions Regulations amends the Migration Regulations in … Read the rest
I have to do a police clearance for my time in South Africa since I came over in 2018. I will do it in my maiden name. I got married in Oct 2020. Do I have to let them do a check under my married surname as well? So just … Read the rest
