On 22 August 2018, the Immigration Department released the processing times for Partner Visas that were granted in July 2018.
75% of all the 820 visas granted in July 2018 were … Read the rest
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
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
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
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.
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
Some people who have entered Australia on a Visitor Visa have decided to get married, or enter into a de facto relationship, with an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
They then decide to stay in Australia, and apply for a Partner Visa. This … Read the rest
A number of Student Visa holders in Australia will marry an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident while they are studying in Australia.
Thoughts then turn to applying for a Partner Visa so they can stay in Australia after their Student Visa ends.
The … Read the rest
There are many different types of Visa for working in Australia. The following are details of the more common options, both Temporary and Permanent.
The Work and Holiday (Temporary) visa (subclass 462) Price starts from AUD … Read the rest
These are the official Immigration processing times for Partner Visas finalised in March 2018.
