Friday 30 September 2016
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Tuesday 27 September 2016
Immigration News - Announcement of New Temporary Visa for Parents of Australians!
In a welcome statement, the Australian Government has announced plans to introduce a new 5 year temporary visa for parents of Australian Citizens sometime in 2017.
The specifics of this new visa are yet to be finally determined, however the implementation of any additional visa options for parents of Australians is a step in the right direction. The current visa framework only provides for very limited long term visas for parents of Australians, with applicants having to choose between visas that can take 30+ years to be processed, or pay thousands in Visa Application charges associated to Contributory Parent visas (see here for a summary of Parent visas to Australia).
What Does This Mean Long Term?
What remains to be seen is just how flexible this new visa will be. For instance, for applicants who traditionally find it difficult to obtain short term tourist visas to enter Australia, this new visa may open up a pathway for them to enter Australia, and if above the age of 65, apply to continue their stay through what we have coined the 'Parent Visa Loophole' saving thousands and avoiding the need to apply for a Contributory Parent visa.
Similarly, the new visa may be able to be used by applicants who are not yet 65 years of age, to enter the country and wait until their 65th birthday before applying through the Parent Visa Loophole for a permanent stay in the country.
Unfortunately at this stage we are purely speculating. What will be critical are the conditions that can or must be imposed on these new parent visas, especially if the dreaded 'No Further Stay' condition will be a mandatory condition, essentially negating the ability to apply for another visa from inside the country.
In saying all this, at least there is now hope of more flexible arrangements as the Australian Government has started to recognize the benefits of allowing ageing migrants to be with their families in Australia!
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Originally Published here: Immigration News - Announcement of New Temporary Visa for Parents of Australians!
Monday 19 September 2016
Immigration Changes - New Short Term Visas to be Introduced
From the 19 November 2016 changes to the Temporary Activity Visa Framework will come into effect closing certain visas from future applications and the introduction of new subclasses as replacements.
Visas Closed from 19 November 2016
Visas Introduced from 19 November 2016
Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa
A temporary visa to allow short term, highly specialized non-going work.
Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) visa
A temporary visa for people wishing to come to Australia as part of a bilateral agreement, to represent a foreign government or to teach a foreign language in an Australian school, to undertake full-time domestic work for a diplomat, as a person with statutory privileges and immunities, to participate in the Seasonal Worker Programme.
Subclass 407 Training visa
A temporary visa to allow individuals to undertake occupational training or participate in classroom based professional development activities.
Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa
This visa is for individuals looking to come to Australia for any of the following reasons:
For more information see here.
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Visas Closed from 19 November 2016
- Subclass 401 Temporary Work (Long Stay Activity) visa
- Subclass 402 Training and Research visa
- Subclass 416 Special Program visa
- Subclass 420 Temporary Work (Entertainment) visa
- Subclass 488 Superyacht Crew visa
Visas Introduced from 19 November 2016
Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa
A temporary visa to allow short term, highly specialized non-going work.
Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) visa
A temporary visa for people wishing to come to Australia as part of a bilateral agreement, to represent a foreign government or to teach a foreign language in an Australian school, to undertake full-time domestic work for a diplomat, as a person with statutory privileges and immunities, to participate in the Seasonal Worker Programme.
Subclass 407 Training visa
A temporary visa to allow individuals to undertake occupational training or participate in classroom based professional development activities.
Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa
This visa is for individuals looking to come to Australia for any of the following reasons:
- work in the entertainment industry
- participate in a non-ongoing cultural or social activities at the invitation of an Australian organisation
- observe or participate as an academic in a research project
- undertake full-time religious work
- participate in a special programme to enhance international relations and cultural exchange
- participate in high-level sports (including training)
- work in a skilled position under a staff exchange arrangement
- participate in an Australian government endorsed event
- work as a superyacht crew member
- undertake full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives
For more information see here.
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Originally Published here: Immigration Changes - New Short Term Visas to be Introduced
Tuesday 13 September 2016
Immigration News - Changes to Skilled Visa Points Test & A New Entrepreneur Visa
The Australian Government recently announced changes to the Skilled Migration scheme which now allows international graduates in certain fields to gain an additional 5 points towards their points test score. Importantly, students of Australian institutions will be able to get these five extra points by completing Doctoral or Masters by research level qualifications in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) or specified information and communication technology (ICT).
Specifically, graduates of the following skilled fields will qualify for the additional 5 points from the 10th of September 2016 onwards:
Biological sciences, earth sciences, chemical sciences, mathematics, physics and astronomy, computer science, information technology, aerospace engineering and technology, civil engineering, geomatic engineering, electrical engineering and technology, manufacturing engineering, maritime engineering and process and resources engineering.
The diagram above now reflects the current state of the Points Test system for Skilled Visas.
Original Source: https://goo.gl/CCj60Q
Introduction of the Entrepreneur Visa
The Australian Government has also announced plans to introduce a new Entrepeneur Visa within the Business Innovation and Investment Programme.
To be eligible, applicants will need to be able to satisfy the following criteria:
Funding can be secured by Commonwealth agencies, state, and territory government, publically funded research organisations, investors registered as a venture capital limited partnerships or early stage venture capital limited partnerships or any combination of these.
The hope is that these new change will encourage innovative minds from around the world to migrate to Australia with the expectation of a positive impact on the Australian economy and job creation.
Original Source: https://goo.gl/SOjAkw
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Specifically, graduates of the following skilled fields will qualify for the additional 5 points from the 10th of September 2016 onwards:
Biological sciences, earth sciences, chemical sciences, mathematics, physics and astronomy, computer science, information technology, aerospace engineering and technology, civil engineering, geomatic engineering, electrical engineering and technology, manufacturing engineering, maritime engineering and process and resources engineering.
