Partner visa applications Lodged in Pretoria 2018-19

Partner visa applications Pretoria, South Africa.

During the period between 1 January 2018 and 11 June 2019, there were 858 Partner Visa Applications lodged for processing in Pretoria.

During that same time period, the Pretoria office granted 527 Partner visa applications.

The average processing time was 378 days.

Between 1 … Read the rest

Registered Relationship Issues in Australia

How Does a Registered Relationship affect Partners?.

Some couples who live together in Australia, but who choose not to get married, might Register their relationship with their local State Government.  This is common with some couples who are applying for a Partner Visa for one of them to stay permanently … Read the rest

Relationship Period for De Facto Relationship

How Long is the Relationship Period for a De Facto Relationship?.

The recognised Relationship Period for a De Facto Relationship might vary depending on the Government body that is assessing your relationship.

This can be from the date you moved in together, or one or even two years from that … Read the rest

Cost of Registered Relationships in Australia

Cost to Register a Relationship in Australia.

The cost to register a relationship varies in each Australian State, as these fees are set by State Governments.

Cost to register a relationship in New South Wales.

It currently costs $223 to register a Relationship in New South Wales.  This fee includes … Read the rest

QLD reopens nominations for 190 and 491 visas

Nominations for 190 and 491 Visa re-opened in Queensland.

The Queensland State Nomination Skilled Program is OPEN again from 25 November 2019 for:

  • Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190)
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

You must submit a BRAND NEW EOI from 25 November 2019.

EOIs submitted or … Read the rest

Working Rights from WHV to Partner Visa

Getting Longer Working Rights on WHV when applying for Partner Visa.

If you hold a Working Holiday (subclass 417) or Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa, you are normally limited to a maximum period of 6 months’ work with any one employer. If you work longer than 6 months without … Read the rest

Partner Visa Processing Times in October 2019

Partner Visa Processing Times in October 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 a PR Visa be Cancelled after Grant?

Can a Permanent Resident Visa be Cancelled after being Granted?.

It is commonly thought that once you have got the Permanent Resident Visa, you are able to remain a Permanent Resident with no further issues.

However, for some people, that may not apply.  PR can be cancelled in some circumstances, … 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