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Good news from WA State Government (190/491 Visas)

23/5/2022

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​The WA state government have announced positive changes coming to the WA state requirements. (491 and 190 visas).

The changes include allowing people residing overseas to be considered for Western Australia (WA) State nomination.

In addition, the occupation list for the graduate stream will also be expanded to 300 occupations.

For more information please contact Andrew McAuley from Visa Makers by clicking on the link below. (MARN: 1278335)

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TSS 482 Short term to PR visa.jpg

5/4/2022

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Short Term TSS 482 visa changes - March 2022
Well good news has arrived for those holding a Temporary Skills Shortage (482) in the short term stream.

Immigration announced on the 24th March 2022 a pathway to permanent residency for those holding a TSS 482 in the short term stream.

Popular occupations that are listed on the Short‑term Skilled Occupation List for the TSS 482 include cooks, restaurant managers, customer service managers, recruitment consultants, marketing specialists, primary school teachers, hairdressers, dental technicians and community workers.

However, as with everything Immigration related it is not as simple as first thought.

The catch is that you must have been in Australia for at least 12 months between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021. In addition, in most cases you need to have held this visa (TSS 482) for 3 years during the 4 year period before the (Permanent Nomination) application is made.

Access to permanent residency would come through the translational streams of the ENS 186 or the RSMS 187 visas at present.

All other employer and applicant requirements would also need to be met.

If you have any questions about this change please complete our contact us form through the link below and we will be in touch.

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Andrew EP McAuley
Visa Makers
MARN: 1278335
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West Australian State Nominations On-hold

28/2/2022

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West Australian State Nominations On-hold

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For those of you thinking of applying for a "491 190" please note that the West Australian state government has met their quota places for the state Nom Program for 2021-2022. the program year goes from July to July. they are still continuing to process applications, however, any applications which meet the requirement to approve will be placed on hold. applicants who meet the requirements to be approved will be contacted via email.

Mark McGowan Premier of Western Australia actually wrote to the commonwealth government asking for 5000 extra places for the 491 190 back in Aug 2021. they are still waiting for this approval of the additional places. Until then applications will be placed on hold.

If you require any further information please contact
Andrew McCauley (MARA 1278335)
andrew@visamakers.com.au.
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Good News - Students Can Now Work Unlimited Hours

20/1/2022

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​Good News - Students Can Now Work Unlimited Hours

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Good News for student visa holders today.
 
Immigration has announced a temporary relaxation of working hours for student visa holders, this is due to workforce shortages.
 
It takes effect immediately and with it international students can now work before their course starts and work more than 40hrs a fortnight.
 
This applies to any sector of the economy and includes secondary applicants. Please remember that this is just a temporary measure and will be reviewed again by Immigration in April 2022.
 
Also note that students must still maintain their course enrolment, ensure satisfactory course attendance and ensure satisfactory course progress.
 
Click here for DHA Reference.
 
If you would like more information regarding these changes or any other visa related questions, please contact Andrew McAuley (MARN: 1278335) at

andrew@visamakers.com.au
Mobile: 0416 468 333
 
or complete the form below
 
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Immigration now providing processing times for 25% and 50% of visa processed

17/12/2021

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Immigration now providing processing times for 25% and 50% of visa processed

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Heads up and good news I suppose in that Immigration have just started published wait times for 25% and 50% of visas processed. Previously they only published wait times for 75% and 90% of applications. As such everyone should have more of an idea where their application sits in the queue.

Hope this helps

Andrew EP McAuley
Visa Makers
MARN: 1278335

To contact us about your visa please click the link below: CONTACT US FORM
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Looking at buying a house and still hold a visa?

25/11/2021

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Looking at buying a house and still hold a visa?

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Shout out to Keating Finance. They can help you navigate the entire lending process when buying a home or business in Australia by educating and supporting you at every stage whilst managing the whole process from beginning to end freeing up your time to focus on other important matters in their life.

Most importantly though they can ensure they have the most competitive loan options available.

For more information contact Chris Keating - Director on the details below:M: 0404 493 150
A: 8/696 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley WA 6050
E:  chris@keatingfinance.com.au
W: www.keatingfinance.com.au
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Breaking News - Immigration add 'English Language Ability' button to Partner Visa Applications

15/11/2021

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Breaking News - Immigration add 'English Language Ability' button to Partner Visa Applications

We were made aware over the weekend that Immigration have added an 'English Language Ability' attachment button to Partner Visa Applications.

