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Wikang Ingles na pagsusulit para sa Partner Visa? Australian Immigration Update.

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Pinagmulan: www.sbs.com.au, Miyerkules 07, Oktubre 2020 Balita: Ang pamahalaan ay gumawa ng mga pangunahing pahayag tungkol sa Australian Immigration Program. Mga Tampok: Pinanatili ang 160,000 na lugar para sa 2020-21Higit na bibigyang-diin at 'mas matalas na pokus' ang pampamilyang visa (family stream visas). Itinaas din ang level nang mga lugar mula sa 47,732 hanggang 77,300 (one-off basis)Binigyang prayoridad ang sa-pampang na aplikante (onshore applicants) at aplikante para sa kabiyak na visa (partner visa applicants)Paglalaan ng triple para sa Global Talent Independent ProgramPagpapakilala ng wikang Ingles na kinakailangan para sa mga kabiyak na visa (partner visa) at sponsor para sa permanenteng residente (permanent resident...

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English Language Test for Partner Visas? Australian Immigration News.

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Source: www.sbs.com.au, Wednesday 07, October 2020 News: Government makes major announcements regarding Australian Immigration Program. Australian Immigration News. Highlights: Maintain 160,000 places for 2020-21Greater emphasis and ‘sharper focus’ on family stream visas. Level raised from 47,732 to 77,300 places (one-off basis)Priority given to onshore applicants and partner visa applicantsTriple allocation for Global Talent Independent ProgramIntroduction of English language requirement for partner visas and permanent resident sponsorsMay mean cuts to places in the Parent Category but adds c4,000 child visas. 50% of program will be family stream. Skilled stream: Priority to Employer-Sponsored, Global Talent, Business Innovation and Investment Program visas within the Skilled Stream. Fastest method to...

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Legislative changes to Subclass 189 and 190 and 491 Visa (Nov. 2019).

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Subclass 189 and 190 visa – TEN POINTS for being SINGLE! Australian Immigration Legislation has new criteria for the point test. This relates to the Skilled Independent/Nominated Visa (Subclass 189 and 190 and 491 Visas). Changes are effective from November 2019. Summary of Key Changes 10 points for applicants who do not have a spouse or de facto partner (single). The points also apply if you have a spouse or de facto partner who is an Australian citizen or a Permanent resident; 10 points for applicants with a skilled spouse or de facto partner. They must meet the skill requirements and...

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Subclass 491 Visa – New Regional Visa

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Free Information - Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Legislation has not yet been formally introduced for the new subclass 491 visa but is expected to happen after the 16, November 2019. This being said, talk around town about this Regional Visa, has already begun. Read more… The subclass 491 Visa (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) will replace the subclass 489 (Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa – first provisional stream and will enable Applicants (eligible skilled workers) and their families to live, work and study in designated regional areas of Australia. Period of Eligibility The subclass 491 visa has a period of 5-years but after...

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Australian Visa Application Mistakes – Top 5

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Australian Visa Application Mistakes - what are they? Australian Visa mistakes can be avoided if an applicant can meet the prescribed eligibility criteria for the relevant subclass and submit a valid and correct Visa application. This should be done in accordance with Australia's immigration laws, policies and procedures. Avoiding any Australian visa application mistakes is extremely crucial. Invalid applications cannot be considered and will be returned by the Department of Home Affairs to the applicant (or representative), even if that person would otherwise meet the required criteria. Submission of incorrect Visa applications can waste thousands in preparation costs, extend wait times by...

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Is your Visa being cancelled? What can you do?

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Visa Cancellation - Know What You Can Do Today. The Department of Home Affairs’ Annual Report 2017-2018 revealed that 57,440 Visas were cancelled during the prior financial year, of which 900 were on character grounds. To be clear, the cancellation of a Visa is a very serious matter. If a Visa is cancelled, a person becomes an 'unlawful non-citizen’ and may be placed into immigration detention. He or she may be forced to leave Australia and prevented from re-entering for a specified period of time, or indefinitely. This can have a devastating effect on the Visa holder and the family and friends...

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Business Innovation and Investment Visa – why using an immigration lawyer makes sense

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Business Innovation and Investment Visa - Use An Expert! Business Innovation and Investment Visas are complex areas of Australian Immigration Legislation. It is important to get expert advice. Australia’s immigration legislation provides opportunities for eligible business-minded people to visit or reside in Australia. Different streams under the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (subclass 188) allow Visa holders to live in Australia for up to four years, with potential extensions and permanent residency available for some Visa types, based on eligibility. Overseas entrepreneurs or investors may be interested in the: Business Innovation stream;Investor stream;Significant Investor stream;Premium Investor stream; orEntrepreneur stream. These types of...

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What can you do if your visa application is refused?

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Having a visa application refused can be extremely disappointing. After spending considerable time completing forms, gathering documents and having paid the relevant fee - which is generally only refundable in limited circumstances - receiving a visa refusal can be a serious set-back. Visa applications in Australia are processed and considered by the Department of Home Affairs. A decision to issue a visa refusal may be made for a number of reasons including (but not limited to): applying for the wrong visa type (surprisingly common so get legal assistance and good advice); failing to meet the conditions required of a previous or existing visa; failing...

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The meaning of “good character” in your visa application

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To be granted temporary or permanent entry to Australia, whether you are the main applicant or an additional applicant on a visa application, you will need to pass the character test set out in the Migration Act 1958 (Cth). The character requirement forms part of the Public Interest Criterion (PIC) conditions which must be fulfilled prior to being granted entry. All visa applicants must demonstrate that they are of good character. The need for good character reflects ongoing national security concerns and aims to protect all citizens and residents of Australia. Applicants who fail the character test may have their visa refused...

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Innovation and Investment visas – Business

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The Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) forms part of the Business Innovation and Investment Program, introduced to attract entrepreneurs and investors to Australia. If you have business skills, sufficient assets, and wish to establish and operate a business in Australia, or are willing to invest in complying investments, you may be eligible for the grant of a visa. This may allow you to live in Australia for up to four years. Additionally, extensions and permanent residency may also be available in some circumstances. The Business Innovation and Investment subclass visa has five streams. However, unlike many other visas allowing...

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