Subclass 476 Visa Grant and Refusal Rate

Grant and Refusal Rate for the subclass 476 Skilled—Recognised Graduate visa.

This Subclass 476 visa allows recent engineering graduates to live, work or study in Australia for up to 18 months.
You must have completed a degree or higher qualification from a specified institution within the past 2 years, and … Read the rest

Partner Visa Processing Times April 2019

Partner Visa Processing Times April 2019.

The Australian Immigration Department released the Visa processing times for April 2019, on the 23rd May 2019.

Although these figures show the global averages for the first 75% and the last 10%, of applications processed in April 2019, the average processing time is often … Read the rest

Front Load Visa Applications or NOT?

Should we Front Load a Decision Ready Application or not?.

First let’s define a Front Loaded Application..

The Visa application, to be classed as “Front Loaded” or “Decision Ready”, must have everything required included in the initial application.

Some people prefer to upload most things, but wait to be asked … Read the rest

Travel Rights During PMV to 820

From a PMV, can I travel after submitting the 820 Application?.

While on a PMV, the subclass 300 visa, the applicant is permitted to travel overseas and back, with its multiple travel facility.

After the subclass 820 visa is granted, the applicant is permitted to travel overseas and back, with … Read the rest

Immigration Numbers during Different Governments

Permanent Immigration numbers during Labor and Liberal Governments.

The following figures show that there were more Permanent Immigration visas issued under Liberal Governments for the last 6 years, compared to Labor for the 6 years before.

The number of Family Visas issued under Liberal, as a percentage of the total … Read the rest

Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300) Processing Times

Visa Processing Times for Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300).

Updated page at: abcdiamond.com.au/subclass-300-visa-processing-times

Australian Visa processing time estimates are normally quoted with two figures; one being the number of months taken for 75% of those visas finalised in the previous month, with the second figure showing the number of months … Read the rest

Majority of Australians Support Immigration

News Headline: Majority of Australians support immigration.

A poll conducted online between the 24th and 29th of April 2019 found that:

    • 515 people thought immigration was “generally positive” for the country.
    • 354 people thought immigration was “generally negative“.
    • 141 people were unsure about the benefits of immigration  for Australia.

Source: … Read the rest

Most Important Quality for New Migrants to Australia

What are the Most Important Quality for New Migrants.

An Essential Research poll, commissioned for SBS News, showed that 75% of respondents felt that the most important factor for new migrants was:

    • That New Migrants have skills and qualifications that will allow them to find a job.

The 2nd and … Read the rest