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Australia Migration Program Planning and Delivery 2020-21 Update, 10 July 2020.
The Department of Home Affairs has provided further information on the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the 2020-21 Migration Program Year.
The Department has acknowledged that migration continues to make substantial contributions to Australia’s economic prosperity, national wellbeing and social cohesion.
Now, the answers we’ve all been waiting for…
- What is the Australian Government doing to ensure the visa system supports COVID-19 response and economic recovery?
A carefully calibrated migration program is an important part of Australia’s economic recovery and will create jobs and bring investment to help Australia rebound from COVID-19.
“Migration will be a key component of Australia’s economic recovery.”
- When will the Australian Government announce the size and the composition for the 2020-21 Migration Program?
In the COVID-19 recovery period, migration will be a key component of Australia’s economic recovery.
“The existing 2019-20 Migration Program settings will continue to remain in place. This means the 2020-21 planning ceiling will be retained at 160,000 places, the level set for the 2019-20 Migration Program.” - Will States and Territories be given any nominations in the 2020-21 Migration Program, or are the State/Territory skilled nominated programs and Business Innovation and Investment Program closed indefinitely?
The State and Territory nominated visa programs will play an important part in Australia’s economic recovery and continue to be a part of the Migration Program.
“Nominations are made available to States and Territories in the following categories:- Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190)
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491)
- Business Innovation and Investment Program
The Department of Home Affairs (Australian Immigration Department) plans to proceed with engagement with State and Territory governments regarding their nomination allocations for the 2020-21 Migration Program.”
- What changes will be made to the Australia Migration Program in 2020-21?
Until otherwise advised, the existing 2019-20 Australia Migration Program settings, including the program size and composition, will remain in place.
Source: Extracts from the Australian Government, Department of Home Affairs, Q&A Migration Program Planning and Delivery; MIA Notice 52 – 10 July 2020
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Career Scope for Accountants Looking to Migrate to Australia
During the past few decades, Australia has emerged as a leader in developed world. This is the result of mega infrastructure developments and a highly resilient economy that did not bow down to any of the recent global financial meltdowns. Due to these facts, Australia not only commands a fitting place within the developed world but has also become a favoured migration hotspot for talented and skilled human capital. Australia is welcoming talent to settle down in the country and work for further growth and prosperity. For this purpose, Australia has laid down solid and transparent migration policies that ensure consistent influx of talented and skilled human resource in the country.
The immigration policies of Australia, unlike some developed countries, are favourable towards aspiring talented immigrants. In fact, it is one of the only developed economies of the world that has a transparent and robust immigration process. This policy of transparency has triggered a mass immigration interest amongst skilled workers located worldwide. Skilled individuals in various fields of engineering, healthcare, aviation, accounts etc are of great demand in Australia. Although, the policies are simple, but it is always recommended to let a registered migration consultant or agent handle your case to ensure that there are no missing links when an application is lodged.
Accounting is counted as one of the oldest professions. Accountants have been there always and have been helping organizations and public at large by keeping their finances in order. Australia is booming! There is mushroom growth of new businesses across the country and an accountant is essential for each one of them. If you are an accountant with valid qualification and experience, then you are certainly in luck! Australia welcomes trained and talented accountants with arms wide open. At a macro level, Australian economy is growing more powerful rapidly. Financial experts and accountants play a key role in keeping this growth rate under check or boosting it.
Like other countries, an accountant is generally expected to perform – but not limited to – the following duties:
- Help in devising and formulating organization’s budgetary and financial policies
- Preparation of financial statements such as the balance sheet, cash flow sheets, asset and liabilities accounts etc to display the financial health of the organization to higher management and shareholders.
- Conduct financial audit identify any record keeping discrepancies as well as give advice on financial matters such as capital ventures, income feasibilities, sale and purchase of new businesses etc.
- Examine the costs of business operations. An accountant is usually cost cutting to optimize Businesses cash flow.
