Australian Permanent Visa Grant Statistics to 2017-18

There were 162,417 Permanent Visa Grants in 2017-18..

The 2017/18 Permanent Visa grants have dropped to 162,417 from the 2016-17 figure of 183,608.

There has also been a 46 per cent increase in visa refusals, while skilled migrant numbers dropped by more than 12,000 (about 10%), and the family stream … Read the rest

Australian Permanent Visa Grant Statistics to 2016-17

Australian Permanent Immigration Statistics Per Year.

Australian Permanent Immigration during 2016-17.

There were 183,608 Permanent Visa Grants in 2016-17

123,567 were for Skilled Visas
47,825 were for Partner Visas
6,218 were for Contributory Parent Visas
1,345 were for Non Contributory Parent Visas
3,400 were for Child Visas
832 were for … Read the rest

Partner Visa Processing Times June 2018

300, 309, 820, 100 and 901 Partner Visa processing times for month ending ​30 June 2018.

300 Prospective Marriage visa (PMV) processing times June 2018.

75 per cent of applications processed in under 18 months
15 per cent of applications processed in between 18 to 23 months
10 per cent … Read the rest

Jobs for Australian Working Holiday Visa Holders

Employment Opportunities for Australian Working Holiday Visa Holders.

Working Holiday Visa holders often have difficulties getting the right type of jobs while on their holiday in Australia, as most employers need regular employees.

A Working Holiday Visa holder (Subclass 417 and 462) can normally only work for an employer for … Read the rest

July 2018 Fee Increase for Prospective Marriage Visa.

Fee Increase for Prospective Marriage Visa on July 2018.

The fee for this visa comes in two parts:

The initial fee for the subclass 300 visa increases to $7,160 on 1st July 2018.

Plus a second fee, on application for the 820 visa increases to $1,195 on 1st July 2018.

Partner Visa Fee Increases July 2018

Increased fee for 820-801 and 309-100 applications:.

The fee for either of these combined Partner visa applications will be increased for applications on or after 1st July 2018.

This fee rises from $7,000 to $7,160 on 1st July 2018

You apply for both the permanent and temporary visas at the … Read the rest