Immigration changes to anticipate from July 1, 2019 onwards

Admin

Point system changes for Skills Independent from Nov 2019

Stand by for more detailed info but one notable change is the awarding of additional points for those applicants who are single, partners who have good English skills and applicants that are sponsored by a state government or relative in a regional area.

Visa Fee increase from July 1

Most lodgement fees will increase by 5.4% beginning July 1.

Examples are:

General Skilled Migration from $3,755 to $3,958 Student visas from $575 to $606

Partner visas from $7,160 to $7,547

For other fee increase, you may use this as reference https://www.acacia-au.com/visa-application-fee-increases.php

Longer processing time for partner visa.

steven

Thanks Admin for the info :-)

Admin

You're welcome @steven ! 🙂

council

What's not mentioned clearly in the (SBS) article that there is a 2.25% CPI increase for almost all visa applications, aside from the budgeted 5.4% increase mentioned by the government.

(The partner visa actually costs $7715, not just $7547)

Admin

Hi @council Thanks for spotting that out. Maybe SBS and I had the same source ... www.acacia-au.com

stokedninja

hi guys, confirm ko lang na tama ba yung balita na close na ang visa 189 for further applications? sinabi lang sakin ng tropa ko na merong agent.

ShyShyShy

hi guys, ask ko lang if yung mga graduate sa section 2 na universities is hindi na makakapag claim ng bachelor's degree unless meron MBA or PRC license, kaya ang ma.claim lang is associate degree. So, paano naman yung mga IE lalo na iisang anzsco code lang sila ng ME? Please enlighten po.

TIA.

VirGlySyl

@ShyShyShy said:

hi guys, ask ko lang if yung mga graduate sa section 2 na universities is hindi na makakapag claim ng bachelor's degree unless meron MBA or PRC license, kaya ang ma.claim lang is associate degree. So, paano naman yung mga IE lalo na iisang anzsco code lang sila ng ME? Please enlighten po.

TIA.

Assessing Buddy naman ang nagdedecide kung sang AQF ka belong.

council

@stokedninja said:
hi guys, confirm ko lang na tama ba yung balita na close na ang visa 189 for further applications? sinabi lang sakin ng tropa ko na merong agent.

If you check the immigration website, you'll see that the visa is still open.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189

Maybe processing/approval is very slow or very limited, but it's not closed.

duffy_brat

@council said:
@stokedninja said:
hi guys, confirm ko lang na tama ba yung balita na close na ang visa 189 for further applications? sinabi lang sakin ng tropa ko na merong agent.

If you check the immigration website, you'll see that the visa is still open.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189
Maybe processing/approval is very slow or very limited, but it's not closed.

i think it's no longer available! 😢 see screenshot below for your perusal! what do you think?

council

@duffy_brat said:
i think it's no longer available! 😢 see screenshot below for your perusal! what do you think?

The visa classification has not been marked as closed on the immigration website.

I assume you're referring to the 189 Points Tested Stream?

Maybe you can't apply because you weren't invited yet.

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

Points tested stream

This visa lets invited workers with skills we need live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.

You don't need a sponsor or nominator

You must be invited to apply

You must be under 45 to be invited

ShyShyShy

@VirGlySyl , I agree. Kaya I was wondering bakit ganun ang information saken ng agent ko. Tapos ang info is may changes with CEP, that section 2 uni must need PRC or masters to claim Bachelor's Degree, wala na yung GWA or 5 year-course, malaki ang implications sa IE or other Engineers nian, also, paano yung may mga assessment na, diba?

ShyShyShy

@VirGlySyl, Tapos ang mangyayare is maging Associate Degree with 10 points sa Education at apply daw sa Engineering Technologist. Magkaiba ng Anzsco code yun. Magupdate ako Sir kapag nakausap ko na sila.

Hi Guys, Seeking for POV and opinions po kung may info kayong alam or nakaencounter kayo ng ganto.

dream.BIG

May possibility ba na yung dating nasa Section 1 magiging Section 2 or 3?

Admin

@"dream.BIG" said:

May possibility ba na yung dating nasa Section 1 magiging Section 2 or 3?

Yes possible but I haven't encountered it yet. Not sure how often the list changes so far may mga addition lang.

therealaids

@ShyShyShy said:

hi guys, ask ko lang if yung mga graduate sa section 2 na universities is hindi na makakapag claim ng bachelor's degree unless meron MBA or PRC license, kaya ang ma.claim lang is associate degree. So, paano naman yung mga IE lalo na iisang anzsco code lang sila ng ME? Please enlighten po.

TIA.

Matagal ng usapan to. May mga section 2 na nagiging comparable, based sa agent ko , based sa exp nila pag may mga PRC or license. Nabibigyan ng comparable to bachelor's degree sila.

ShyShyShy

@therealaids said:

@ShyShyShy said:

hi guys, ask ko lang if yung mga graduate sa section 2 na universities is hindi na makakapag claim ng bachelor's degree unless meron MBA or PRC license, kaya ang ma.claim lang is associate degree. So, paano naman yung mga IE lalo na iisang anzsco code lang sila ng ME? Please enlighten po.

TIA.
Matagal ng usapan to. May mga section 2 na nagiging comparable, based sa agent ko , based sa exp nila pag may mga PRC or license. Nabibigyan ng comparable to bachelor's degree sila.

Hi Sir/Maam, I agree but per agent yung mga nakapag claim ng bachelors without license na from section 2. Need daw magpa assess again due to new rules.

Yung sayo po ba? Malaki kasi impact nito lalo sa mga section 2 uni graduate na walang licensure or board exam ng engineering. Additionally, if awarded na mag rerework lahat.

Masc15

Hi😊 I am new here. Ask ko lng po if need ba kumuha ng cedula or community tax certificate and barangay clearance? to apply for legal capacity to marry.

tmasuncion

@council said:

@stokedninja said:
hi guys, confirm ko lang na tama ba yung balita na close na ang visa 189 for further applications? sinabi lang sakin ng tropa ko na merong agent.
If you check the immigration website, you'll see that the visa is still open.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189
Maybe processing/approval is very slow or very limited, but it's not closed.

Hello Po.. tanong ko lang regarding this topic - hindi naman cguro na aapektohan yung naka lodge na under visa 189 noh? thanks!

missnutritionist

Hello po, is there a licensed nutritionist dietitian here who's already a PR? Thank you!