- Provide assurance about the accuracy of information in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements
- Collaborate extensively with third party financial auditors to furnish audit reports as and went requested.
- Assisting organizations and individuals with tax advise
- Preparation and filing of tax returns for businesses and organizations
- Coordinating with financial lending institutions, banks and fund managers to arrange funding for the business.
- Implement an automated or semi-automated accounting system that makes it easier for bookkeepers to enter and extract information.
According to the official Australian Job Outlook portal, the job outlook for Accountants in Australia enjoys a positive projection with higher median salaries. The outlook summary is presented in the table below:
General accountants key job outlook points as per the Australian official job outlook portal
- AUD 1,660 Median Weekly Pay
- Moderate Future Growth
- Lower unemployment among accountants in Australia
- 199,200 workers in the Australian workforce
- The accountants are normally very high skilled in accounting, auditing and budgeting
- 80% of the accountants in Australia are employed Full-Time
For more details on this profession’s statistics, please head to the official Australian job outlook portal.
Here is a list of professions, relevant to accountancy, that are high in-demand in Australia:
- Management Accountants
- General Accountants
- Chartered Certified Accountants
- Taxation Accountants
- Insurance, Money Market and Statistical Clerks
- Bookkeepers
- Accounting Clerks
- Financial Investment Advisers and Managers
- Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers
- Finance Managers
Please note that these are some of the key accounting professions. There are various other accounting related professions that also have a substantial demand in Australia.
How to proceed to Australia as an accountant from Dubai or Malaysia?
FBP International has helped several accountants to migrate and settle in Australia. FBP International takes pride in being the only Australian immigration agent that delivers turnkey immigration services to Australia from Dubai and Malaysia. Our comprehensive and transparent process starts from a FREE pre assessment migration consultation and takes your case step-by-step until your visa is granted. We also offer post-visa settlement services and will be able to assist you in finding accommodation and jobs. We make your migration to Australia from UAE completely hassle-free! Call us today to book a 100% FREE first consultation and get ready to jump-start your life of security and modernity. Call +971507513997 / +971502047869 / +971501028196 / +971529016145 to book your appointment with our Australian Migration Consultant or schedule your appointment at https://www.fbpintl.com/1911-act-ad
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How FBP International Can Help Indian Expats Migrate to Australia from the UAE
Australia has quickly become one of the best developed countries to migrate. There are many reasons behind this. However, the key advantage is that it’s an easy and transparent migration processes. Unlike other developed countries where it can sometimes even take a decade or so to get immigration granted; Australia has made it easy for anyone who qualifies to emigrate with efficiently shorter time spans.
India’s share in the global population is around 17.5%. This means that some of the best talent is produced in the country and India seconds only China when it comes to emigrants. Before Australia became the aspiring Indian emigrant’s country of choice, the dream destinations were limited to North America, Europe and the Scandinavian countries.
However, Australian immigration prospects gained rightful limelight when all other migration hubs, such as developed countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia etc started tightening the noose on their immigration policies to limit the migrant influx in their societies for several reasons. Australia, on the other hand, made the immigration policy inclusive, robust, easier to follow and transparent while shortening the tenaciously long immigration related waiting period and cultural biases. Australia is called the land of plentiful and the continent is ready to accept qualified, loyal and strong character individuals as its permanent residents with an optional pathway to Australian citizenship down the line.
During 2017-108, approximately 20% of the total Australian permanent residency visas issued were granted to Indian nationals. The immigration consultants and experts believe that the shortage of skilled manpower in Australia might increase the percentage beyond expectations in the years to come.
UAE hosts a lot of skilled and talented Indian expats. However, there are Indians here who are keen to migrate to Australia from the UAE for a more secure and premium lifestyle. Unlike North Americas and Europe, it is easier for skilled and talented Indians to migrate to Australia and call it home. Australia has made it very simple and easy for eligible individuals and families to migrate and settle down. As a result, the continent is now considered a harmonized multi-cultural region that promotes values based on mutual respect and peace. There is a huge Indian community settled in Australia and you’ll have no issues when settling down in the country.
