Australian Visa Group, Migration Agent Perth

28/07/2022

We are hiring! Part-time Registered Migration Agent required . Applications now open.

Australian Visa Group provides first class migration advice to clients in Australia and abroad. You will be working under the direct guidance of our senior migration agent who has over 20 years’ experience and consistently receives 5 star reviews. We are experiencing rapid business growth and requ...

14/01/2021

WA State Sponsorship Opening in January 2021.

Make sure you have your EOI submitted as quotas are expected to fill fast!

Senior migration agent with over 17 years' experience. Employer Sponsorsed, Skilled and Family visa specialists. Ph: 1800 875 285

09/01/2021

Are you separated from your partner due to Covid?

To bring your partner to Australia during Covid, you need to be an Australian permanent resident, Australian Citizen or (New Zealand Citizen who is usually resident in Australia). You must have already lived with your partner as a defacto or married couple.

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We can show you how to bring your partner to Australia during Covid. Registered Migration Agent with over 20 years experience.

19/08/2020

State Sponsored 190 and 491 visa programs to reopen in October 2020

The State Sponsored 190 and 491 visa programs are set to reopen after the Federal Budget is handed down on 6 October 2020. At that time, the State and Territory Governments will have received their nomination allocations for the remainder of the 2020 – 2021 financial year.

The number of nominations offered will limited and only given to applicants who possess the critical skills required to maintain the supply of essential goods and services in Australia and to support the delivery of services in sectors critical to Australia’s economic recovery.

Due to the border closures a priority will be given to onshore applicants. Applicants offered 190 or 491 State Sponsorship will need to be working in the following industries:

Medical
Building – critical infrastructure
Telecommunications
Engineering and Mining
Supply chain logistics
Agricultural technology
Food production
Maritime industry
Financial technology
Large scale manufacturing
Film and television production
Emerging technology

Each State and Territory Government will be releasing their own occupation lists and eligibility criteria in the coming months.

Invitations for State Sponsored 190 and 491 visas will only be offered to a very limited number of applicants. Onshore applicants are encouraged to explore all other visa options including employer sponsorship, student, family or tourist visas to extend their stay in Australia. At this stage, relying on state sponsorship is not a strong migration plan.

How do I extend my tourist visa?

Under Australian migration law, it is not possible to extend a Visitor visa or ETA. You must apply for a new visa before your current visa expires. In most cases, if you can support yourself, you can apply to remain in Australia as a Visitor (tourist stream).

If your tourist visa is expiring, you are unable to return home because of entry restrictions and you can’t meet the requirements for another visa, you may be eligible for the COVID-19 Pandemic event visa. You’ll need to demonstrate why you can’t meet the requirements for another visa, including a Visitor visa. This could include a statement and evidence that you do not have access to sufficient funds to be able to pay another visa application charge (VAC).

What is the Covid-19 Pandemic Event 408 Visa?

The Covid-19 Pandemic Event visa is a temporary visa allowing a maximum stay of 12 months. There is no application fee and it is only available to onshore applicants.

You must have no other visa options and are unable to depart Australia due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and you wish to continue your current employer in critical sectors including agriculture, food processing, health care, aged care, disability care and child care and no Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident can be found to fill the position.

Medical Professionals who are making employment arrangements in the health care sector can also apply for this visa.

You may also qualify for this visa is you cannot return to your home country and you have no other visa options. Applicants under this category will not receive work rights.

27/07/2020

Prospective applicants will be pleased to see movement and activity in the Australia’s skilled migration program, with the May and June 2020 invitation rounds released. Whilst there is a temporary freeze on 190 and 491 nominations, there is some activity in the independent and family sponsored streams.

Invitations issued on 11 June 2020

170 invitations were issued for 189 visas in June 2020.
30 invitations were issued for Family Sponsored 491 visas.

The minimum point scores required for 189 invitations were 85 points and Family Sponsored 491, 70 points.

Prospective applicants will be pleased to see movement and activity in the Australia’s skilled migration program with the June and May 2020 invitation rounds released.

24/07/2020

International Students set to return in January 2021

International students may now apply for courses commencing in 2021. Applicants need to be mindful that the situation is fluid and subject to change. Read more ...

Australia’s International Borders to Open from January 2021. Student Visa holders allowed back to Australia and other visa changes.

13/07/2020

State Sponsored Visas are currently on a temporary freeze. DHA provided a recent update on the future of Australia's Migration Program.

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When will State Sponsored Migration Reopen? DHA provides information on Covid-19 and the future of Australia's migration program.

09/07/2020

Need help obtaining a Travel Ban Exemption to Australia?

This article outlines who can apply, the evidence to submit in your travel ban exemption application and where to go for help.

