Australian Immigration and COVID The COVID pandemic has undoubtedly shaped Australia’s 2020-21 migration programme. Below, our migration agent Darren Chatt MARN:0211214 outlines some changes we have seen during the COVID pandemic. If you need advice on Australian Immigration and COVID, you can complete our online visa assessment or book a consultation with Darren. Applying onshore is […]
Changes to Australian Partner Visa Government announcements in conjunction with the Federal Budget suggest that Australia’s partner visa program will undergo substantial changes in 2021. Below, we outline upcoming changes to the Australian partner visa and how this may impact future applications. If you need visa advice you can complete our free online assessment or […]
An Australian Parent Visa update, including current timeframes and Coronavirus processing. Speak with a licensed migration agent today! Release of the Federal Budget 2020-21 The Australian Federal Budget was released last month. A notable change is that Parent visa allocations have decreased by 39% to 4,500 for the migration year. With less spaces available the […]
A look at the new English requirement for partner visas. Those applying for a permanent partner visa will be required to prove their English proficiency. Both the applicant and sponsor must provide evidence of functional English, typically by completing a recognised English Test. Alternatively, applicants can provide evidence of reasonable efforts to learn English – […]
What is Australia’s Migration Program? Australia’s Migration Program runs from 1 July to 30 June of each year and is reviewed annually to ensure it is fit for purpose. The size and composition of each program is set as part of Australia’s budget process. The purpose of the program is to “attract highly skilled migrants […]
Australia’s new skills list Australia has released a new skills list; the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). The PMSOL identifies Australia’s current critical skills needs, using data from the National Skills Commission and Commonwealth departments. This list is temporary and may change as Australia’s economy recovers from COVID-19. About the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation […]
If you are applying for a skilled visa this will be much welcomed news – Australia’s state nominations are reopening! States and Territories have received a very small number of allocations under the 491/190 visa programmes. These allocations will cover the period until the Federal Budget is released on 6 October 2020. State Nominations Reopen […]
The partner visa category accounts for around 25% of Australia’s migration program, making it the largest category in the family stream. As with many visa types, partner visa processing times have continued to increase year-on-year. Current Processing Times The Department of Home Affairs publishes visa processing times on their website, updating it monthly to reflect […]
Migration Agents in the UK Are you searching for a Migration Agent to process your Australian visa? You are in luck – there are a few respected and experienced Migration Agents in the UK who offer a variety of visa services. A good Migration Agent will identify the best visa pathway available for you, using […]
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