When to do the Second Stage Partner Visa Application

When can you do the Second Stage Partner Visa Application?

You can apply for the Second Stage Partner Visa (801 or 100) at about 24 months after the first stage (820 or 309) was applied for. Note: That is 24 months after it was applied for, not after it was Read the rest

Mortgage on a Temporary Partner Visa 820

Can you get a Mortgage while on a subclass 820 Visa?.

Can you get a Home Loan on a Temporary Partner Visa 820?.

You are in Australia, with your Australian partner, and it is time to get a Mortgage to buy the new home, but can your income be taken … Read the rest

Partner Visa for Australia 820 and 309

Onshore Partner Visa 820 and Offshore Partner Visa 309.

There are two types of Partner visas for Australia, the Onshore applications  (subclasses 820 and 801) and the Offshore applications (subclasses 309 and 100). They both allow the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New … Read the rest

Business and Skilled Migration Program Queensland Closed

Is the Business and Skilled Migration Program Queensland now closed?.

Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) is the state nominating body for the Queensland Government, and a business unit of Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ).

In partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, BSMQ nominates successful skilled and businesses applicants … Read the rest

What is a Spouse in Australia

What is the Definition of a Spouse in Australia?.

The term ‘Spouse’ pops up in some legal forms, especially regarding Partner Visas for Australia, and confusion sometimes arises on what the word “Spouse” actually means.

Some countries, primarily those that have learnt English using the American way, define a Spouse … Read the rest

Partner Visa Grants in 2017-18, with Pipeline Figures

Australian Partner Visa Grants in 2017-18.

The following figures are from page 16 of the “Australian Immigration 2017–18 Migration Program Report”

The 2017-18 outcome in the Partner category was 39,799 places.
Consisting of 36,767 Partner and 3,032 Prospective Marriage visas.

There were 79,027 visa applicants in the pipeline at 30 … Read the rest

How Fast is an Australian Partner Visa Processed ?

How long does it take for an Australian Partner Visa to be processed?.

That is a common thought by the thousands of people who apply for a Partner Visa in Australia.  (Yes, Thousands, see bottom of page:)

I hear people asking why these visas can’t be done in order of … Read the rest

From International Student to Permanent Resident in Australia

Change from Student Visa to Permanent Visa in Australia.

After successfully completing a course of study at an Australian Education Institution, it is often possible to apply for a temporary Visa to stay in Australia and gain some working experience to enable you to apply for a Permanent Skilled Visa … Read the rest

190 Skilled Nominated visa

Skilled Nominated Visa (Points-tested) stream subclass 190.

The Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190) allows nominated skilled workers to live and work in Australia as permanent residents.

It is a points tested visa, and you must have an occupation on the relevant skilled list, with a suitable skills assessment for your … Read the rest

How Long does it take to get a Resident Return Visa

How Long does it take to get a Resident Return Visa (RRV)?.

Applications that meet the residence requirements will normally be processed within 5 working days from lodgement. Many are done in 2 days.

Those applications that do not meet the residence requirement normally take longer to process, and may … Read the rest