Australia's travel ban exemption explained. Find out if you qualify, how to apply for a travel ban exemption and how to get help.

02/07/2020

State Governments are currently unable to nominate applicants for 491 or 190 sponsorship.

Yesterday, the Migration Institute of Australia informed members that the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) had advised the State and Territory Governments they would not be receiving nomination allocations for 491 and 190 visas on 1 July 2020. This means the State and Territory Governments have no ability to nominate any new applicants. The DHA may make further announcements to the State and Territory Governments about nomination allocations ahead of the 2020-21 Budget being handed down on 6 October 2020.

Applicants are still able to lodge an Expression of Interest for a 491 or 190 and they will be held in the pool for two years.

We hope to receive a formal announcement from DHA and encourage all applicants to start reviewing their alternative visa options.

14/04/2020

Changes have been announced regarding existing 457 and 482 visa holders due to coronavirus. If you need assistance please contact our office on 1800 875 285
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On 4 April 2020, the Acting Minister for Immigration, Alan Tudge issued a media release regarding 482 / 457 visa changes due to Coronavirus.

26/04/2019

Visa application fees to increase by 5.4% from 1 July 2019

This will apply to all visa subclasses except the Tourist 600.

This is a significant increase, a Partner visa will increase by $384.64 and an application for a Permanent Employer Sponsored visa will increase by $202.77

Those with dependents will face even higher increases in the total application costs. A reminder to all potential applicants, if you qualify, lodge before July 2019.

23/04/2019

From 1 July 2019, a new Temporary Parent visa will become available. Visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years at a time.

Application Fees:
AUD$5,000 for a visa of up to 3 years; or
AUD$10,000 for a visa of up to 5 years.

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A new Temporary Parent Visa will allow parents to stay in Australia for 3 or 5 years. With a maximum stay period of 10 years.

21/04/2019

Results for the Migration WA invitation round, March 2019

A strong focus remains on Graduate Skilled Migration, with 78 invitations issued for 190 and 489 applications compared to just 9 in the General Stream. In the financial year to date, a total of 775 invitations have been issued under the Graduate Skilled Migration compared to 111 in the General Stream.

A minimum point scores required:

65 points for a 190 visa
75 points for a 489 visa

Minimum application requirements include completion of a Bachelor’s degree at a WA university, 5 points for work experience and proficient English.

Competition for Accountants (General) 221111, remains high with a minimum point score of 90, completion of Phd/Masters and Superior English. Invitations to Accountants were issued for 489 visas only.

The next round of invitations will be issued on 16 May 2019.

20/04/2019

30 new occupations added to the Skilled Occupations Lists.

On 11 March 2019, the skilled occupation lists were updated. If your occupation previously was restricted to the Short Term List or wasn’t listed on any list, then it’s worth having another look as your visa options may have changed.

Thirty (30) new occupations available to all visa subclasses. List of occupations and changes that apply to STSOL, MTSOL and Regional Lists.

19/04/2019

Childcare workers, hospitality supervisors and disability wokers are just some of the occupations that will be available for employer sponsorship in the Goldfields area.

The Goldfields Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) allows employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers in 72 occupations across a range of industries.

The DAMA is an employer sponsored visa program and individual applicants cannot apply without employer sponsorship. Find an employer first and then Australian Visa Group can manage the sponsorship and visa application process. Applications will be open from July 2019.

Goldfields Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) approved March 2019 allows employers to sponsor a range of occupations.

18/04/2019

South Australian Family Sponsorship Options

Recent changes to South Australian sponsorship through Chain Migration has removed the requirement for the visa applicant to hold a Bachelor Degree. This opens up the opportunity for trades and other occupations.

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South Australian sponsorship through Chain Migration has removed the requirement for the visa applicant to hold a Bachelor Degree .

17/04/2019

Want to stay in Australia longer? From 1 July 2019, applicants who hold a second Working Holiday Visa 417 or 462, can apply for a third year Working Holiday Visa, if they complete another SIX (6) months regional work.

Requirements:

Complete all 6 months specified regional work whilst holding a second 417 or 462 visa and the six months work must start on or after 1 July 2019.

Details of how to apply will become available on the DHA website from 1 July 2019. At Australian Visa Group we can assist you with Family, Partner, Skilled and Employer Sponsored migration. We do not manage Working Holiday Visa applications and we do not obtain or assess applications for specified regional work. However, we thought you might like to know about the introduction of a third year Working Holiday Visa.

Third year working holiday visa for 417 and 462 visa holders who complete 6 months specified regional work.

21/02/2019

South Australian State Nomination
Occupations List Update

From 11 February 2019, the following changes will take effect for occupations and requirements for South Australian State Nomination 190 and 489. Read more ..