For Indian expats in the UAE, Australia is a brilliant place to migrate. Since the continent takes pride in being multi-cultured, the emigrants from any country feel at home once they land in Australia. This also stands true for those who migrate to Australia from UAE.
There are several ways through which Indian nationals can migrate to Australia from the UAE. The younger generation usually chooses the temporary and recognized graduate visa pathways while the educated skilled professionals opt for the Australia General Skilled Migration (GSM) route. Also, there is a third category of Australian business and investor visa pathways. These are the three basic migration routes that the Indian nationals can take in order to migrate from UAE to Australia. The other visa types for migration from UAE to Australia include child visa, parent visas, spouse / partner visas etc.
So how can FBP help Indians migrate to Australia from UAE?
FBP International is the exclusive partner of BMS Australia – one of the finest Australian immigration firms located within the continent. BMS is an exclusive member of the Member of Migration Alliance (MMA) – Australia. The team at BMS constitutes of immigration specialists and legal practitioners who are members of their respective Australian bars and law societies.
FBP offers following managed and turnkey Australian immigration services:
- Australia Skilled Migration
- Australia Business / Investor Settlement
- Australian Partner / Parent Visa / Child Visa
- Complete Documentation Services
- Pre-Departure and Post Landing service management
- Australian PR Card Services
- Visa Refusal Appeal Cases
FBP’s exclusive association with Best Migration Services (BMS) Australia enables it to provide complete set of migration relevant consultancy and document clearing services at one place. At FBP, we believe in providing complete transparency of the services delivered and you’ll be able to track your application in real time.
Step 1 – Find out if you qualify
Pre-assessment with our consultants to access your credentials and find out if you qualify for migration
Step 2 – Submit all your documents
Complete the document checklist and provide all paperwork required
Step 3 – Lodge your application
Get your qualifications assessed and lodge your visa application
Step 4 – Visa Grant
Get the Visa, make your move and start your new life in Australia
Basically, FBP will hand hold you throughout the process of your migration to Australia. FBP, in association with BMS, also provides post landing services such as helping you find a relevant job, real estate matters and banking guidance etc. The basic philosophy of FBP international is to champion your right to a safe and secure future in Australia. You can click here to get in touch with FBP and start your Australian migration process today!
The Complete Insight into Eligibility and Benefits of Australian Partner Visa
Australia is a fully developed country that boasts of a resilient economy that is an indicator of lower unemployment rate. As compared to other developed countries, Australian work force generally earns more than their counterparts in other countries. This has made Australia a favoured migration destination since the past 2 decades. Also, the country stresses on a peaceful co-existence of its population that stems from more than 200 countries. In the past few years, Australia is open for talented and skilled human capital. With lesser visa requirements bundled with a quicker turnaround time, majority of the migration aspirants are turning their focus to Australia to settle down. Migrating to the continental Americas, Europe and developed Asian countries has been made a tiresome process by implementation of extremely rigid processes by the administrations of these countries.
On the other hand, Australia has a completely transparent and logical visa processing policy with a quicker turnaround time. The eligibility criterion of Australian visas is simple and everyone who fulfils them has brighter chances of getting a favourable outcome. These are some of the reasons that the migration aspirants are considering, and Australia is currently witnessing a major influx of talented and skilled migrants in the country.
Now with a lot of migrants heading to Australia, there is another factor that comes into play. The migrants who go to Australia on a permanent residency are entitled to sponsor their partners to Australia. The Australian society is driven by the institution of family and the Australian authorities have introduced myriad of partner visa subclasses that lets the Australian citizens and permanent residents to live a happy life with their families in the country. The Australian partner visas range from prospective marriage visa to legally married and DeFacto partner visas. There is a no gender bias when it comes to Australian partner visas as same-sex partnerships and marriages are considered legal in the country. Also, the Australian authorities consider partner visa application on a case to case bases and if the intent is genuine with a provenly established relationship; the chances of favourable outcome are increased.
