Immigration: Natural Justice letter s57

What is a Natural Justice letter s57?.

A Natural Justice letter (S57) is an ‘Invitation to Comment on Information‘ letter, sent to those whose information differs from that which the department holds.

This information may be regarding previous visa applications, with different information to a current application, missing … Read the rest

Can a Partner/Spouse Visa Holder Work in Australia?

Can a Spouse or a Partner Visa Holder Work in Australia?.

Yes.

Australian Partner Visas permit the holder to work in Australia without restrictions. This even applies when on the first stage of the onshore Partner Visa, the subclass 820 and 309.

Once they receive the second stage of the … Read the rest

Subclass 189 Visa Grant and Refusal rate

Grant and Refusal rate for the subclass 189 visa.

The refusal rate for the subclass 189 visa would be expected to be very low, as most applications would have been vetted by the skill assessment, and expression of interest stages, before the actual application is made. However, a small number … Read the rest

subclass 189 Skilled Visa Procedure

The procedure for the subclass 189 Skilled Visa.

subclass 189 Points tested stream.

This visa lets invited workers with skills we need live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
You don’t need a sponsor or nominator but must be under 45 to be invited.

subclass 189 New Zealand stream.

This … Read the rest

Travel on Foreign Passport after getting Australian Citizenship

Can you travel on a Foreign Passport after getting Australian citizenship?.

Once you become an Australian Citizen, you are no longer the holder of an Australian Permanent Visa.
This means that you cannot normally return to Australia unless you hold an Australian passport.  You can of course, leave Australia on … Read the rest

Australian Permanent Resident Visiting New Zealand

Does an Australian PR need a Visa to Visit New Zealand?.

Yes,  as from the 1st October 2019, an Australian Permanent Resident will need to arrange an evisa BEFORE travelling to New Zealand.

1st October 2019: The New Zealand government brought out a new rule starting from 1st October 2019.… Read the rest

Australian Citizenship Application Identity documents

Identity documents for Citizenship Application.

Various form of ID and other evidences are required to be submitted with your Australian Citizenship Application.

Evidence of identity.

Evidence of your identity from birth to the present day is required.

With your Citizenship application you need to provide THREE documents that together will … Read the rest

Partner Visa Processing Times in September 2019

Partner Visa Processing Times in September 2019.

The Australian Immigration Department release statistics for Visa processing times that show the global averages for the first 75% and the last 10%, of applications processed each month.

Many people are confused by these figures, due to the way that the Immigration Department … Read the rest

Can I get an Australian visa if I was Refused a US visa?

If the US refused my Visa, will Australia also Refuse a Visa Application?.

Australia will not automatically refuse a visa application after being refused one in a different country, but the chances of a refusal will be high for obvious reasons.

If you have done nothing to alleviate the original … Read the rest

Partner Visa Compelling and Compassionate Circumstances

Compelling and compassionate circumstances for Australian Partner Visa.

Some Partner Visa applicants ask about priority processing for their Visa application, based on their compelling reasons to be granted the visa faster.

But, what are these reasons and…

Are Compelling and compassionate circumstances really available?.

From various Australian government sources we … Read the rest