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Partner Visa 309 Update March 2021

3/3/2021

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For more information or to discuss how Visa Makers can help with your Partner Visa please book a free 15 minute call back with

Andrew EP McAuley from Visa Makers. 
https://calendly.com/visamakersonline/15-minute-phone-call-with-andrew-visa-makers
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Partner Visas Current Wait Time March 2021

3/3/2021

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72,300 Partner Visas to be granted in 2020/2021 year

18/2/2021

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If you would like to discuss your Partner Visa and how Visa Makers can help, please book a free 15 minute call back with Andrew McAuley by clicking the link below:

 
https://calendly.com/visamakersonline/15-minute-phone-call-with-andrew-visa-makers
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485 visa new rules for students in Perth

5/2/2021

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Hi All, 

Great news for students in Perth, well those who have studied in a ‘designated regional area’. 

From the 20th January 2021 eligible students can apply for a second Temporary Graduate Visa (PSW) (subclass 485) for either 1 or 2 years depending on where they studied. 

The purpose of the 485 visa extension is to encourage international students to study in regional Australia on a student visa and to continue living in regional Australia on a temporary graduate visa. 

Immigration have outlined 2 designated regional areas for the purposes of the 485 visa new rules:

1. Designated city or major regional centre (includes places such as Perth metro, Joondalup and Mandurah) - see list of postcodes below

2. Regional centre or other regional area (includes places such as Bunbury) - see list of postcodes below

This is great news for students who need more time to meet the requirements to go from the 485 visa to PR. 

Many students at present struggle to meet the work experience requirements for the employer sponsored visas. (eg TSS 482 - 2 years, ENS 186 - 3 years and Regional 494 - 3 years). 

This will give students more breathing space to be able to meet the requirements to go from the 485 visa to PR.

Sadly for those who studied in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne will miss out on the new TR visa. 

Remember legally the 485 visa extension is not in reality a visa extension but an application for a new visa. 

485 visa new rules - postcodes (for students in Perth)

Designated city or major regional centre

6000 to 6038, 6050 to 6083, 6090 to 6182, 6208 to 6211, 6214 and 6556 to 6558

Regional centre or other regional area

All postcodes in Western Australia not mentioned above. 
Current 485 Visa Processing Time

485 - Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) - Graduate Work = 6 to 9 months wait
485 - Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) Post-Study Work = 4 months wait 

To discuss the 485 visas new rules please call Andrew EP McAuley on 0416 468 333 or email directly on andrew@visamakers.com.au. 

Alternatively book a free 15 min call back by clicking on the link below: 
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Andrew McAuley 
Registered Migration Agent 
MARN: 1278335

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Are you in a De facto Relationship and want to apply for a Partner Visa?

20/1/2021

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For more information about applying for a Partner Visa please email
​Andrew McAuley at andrew@visamakers.com.au.
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Skilled Visa Invites now every 3 months (Jan 2021)

20/1/2021

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Hi everyone, 

I wanted to let you know that Immigration have announced that they will now be issuing invites for Skilled Visas every 3 months (and not monthly as previously). 

This change will continue at least for the current programme year (July 2020 to July 2021). 

This obviously will have a effect on many applicant who are wanting to be invited for particular skilled visas. 

The change will effect mainly the: 
  • Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored stream visas

If you have any questions about skilled points based visas please email me directly on andrew@visamakers.com.au

Andrew EP McAuley
Visa Makers
MARN: 1278335
www.visamakers.com.au

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30% of students visa holders were out of Australia on 10/01/2020

18/1/2021

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Figures from the Federal Department of Education, Skills and Employment show 30 per cent of Australia's 542,106 student visa holders were out of the country on January 10.

Most departures occurred in New South Wales (60,394), Victoria (56,824) and Queensland (23,753).

Close to 100,000 Chinese students have departed, along with 12,740 from India and 4,655 from Vietnam, according to the department's figures.
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What are the Partner Visa Fees in 2021?

12/1/2021

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Want to apply for a Skilled State Visa for Western Australia?