Recently, Best Migration Services (BMS) Australia compiled an insightful and thorough list of the dynamics involved in a partner visa. FBP International exclusively market BMS Australia’s services in the UAE and Malaysia and provides complete turnkey Australian migration solutions to individuals and families. BMS has some of the best experienced MARA agents and migration consultants who handhold the clients from lodgement of application to visa grant.
Generally, the onshore temporary partner visa is granted to the applicant if they meet the eligibility criteria. Once a temporary partner visa is granted, a permanent partner visa goes into processing. The permanent partner visa also serves as a pathway to Australian citizenship provided the eligibility criteria for the citizenship conferral is met.
According to the writeup at BMS Australia’s official website, following is the general eligibility criteria – applicable in most of the partner visa cases – followed by the benefits of these visa types.
General Eligibility Criteria for Australian Partner Visa:
The general eligibility criteria (applicable in most of the partner / spouse visa cases) to qualify for a partner visa is:
You must
- Be in a relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident. This is the first step to qualify. In case your or your partners are not Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, then you can not apply for the Australian partner visa even if your partner is in Australia under a visit visa or any other temporary category visa.
- Prove that you and your spouse / partner have been in a genuine relationship for at least a period of 12 months. The time period of the relationship becomes more significantly looked at by the Australian authorities when you are applying for a prospective marriage or Fiancé visa.
- Provide evidence that you and you partner are 18 years or older. The age is of significance since Australia discourages juvenile marriages and the legal age to get married in Australia, generally, is 18 years.
- Satisfy the Australian immigration authorities that you meet the health and character criteria set by the government for immigrants.
- In some cases, the Australian authorities will also have a look at the proof of substantial income of your Australian citizen or permanent citizen spouse. This practise is undertaken to ensure that your spouse will be able to provide you with living means once you are a new entrant in the country.
Benefits of a Permanent Partner Visa
Some of the general benefits of Australian permanent partner visa (applicable in most of the partner visa cases) are:
You can
- Stay in Australia permanently
- Work and study in Australia
- Enrol in Australia’s public healthcare insurance scheme, Medicare
- Sponsor your family members to come to Australia
- Travel to and from Australia
- If eligible, attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program
- If eligible, apply for Australian citizenship
The visa subclass types and particular eligibility criteria can be accessed at the BMS blog posted here.
How FBP International Can Help you with an Australian Partner Visa
FBP International, in exclusive collaboration with BMS Australia, provides turnkey Australian partner visa services. We are the only Australian migration consultants in Dubai and Kuala Lumpur who are specialists of this visa types and have the tools and resources to process your visa application and assorted paperwork to increase the chances of a favourable outcome. If you require a partner visa to Australia from the UAE, Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and other GCC countries then call today for a free pre-assessment appointment on 971507513997 / +971502047869 / +971501028196 / or click here.
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Canberra Open For Engineers & Healthcare Professionals as ACT Releases Updated Occupation List
There is some good news for the engineers and healthcare professionals looking to migrate and settle down in Australia. The Australia Capital Territory – Canberra – has recently released an updated version of the occupation list designated for skilled migration. According to the sources of Best Migration Services (BMS) Australia, Canberra – the Capital of Australia – is now open for certain professions (mainly engineers and healthcare professionals) and the migration aspirants now have the liberty to also apply under the General Skilled Migration Subclass 491 visa regime. This means that the 491 provisional visas leading to PR is now open for selected professions and since November last year, this has been the preferred subclass among migration aspirants due to quicker turnaround time from the Australian authorities.
The senior Australian migration consultants at FBP International have termed this development a huge positive for the capital territory as well as the migration aspirants. They believe that this development will open corridors of opportunities and a secure life for those migrants who wanted to migrate but their preferred destination – Canberra – wasn’t open.
The following text is part of the Australian Capital Territory List shared by the ACT authorities on Jan 1st, 2020.