From 11 February 2019, the following changes will take effect for occupations and requirements for South Australian State Nomination.

21/02/2019

Vetassess Update
General Professions

From 14 February 2019, when lodging a Vetassess Skill Assessment applicants will be required to provide exact employment dates (dd/mm/yyyy). Prior to this change a Vetassess Skill Assessment used only month and year to calculate the employment dates.

Vetasses will continue to retrieve these dates from official documents only. So it is essential that employment references and statement of services from employers provide the exact start and end dates of employment.

Learn more ...
https://visagroup.com.au/vetassess-skill-assessment-update/

20/01/2019

Invitations for 190 and 489 WA Graduate State Sponsorship were issued on Friday 18 January 2019. Ranking process and required point score update.

WA Graduate State Sponsorship. January 2019 Invitation Round update. Point score requirements and ranking process.

17/01/2019

Looking for NSW State Sponsorship for a 190 visa?

Current occupation lists, options to increase your point score and eligibility for a family nominated 489 Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa. Read more ...

NSW State Sponsorship 190 visa requirements. Eligibility criteria and application process. Australian Visa Group 1800 875 285

24/10/2018

Applicants who do not meet the 2 years' post qualification work experience, required for a 482 visa, may be interested in the 407 Training visa.

Employers may find the 407 Training visa an attractive alternative to the 482 visa. There is no training levy, no labour market testing and no market salary rate. The salary can be based on the relevant Award.

After the government brought in the training levy, which is applicable to the temporary 482 nomination application, some employers are looking at alternative visa options to sponsor overseas workers in Australia. The 407 Training Visa is worth considering.

02/10/2018

Is part-time work on a 482 visa allowed?

A recent addition to the 482 nomination criteria sparked interest that part-time work may be allowed for 482 visa holders. Read more ..

A recent addition to the 482 nomination criteria sparked interest that part-time work may be allowed for 482 visa holders.

30/09/2018

The battle between Australian states and territories for International Students is heating up. Queensland is currently offering QLD State Sponsorship for University Graduates of Masters and Phd courses. Read More ..

Queensland is currently offering QLD State Sponsorship for University Graduates of Masters and Phd courses.

26/09/2018

University Graduates - something to celebrate!

Commencing October 2018, the first round of offers will be released for WA State Sponsorship for University Graduates. For the eligibility criteria and an extensive list of available occupations please follow this link.

WA State Sponsorship for University Graduates. State Nomination requirements, eligible occupations and selection process.

14/09/2018

The rise of the Digital Nomad. Working online whilst holding a tourist visa. Find out more.

Senior migration agent with over 17 years' experience. Review of policy surrounding digital nomads working on a tourist visa 600.

30/08/2018

WA State Sponsorship for Medical Professionals

If you are a medical professional working in Western Australia or with a job offer from a West Australian employer, you may qualify for a Skilled Sponsored (subclass 190) visa or the temporary Skilled Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 489).

A new training levy applies to all permanent employer sponsored nominations including the 190 ENS and 187 RSMS. Your employer may now be unwilling to offer permanent employer sponsorship. In which case, you should look at your other visa options and lodge an Expression of Interest for a 190/489 visa with WA State Sponsorship.

Read more about the criteria here:

Criteria for WA State Sponsorship for Medical Professionals working in Western Australia or with a job offer with a West Australian employer

29/08/2018

Is your employer unwilling to sponsor you for a 482, ENS or RSMS visa due to the new training levy? Read this article to understand why.

Now is the time to look into your other visa options.

A new training levy applies to all 482, 186 ENS and 187 RSMS nominations lodged on or after 12 August 2018. Options and refund provisions.

26/08/2018

457 visa to permanent residency. Senior migration agent with over 17 years' experience. Australian Visa Group: +61 (0)8 9203 5194

24/08/2018

482 Processing Times

Short-term stream 50 - 67 days
Medium-term stream 48 - 57 days
Labour Agreement stream 32 - 54 days
​Sponsorship 48 - 53 days
​Nomination ​ 49 - 54 days
Last updated 22 August 2018 (for month ending 31 July 2018)

482 Processing times vary

What can I do if my 482 application is taking a long time?

It can be very frustrating to wait for DHA to process your 482 application. The processing standards issued by DHA are a guide only and they indicates the average processing time for 75% of cases. You should ensure you have included all relevant information in your application, respond to DHA requests providing any evidence requested as soon as possible. If you submit a status update whilst your application falls within DHA service standards, DHA will ignore your request and you will not receive any response. It is unfortunately, a waiting game and as long as you have submitted an accurate and complete application, you are at the mercy of DHA working through their case load.