11/1/2021

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If you have a nominated occupation listed on the Graduate occupation list (GOL) below you may be eligible for Western Australian State nomination using one of the following visa subclasses:

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) 
or
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)


Requirements include: 

  • Have an occupation on the Graduate occupation list (see Available list as at 11.01.2021 below)
  • Meeting the Department of Home Affairs' (Home Affairs) requirements for your intended visa subclass
  • Only applicants currently living in Australia are eligible for Western Australian State nomination.
  • You must meet certain English language requirements. This is dependent on your occupation.
  • Gained qualifications from an accredited educational institution in Western Australia. Eg university or higher education qualification or a vocational education and training (VET) qualification at a Certificate III level or above
  • You must have studied at an accredited Western Australian educational institution, full-time and face-to-face, for at least two years.
  • If you studied at a University it should be an Accredited Western Australian university or higher education provider. 
  • If you studied at a Vocational level it should be an accredited Vocational Education and Training (VET) institution. 
  • You must have at least six months Australian work experience in your nominated (or closely related) occupation, or have a six month contract of employment in your nominated (or closely related) occupation in Western Australia.
  • If you live outside of Western Australia, you must have sufficient funds to cover your settlement costs and living expenses for at least three months.

If you have any questions on the WA state requirements please book a free 15 min call back with Andrew EP McAuley. 
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Graduate Occupation List for Western Australia 
(dated: 11th January 2021)

  1. Aeroplane Pilot
  2. Aeronautical Engineer
  3. Agricultural Consultant
  4. Agricultural Engineer
  5. Agricultural Scientist
  6. Agricultural Technician
  7. Anaesthetic Technician
  8. Audiologist
  9. Beef Cattle Farmer
  10. Biomedical Engineer
  11. Biotechnologist
  12. Building Inspector
  13. Café or Restaurant Manager
  14. Chef
  15. Chemical Engineer
  16. Chemist
  17. Civil Engineer
  18. Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  19. Civil Engineering Technician
  20. Clinical Psychologist
  21. Community Worker
  22. Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  23. Conference and Event Organiser
  24. Construction Project Manager
  25. Dairy Cattle Farmer
  26. Dental Specialist
  27. Developer Programmer
  28. Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
  29. Electrical Engineer
  30. Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
  31. Electrical Engineering Technician
  32. Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
  33. Electronics Engineer
  34. Emergency Service Worker
  35. Engineering Manager
  36. Environmental Engineer
  37. Environmental Health Officer
  38. Environmental Manager
  39. Farrier
  40. Finance Manager
  41. Geologist
  42. Geophysicist
  43. Geotechnical Engineer
  44. Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus)/Field Crop Grower (NZ)
  45. Hotel or Motel Manager
  46. Human Resource Manager
  47. Hydrogeologist
  48. ICT Project Manager
  49. ICT Security Specialist
  50. Industrial Engineer
  51. Industrial Pharmacist
  52. Interpreter
  53. Materials Engineer
  54. Meat Inspector
  55. Mechanical Engineer
  56. Medical Administrator
  57. Medical Laboratory Scientist
  58. Medical Radiation Therapist
  59. Medical Technicians (NEC)
  60. Metallurgist
  61. Mine Deputy
  62. Mining Engineer (excluding petroleum)
  63. Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
  64. Mixed Crop Farmer
  65. Mixed Livestock Farmer
  66. Naval Architect
  67. Network Administrator
  68. Network Analyst
  69. Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  70. Operating Theatre Technician
  71. Optometrist
  72. Orthoptist
  73. Orthotist or Prosthetist
  74. Osteopath
  75. Petroleum Engineer
  76. Pharmacy Technician
  77. Podiatrist
  78. Production or Plant Engineer
  79. Project Builder
  80. Psychologists (NEC)
  81. Quantity Surveyor
  82. Rehabilitation Counsellor
  83. Research and Development Manager
  84. Resident Medical Officer
  85. Residential Care Officer
  86. Retail Pharmacist​
  87. Sheep Farmer
  88. Ship's Master
  89. Social Worker
  90. Software Engineer
  91. Structural Engineer
  92. Supply and Distribution Manager
  93. Surveyor
  94. Telecommunications Engineer
  95. Telecommunications Linesworker
  96. Telecommunications Network Engineer
  97. Translator
  98. Transport Engineer
  99. Veterinarian
  100. Veterinary Nurse


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Partner Visas and Family Violence

5/1/2021

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Data from the Australian Institute of Criminology suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has coincided with the onset or escalation of violence and abuse for many women.

Immigration has prepared an FAQ document that includes information on arrangements Immigration has in place to support visa holders and applicants affected by family and domestic violence.

This information is intended to assist visa holders.

Please see attached FAQ document.

If you have any questions about your Partner Visa please email me
directly at 
andrew@visamakers.com.au.

Thank you
Andrew EP McAuley
Visa Makers
MARN: 1278335

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