Family Visas
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Australian Partner Visas and the Effects of COVID-19 “Coronavirus” - FAQS
As of 20 March 2020, travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Australia. There are some exemptions for some people to travel, as listed below. Exemptions apply to: • Australian …
Partner and Parent Sponsorship changes UPDATE
What does this mean for new visa applications? If you apply for one of the affected visas once the new requirement has been introduced, your sponsor will need to first be approved by the Department of …
New Australian Parent Visa: Five-year Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870) Available 2019
Children of Parents wanting to sponsor their parents will need to apply for Sponsorship Approval to sponsor a parent visa from 17 April 2019. Who Can Apply For The 5 Year Parent Visa? To be eligible …
Partner Visa Sponsorship 2021: Changes Affecting Processing Times & Offshore Partner Visa Applications
What is the current process to apply for a Partner Visa? If you and your partner meet the eligibility requirements for a Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) Visa or Partner (subclass 309 & 100) …
Delayed benefits for new Australia Permanent Residents and Assurance of Support bonds to increase to THREE years!
Key terms: Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook report – MYEFO – Social Welfare Benefits – Australia Permanent Resident – Family Tax Benefit – Paid Parental Leave – Carers Allowance – Assurance of …
Changes for the Australia Partner Visa Application! Separate Sponsorship application and possibly more!
How will you be affected if a separate Sponsor application is required? DIBP has not released any details therefore we do not know if a sponsor needs to be approved before the visa application can be …
Crackdown on Partner Visa Applications – Australia Immigration Department gets tough!
Submitting a visa application is the first step in obtaining temporary or permanent residence in Australia. While most visa applications are finalised in 6-12 months, some visa applications such as …
Partner Visa Application Fees Increasing on 1 January 2015
The price of assisting your fiancé, de facto or married partner to obtain an Australian residence visa is getting costlier. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has announced an …Australian Partner visas are hugely popular in the Christmas season! Why? Which Partner visa is best?
Why are Partner Visas Number one for Christmas? Every year I notice that in the weeks leading up to Christmas there is a dramatic rise in the number of visa enquiries about Partner Visas. There may be …
Ceased visa classes Reopened - Parent, Remaining Relative, Aged Dependent Relative & Carer visas
Ceased visa classes Reopened - Parent, Remaining Relative, Aged Dependent Relative & Carer visas Visa Classes Now Open Senator Hanson-Young’s disallowance motion against theMigration …