The diagram above now reflects the current state of the Points Test system for Skilled Visas.
Original Source: https://goo.gl/CCj60Q
Introduction of the Entrepreneur Visa
The Australian Government has also announced plans to introduce a new Entrepeneur Visa within the Business Innovation and Investment Programme.
To be eligible, applicants will need to be able to satisfy the following criteria:
- Have a competent level of English
- Have an agreement in place for at least $200,000 to grow your entrepreneurial venture in Australia
- Hold at least 30% interest in that entrepreneurial venture
- Be nominated by a state or territory government
Funding can be secured by Commonwealth agencies, state, and territory government, publically funded research organisations, investors registered as a venture capital limited partnerships or early stage venture capital limited partnerships or any combination of these.
The hope is that these new change will encourage innovative minds from around the world to migrate to Australia with the expectation of a positive impact on the Australian economy and job creation.
Original Source: https://goo.gl/SOjAkw
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Originally Published here: Immigration News - Changes to Skilled Visa Points Test & A New Entrepreneur Visa
Wednesday 7 September 2016
Offshore Contributory Parent Visa - 173 to 143 - Splitting the Costs!
Parents of Australian Citizens are able to migrate to Australia and be with their Australian children/child by applying for certain Parent visa options. The purpose of this blog is to better explain the process, timeline and costs involved in applying for a Contributory Parent Visa for applicants who are currently outside of Australia.
In another blog, we discussed the 'Parent Visa Loophole' that some parents are fortunate enough to have as an option, however for parents that hold passports from countries that find it difficult to obtain Visitor visas, or are not above the age of 65, often an offshore Parent visa application is the only realistic option to migrate to Australia.
Accordingly, there are currently two different types of offshore parent visas. The contributory and non-contributory. The issue is that the non-contributory offshore parent visa (being the Subclass 103), currently has a processing/waiting time of approximately 30+ years. Although there are some benefits in having a pending 103 visa with the DIBP (in that they may be eligible for a longer term tourist visa), applying for the 103 visa will not lead to any long term visa solution in the foreseeable future.
Alternatively, there are the contributory parent visas (Subclass 173 and Subclass 143) available to those families that can afford significant 2nd Visa Application Charges (VAC) associated with these subclasses. Importantly, applicants can choose to apply directly for the Subclass 143 and obtain permanent residency, however in doing so, in addition to the initial VAC, they will be liable to pay a 2nd VAC when the visa is ready to be decided (currently set at $43600!).
A silver lining to all this however is that applicants can also choose to 'split' the 2nd VAC by applying for a Subclass 173 first and then eventually transitioning to the Subclass 143 once they are inside the country. The diagram above is reflective of this "splitting" process, by which an applicant applies for the 173 first, only pays a portion the 2nd VAC, and then only once the Subclass 143 has been applied for and ready for approval, do they pay the remainder of the 2nd VAC.
This approach does in fact increase the 2nd VAC total ($43600 compared to $48550), however, as the diagram above demonstrates, it allows applicants and their family approximately 4+ years from when the initial 173 is applied for before all remaining charges would be due for the grant of the 143.
If you find any of this confusing (we wouldn't blame you) and are looking to migrate as a parent or bring your parents to Australia, then get in contact on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or send your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.
Also, click here for more useful blogs by our Migration Agents.
Otherwise you can find us at the following address:
Salvo Migration
320 Adelaide St
Brisbane QLD 4000
https://goo.gl/Bao5ma
In another blog, we discussed the 'Parent Visa Loophole' that some parents are fortunate enough to have as an option, however for parents that hold passports from countries that find it difficult to obtain Visitor visas, or are not above the age of 65, often an offshore Parent visa application is the only realistic option to migrate to Australia.
Accordingly, there are currently two different types of offshore parent visas. The contributory and non-contributory. The issue is that the non-contributory offshore parent visa (being the Subclass 103), currently has a processing/waiting time of approximately 30+ years. Although there are some benefits in having a pending 103 visa with the DIBP (in that they may be eligible for a longer term tourist visa), applying for the 103 visa will not lead to any long term visa solution in the foreseeable future.
Alternatively, there are the contributory parent visas (Subclass 173 and Subclass 143) available to those families that can afford significant 2nd Visa Application Charges (VAC) associated with these subclasses. Importantly, applicants can choose to apply directly for the Subclass 143 and obtain permanent residency, however in doing so, in addition to the initial VAC, they will be liable to pay a 2nd VAC when the visa is ready to be decided (currently set at $43600!).
A silver lining to all this however is that applicants can also choose to 'split' the 2nd VAC by applying for a Subclass 173 first and then eventually transitioning to the Subclass 143 once they are inside the country. The diagram above is reflective of this "splitting" process, by which an applicant applies for the 173 first, only pays a portion the 2nd VAC, and then only once the Subclass 143 has been applied for and ready for approval, do they pay the remainder of the 2nd VAC.
This approach does in fact increase the 2nd VAC total ($43600 compared to $48550), however, as the diagram above demonstrates, it allows applicants and their family approximately 4+ years from when the initial 173 is applied for before all remaining charges would be due for the grant of the 143.
If you find any of this confusing (we wouldn't blame you) and are looking to migrate as a parent or bring your parents to Australia, then get in contact on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or send your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.
Also, click here for more useful blogs by our Migration Agents.
Otherwise you can find us at the following address:
Salvo Migration
320 Adelaide St
Brisbane QLD 4000
https://goo.gl/Bao5ma
Originally Published here: Offshore Contributory Parent Visa - 173 to 143 - Splitting the Costs!
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