“The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) offers Territory nomination under the following skilled migration streams:
- Skilled Regional (provisional) subclass 491 visa
- Skilled Nominated (Permanent) subclass 190 visa
The ACT Occupation List identifies the skills that are currently in demand in Canberra (for skilled migration purposes). The ACT Occupation List is not linked to specific job vacancies and it is not a guarantee of a job in a nominated occupation. You must be satisfied that there are enough employment opportunities in your nominated occupation before you apply for ACT nomination. You will compete for employment vacancies with all people in the labour market as part of a normal selection process. Your success will depend on employer requirements, your relevant skills, your experience and your level of English language ability.”
Please note that occupations with caveat injunction are only to be termed open if the following requirements are met:
“Minimum one-year ACT employment contract in nominated occupation:
with an Australian medium to large enterprise (50 plus employees) located in the ACT;
or
an academic appointment (Level B to E) at an ACT tertiary institution.”
The complete renewed version of the Occupations lists is available on the official website of Canberra authorities. Please click here to download and read more about it.
Disclaimer: FBP assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content. The information contained in this site is provided on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, or timeliness.
How FBP International Can Help Filipino Expats Migrate to Australia from the UAE
United Arab Emirates is home to around 9 million expats belonging to more than 270 countries. Most of the expats in the country belong to developing nations such as India, Pakistan, Nepal and the Philippines. However, the dramatic evolution of the UAE a from far-flung sheikhdom to a vibrant, fully developed and upscale country relies on the shoulders of this expat community which outnumbers the nationals of this country.
There are an estimated 700,000 expats from the Philippines in the UAE. These Filipino expats constitute about 5.56% of the total UAE population and mainly migrated to the UAE for a better and secure career prospect. According to a recent survey, conducted by TheNational.ae called Focus on the Filipino in the UAE, “64 per cent of the Filipinos work in five sectors: architecture, engineering and construction (17 per cent); tourism and hospitality (16 per cent); customer service (13 per cent); health and medical fields (10 per cent) and marketing and advertising (8 per cent). 6 per cent work in manufacturing and production, and a similar figure work in domestic and household services.”
The Filipinos are considered a hardworking nation and their fellow countrymen and women in the UAE are no different. In fact, apart from being hardworking, the Filipino expats here enjoy an excellent reputation when it comes to being trustworthy and honest.
Australia is open for the Filipino migrants. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics data released in 2019, the number of overseas-born Filipinos living in Australia continues to rise. The Philippines-born Australians constitute about 1.1% of the total Australian population. Australia has become a preferred migration destination for the Filipinos because of better and secure prospects and the geographical proximity of the Philippines to Australia.
The same trend is being observed among the Filipino population in the UAE. Although UAE offers a much better and secure lifestyle to the Filipino expats, but Australia takes it to the next level. Australia is preferred by expat community here because of the possibility of becoming an Australian citizen post migration. Also, as discussed before, the expats consider their future secure in Australia with civic perks such as free schooling and medical insurance etc.
Australia, like the UAE, welcomes talented Filipino migrants with arms wide open. Unlike the other immigration hotspots – such as the US, Canada and UK – Australia has made it very simple and easy for eligible individuals and families to migrate and settle down. As a result, the continent is now considered a harmonized multi-cultural region that promotes values based on mutual respect and peace.
Australia is now known as the “land of plentiful opportunities”. The country harnesses an inclusive economy that is based on the basic principles of equality and adaptability. This continent’s economy is robust and facilitates thriving business success. A strong economy is the first indicator of a developed country which makes it an attractive destination for permanent residency and business investments. Australia has already made it big and wants to bloom further by taking in talented human capital from across the globe. To ensure further growth, Australian economy promises better compensation and premium-level civic amenities to the migrants who want to call the country their home.
The current immigration legislations have made it easier for skilled workers and their families to migrate to Australia. The UAE residents, especially, the expats are no different. If you are a skilled and talented individual and fulfil the Australian Migration criteria, you can easily move to the country, along with your family, within 6 to 9 months.