This could mean that the much discussed English Language changes could be coming soon for Partner Visa applicants.

It must be noted that the legislation has not been amended as yet so this has not been implemented as yet.

Functional English

Our opinion is that Immigration will require the level of 'Functional English'. There are a wide variety of ways of meeting the functional English level. For example, having a passport and citizenship from the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ and Canada, scoring an average of 4.5 in IELTS, studying in English at a variety of levels. See link for more ways: Functional English.

AMEP

We are also of the opinion that if applicants cannot meet the Functional English level then they may be able to meet the requirements by studying English classes with AMEP.
There could also be the possibility of paying a second visa application charge for those who cannot meet any of the above.

We are also under the opinion that the changes will only affect those applicants who are at the second stage of the their partner visa application. ie those applying for 2nd stage permanent processing. That is it would be a requirement to obtain the permanent visa. (ie 801 or 100 subclasses).

If you require assistance with your visa application please contact me directly on andrew@visamakers.com.au or complete a contact form in this link.

Andrew EP McAuley
Visa Makers
MARN: 1278335
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Good news for Parents wanting to come to Australia?

19/10/2021

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Good news for Parents wanting to come to Australia?

Immigration last week have added 'Parent of an adult Australian' to the Immediate Family member definition.

So what does this mean?

Before you start booking flights for your parents it is worth noting that until 1st November we are not clear on how this will work in reality.

At present you can travel to Australia if you are an immediate family member of an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident (permanent visa holder) and a New Zealand citizen who is usually resident in Australia.

You are only considered to be an immediate family member if you are:
  • a spouse
  • a de facto partner
  • a dependent child
  • a legal guardian
  • a parent of an adult Australian (available from 1 November 2021).

The first things to say is that parents will still require a visa to enter. Not such an easy task depending where they live in the world. Also the federal government (DHA) issue the visas and decide on who will be granted one, not the particular states. (hello NSW)

Parents will also require an approved exemption in addition to the visa. They must apply for a travel exemption if they do not hold a visa, hold a temporary visa, other than a temporary Partner (subclass 820 or 309) visa or a temporary Child (subclass 445) visa or hold a Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa. 

So overall last week can be seen as good news for parents overseas wanting to come and visit. However, best to wait until 1st November before telling your folks about it....

If you require any further information about Parent or other visa subclasses.
Please contact Andrew on andrew@visamakers.com.au

Andrew EP Mcauley
MARN: 1278335
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Partner Visa Refusal Factsheet from the AAT

30/9/2021

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Partner Visa Refusal Factsheet from the AAT

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If the worst happens and your Partner Visa is refused by Immigration many couples go on to seek review to the AAT. The AAT have produced a factsheet based on Partner Visa refusals I thought may be of use.

Please follow this link to view the factsheet: https://www.aat.gov.au/AAT/media/AAT/Files/MRD%20documents/Factsheets/FS05-Partner-Visas.pdf

If you have any questions on Partner Visas or any other visa please contact me directly on andrew@visamakers.com.au or complete the contact us form in this link: https://visamakers.mmportal.cloud/assessment/enquiry/general-enquiry#nav-top

Andrew McAuley
Visa Makers (Perth)
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Good News (at last) for offshore Prospective Marriage 300 visa holders

19/8/2021

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Good News (at last) for offshore Prospective Marriage 300 visa holders

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The Australian Border Force have announced today that they may now grant an individual travel exemption to offshore visa holders if you are:

A Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa holder in the following circumstances:
  • where the subclass 300 visa has been granted; and
  • the subclass 300 visa application was lodged at least 12 months before submitting a travel exemption request.

This means if you applied for a subclass 300 visa on or before 18 August 2020, and you have now been granted your subclass 300 visa; you are eligible for an inwards travel exemption on 18 August 2021.

Great news for all those Prospective Marriage holders offshore as they can now enter Australia. Go book those flights!!

If you have a question about a Prospective Marriage 300 visa or any other visa please email me directly on andrew@visamakers.com.au

Andrew EP McAuley
Visa Makers
visamakers.com.au
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