This is the official Processing time status from an actual 801 application.
How long will processing take?
– 19 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
The Australian federal government is considering cutting the official migration rate, from about 190,000 down to about 160,000 per year.
The current proposals also include increasing the proportion of higher skilled migrants, and cutting down on those with lower skills.
It … Read the rest
The Skilled Independent Visa subclass 189 (Points-tested) stream is for Points-tested skilled workers, to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident, who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government.
75% of 309 applications finalised in September 2018 took under 13 months.
15% of 309 applications finalised in September 2018 took between 13 and 17 months.
10% of 309 applications … Read the rest
A number of people do apply for a Partner Visa while in Australia on a Visitor visa, but it isn’t an option for everyone.
Many Visitor Visa holders receive a ‘No Further Stay’ condition … Read the rest
That is one of the recent headlines, with statements such as: “The government is considering banning immigrants from settling in Sydney and Melbourne for five years after they arrive in the country”
People are now talking about no … Read the rest
11 September 2018 subclass 189 and 489 Invitation Round
There were 2,490 Invitations issued in the month to 11 September 2018, for subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visas.
There were 10 Invitations issued in the month to 11 September … Read the rest
Until June 2018, Skillselect visa applicants needed a minimum of 60 points for their visa to be granted.
On July 1st 2018, this minimum was increased to 65. However, many applicants need more than this, depending on the occupation, … Read the rest
Sometimes an Australian meets a foreign partner and they wish to move to Australia with a Partner Visa, but the foreign partner is not yet Divorced.
Is it possible to do this?
Yes. It is not normal, but … Read the rest
If you are eligible for PR then it is best to get PR directly.
If you do the Student Visa first, then you are just doing an extra visa application, or two, and … Read the rest
