Australian Visa Processing and COVID-19 Coronavirus

Visa Processing Times and the Coronavirus.

Many countries around the world are imposing various levels of Bans, Quarantine or Isolation processes to try to keep the rate of the COVID-19 Coronavirus down in their country.

Australia is no exception.  It has recently implemented a 14 day isolation period from entry, … Read the rest

Partner Visa Grants and Refusals 2014-15 to 2019

Partner Visa Grants and Refusals 2014-15 to 2019.

A Freedom of Information request, released in January 2020, has shown that the numbers of Partner Visa grants has been reducing over the years between 2014 and 2019.

The grant numbers have dropped from an average of about 4,300 per month, down … Read the rest

Parent Visa Grants and Refusals 2014-15 to 2019

Parent Visa Grants and Refusals 2014-15 to 2019.

A Freedom of Information request, released in January 2020, has shown that the numbers of Partner Visa grants has been reducing over the years between 2014 and 2019.

The grant numbers have dropped from an average of about 800 per month, down … Read the rest

Skilled Visa Grants and Refusals 2014-15 to 2019

Skilled Visa Grants and Refusals 2014-15 to 2019.

A Freedom of Information request, released in January 2020, has shown that the numbers of Skilled Visa grants has been reducing over the years between 2014 and 2019.

The grant numbers have dropped from an average of about 10,300 per month, down … Read the rest

IMMI Account Attach and Upload Documents

How to Attach and Upload Australian Immigration Documents.

When an Australian Visa application is submitted to the Immigration department, the applicant is often required to submit various documentary evidence with the application.

These might include:

  • Birth certificate
  • Passport or other travel document
  • Proof of citizenship
  • Bank statement as evidence of
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Working Holiday Maker changes Feb 2020

Disaster Recovery Work in Bushfire Declared areas for Working Holiday Makers.

Paid and volunteer disaster recovery work in declared areas impacted in the recent bushfires will count towards the “specified work” needed to apply for a second or third year 417 or 462 visa.

Summary of working holiday maker changes.

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Almost 18,000 Student Visas Cancelled in 2018-19

17,819 Student Visas were cancelled in 2018-19.

17,819 overseas students were stripped of their visas in 2018-2019, the most common nationality was Chinese.

  • 4,686 Chinese students lost their visas.
  • 1,503 South Korean students lost their visas.
  • 1,157 Indian students lost their visas.
  • 1,107 Malaysian students lost their visas.
  • 914 Brazilian
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How to fill in the Incoming Passenger Card on Arrival to Australia.

Incoming Passenger Card or Arrival to Australia.

Most of the Australian Incoming Passenger Card is quite simple to complete, but the ‘reason for your entry into Australia’ is sometimes a bit difficult, for some visa holders.

You have three options

  • A – Migrating permanently to Australia
  • B – Visitor or
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