Unlike Canada and other countries, the qualification criteria to migrate to Australia from the UAE is simple. The beauty of the Australian migration system is that the Australian migration aspirants are kept up-to date on the actions being taken by the authorities on their applications. The system is largely digitalized which results in elimination of huge backlogs and unnecessary red tape. This allows faster decisions being conveyed to the applicants and genuine candidates get their Australian PR Visa grant within 6 to 9 months of application. In fact, there have been cases where certain highly qualified and trained professionals received their Australian PR Visa grants within a couple months!
Here’s a look at the requirements for the General Skilled Visa:
5 Requirements to MIGRATE to AUSTRALIA from the UAE
- Degree / Diploma Holder
- 4 years of Work Experience
- Speak, Read, Write English
- Below 45 years of age
This is the simplest possible criteria. And, since it is easy, the number of aspirants against the allocated slots are more. Individuals and families try to lodge their Australian immigration EOI themselves, however, due to lack of thorough parts of the application forms, their application remains incomplete. The best way to migrate to Australia from Dubai is to let an Australian expert migration agent – FBP International – take care of your visa application, documentation and manage it on your behalf until you get the decision from Australian authorities. This also greatly reduces chances of errors leading to possible visa refusals on technical grounds.
So how can FBP help the Filipino UAE residents migrate to Australia?
FBP International is the exclusive partner of BMS Australia – one of the finest Australian immigration firms located within the continent. BMS is an exclusive member of the Member of Migration Alliance (MMA) – Australia. The team at BMS constitutes of immigration specialists and legal practitioners who are members of their respective Australian bars and law societies.
FBP offers following managed and turnkey Australian immigration services from Dubai:
- Australia Skilled Migration
- Australia Business / Investor Settlement
- Australian Partner / Parent Visa / Child Visa
- Complete Documentation Services
- Pre-Departure and Post Landing service management
- Australian PR Card Services
- Visa Refusal Appeal Cases
FBP’s exclusive association with Best Migration Services (BMS) Australia enables it to provide complete set of migration relevant consultancy and document clearing services all in one place. Also, FBP actively engages with Post Landing Services (PLS) Australia and Qualifications Australia to provide settlement and education equivalence consultation services to our clients.
If you opt to migrate to Australia via FBP, following are the 4 simple steps that you will follow.
Step 1 – Find out if you qualify
- Meet our consultants to access your credentials and find out if you qualify for migration
Step 2 – Submit all your documents
- Complete the document checklist and provide all paperwork required
Step 3 – Lodge your application
- Get your qualifications assessed and lodge your visa application
Step 4 – Visa Grant
- Get the Visa, make your move and start your new life in Australia
Basically, FBP will hand hold you throughout the process of your migration to Australia. FBP, in association with BMS, also provides post landing services such as helping you find a relevant job, real estate matters and banking guidance etc. The basic philosophy of FBP international is to champion your right to a safe and secure future in Australia. You can click here to get in touch with FBP and start your Australian migration process today!
3 Common Reasons for Australian Visa Refusal
Australia – the land of plentiful opportunities – has made its migration and settlement processes fairly easy, transparent and less time consuming. Unlike other developed western world, Australia is open to migrants with talent and skills that can help further boost the economy of the country. The country attracts migrants from world over. There’s virtually no one barred from applying for Australian migration if they fit the eligibility criteria.
However, there are instances where the aspiring migrants are refused a visa to Australia. Best Migration Services Australia (BMS Australia) recently sketched a list of common reasons regarding visa refusals. The list concisely outlines some very basic reasons why some migrants are refused entry to settle in the continent. The list is comprehensive in a way that it highlights detailed information that the migration aspirants tend to – nearly always – overlook or take for granted.
Here are the 3 most common reasons we have picked out for you from the list published by BMS Australia!
