Parent Visa Grant and Refusal rate 2014-2017

Parent Visa Grant and Refusal rate 2014/2015 to 2016/2017.

Parent Visa Grant and Refusal rate 2016/2017.

In 2016-17 there were 19,534 Parent Visas lodged.
In 2016-17, there were 571 Parent Visas refused.
2.92% of that years lodgments.

Parent Visa Grant and Refusal rate 2015/2016.

In 2015-16 there were 16,131 Parent … Read the rest

Partner Visa Grant and Refusal rate 2014-2017

Partner Visa Grant and Refusal rate 2014/2015 to 2016/2017.

Partner Visa Grant and Refusal rate 2016/2017.

In 2016-17 there were 56,333 Partner Visas lodged.
In 2016-17 there were 5,799 Partner Visas refused.
10.29% of that years lodgments.

Partner Visa Grant and Refusal rate 2015/2016.

In 2015-16 there were 52,177 Partner … Read the rest

Australian Population increased by 395,100 in 12 Months

Annual Increase in Australian Population: 395,100.

As at 30th September 2018, the Australian Population had reached 25.1 million.

According to the ABS, the Australian Population increased by 395,100 during the 12 months ending September 2018. This is a 1.6% increase over the year.

Net Overseas Immigration accounted for the majority … Read the rest

Partner Visa Processing Times February 2019

Partner Visa Processing Times February 2019.

The Australian Immigration Department released the Visa processing times for February 2019, on the 18th March 2019.

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

Partner Visa Subclass 801 Grant Processing Times 2015 to 2018

Partner Visa Subclass 801 Grant processing times 2015 to 2019.

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, and the higher being the number of months taken for 90% of … Read the rest

Australian Citizenship Residence Requirements

Australian Citizenship Residence Requirements.

Migrants to Australia can generally apply for Australian Citizenship after being lawfully resident in Australia for FOUR years, this includes Visitor visas etc., but with at least ONE of those years as a permanent Resident visa holder.

There are however various requirements that must be met.… Read the rest

British Birth Certificate Original or Certified Copy

Is an Original British Birth Certificate a Certified Copy?

Many requirements for a Birth Certificate, from Australian Government departments etc., require the Original, and that can sometimes confuse some people, when they hold a UK Birth Certificate.

Every UK Birth Certificate is either a Certified Copy, or an Extract, from … Read the rest

New Migrants to Australia By Country 2007 v 2017

Migration to Australia by Country 2007, 2017.

In the 10 Years between 2007 and 2017, the origins of the new Migrant intake into Australia has changed dramatically, with:

79.50% more Chinese migrating to Australia in 2017 (50,170) compared to 2007 (27,880).

33.33% more Indians migrating to Australia in 2017 (49,440) … Read the rest

Partner Visa Grants, Refusals and Pipeline 2015-2018

Australian Partner Statistics 2014/15 to 2017/18.

According to reports issued by the Department of Home Affairs these are the figures for Family Visa Grants, Refusals and applications still in the pipeline during the years 2014/15 to 2017/18

Family stream Visa Applications.

91,530 Family stream applications in 2014–15.
69,305 Family stream … Read the rest

801 Partner Visa Processing time as at January 2019

Subclass 801 Visa Processing time as at January 2019.

This is the official Processing time from the 801 application eligibility date.

How long will processing take?
 – 21 months to 26 months

This range is based on the Global processing times which are updated monthly.
The estimate may change during Read the rest