Not lodging the correct visa application
The number one reason for Australian visa refusal is non eligibility for a particular visa. For instance, if you are applying to migrate to Australia as a general skilled migrant, then your profile should match the profession you’ve opted for in your application lodgement. An electrical engineer portraying as a sales executive will certainly ruin his chances for his migration application under the Skilled Visa regime. A technical sales representative filing her application as a customer service executive is also one such example where a visa might be refused.
Lack of documentary evidence
Documents and supportive evidence – these are the two essentials that you should not go wrong with. Your visa application and the outcome practically depend on these two factors. The Australian authorities will vet and scrutinize through the documentary evidence you submit in order to check your eligibility for migration under a certain visa. For instance, if you are an experienced HVAC installer but don’t have the diploma or the certification to prove your channels of attaining knowledge; you might have a visa rejection on the cards. Similarly, for spouse visa, if you are unable to establish evidence of a legitimate relationship with your partner via documentary evidence; the outcome might not hold promising news for you. Documentary evidence is of utmost importance and only an experienced MARA Agent – like one from the BMS team – can guide you on the right documents you need for a certain visa type.
Doctored claims and evidences
The background check mechanism of the Australian Home Affairs and Immigration department are very comprehensive and fool-proof. Hiding any past convictions, forging work documents and faking education in your Australian Visa application will not only eliminate any chances of your getting the visa but you might also face stringent consequences on charges of trying to game the system. Similarly, you don’t really get off the Australian Immigration department’s radar even after you get the visa and have landed. Any concealment of facts with a mala fide intention to forge your way into Australia can land you in a lot of trouble with authorities in Australia and at home. Forgery of evidence is a case so serious that even an Australian lawyer or MARA Agent will not be able to assist you with your post visa refusal appeal. However, in case, there was any unintentional error or oversight when lodging the application and providing the documents then you might benefit from consulting an immigration specialist to investigate your case and advise you accordingly.
These are the 3 most common reasons that result in Australian Visa refusals. For a complete list of 7 such causes listed at BMS Australia, please click here.
If you are looking to migrate to Australia from the UAE, other GCC territories, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal or Srilanka then get in touch with FBP International today. Also, if you are facing a visa refusal and want to know the correct procedure to re-apply or appeal then let us get you expert advice from registered MARA Agents and Australian lawyers at BMS Australia on choosing the right path to move ahead. FBP – in collaboration with BMS Australia – is considered an Australian migration consultation specialist not only by our clients but by our competitors too.
So if you are in a situation where you need complete peace of mind with your Australian Migration processing, then simply call +971507513997 / +971501028196 / +971529016145 for a FREE initial consultation or click here to book your consultation online. FBP will champion and advocate your right to a secure future and a prime lifestyle in Australia.
How FBP Can Assist You With Your Parents Visa For Australia?
Australia – the land of plentiful – has made it easier for aspiring migrants to migrate and settle down in the continent. Australia is a huge country that enjoys a dynamic economy bundled with mega infrastructure developments. The Australian authorities have made the migration process transparent, robust and less time-consuming for those who have the skills and talents that are needed in the country.
Mostly, the skilled immigrants migrate to Australia with their spouse and children. However, like every other society and culture, Australian norms about the institution of a family being together are no different. That is one of the reasons that Australian authorities have introduced a myriad of parent visa subclasses so that migrants do not have to leave their parents behind when pursuing their dreams of a secure future in Australia.
As a migrant, you are entitled to apply for parents’ visa to visit you or live with you in Australia. This means that you can have your parents visit you during vacations or you can simply have them live with you as a permanent resident just like you. The range of visas is extensive. However, in order to increase your chances of a promising outcome for your parents’ visa, you’ll need to select the right visa subclass when lodging the application.
As per the Australian Immigration Authorities, there are 7 visa subclasses that are available for parent visa applications. All these 7 visa subclasses cover different types of parent visas that have varying eligibility.
The Parent Visa Subclasses
- Subclass 804 Aged Parent visa
- Subclass 884 Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa
- Subclass 864 Contributory Aged Parent visa
- Subclass 173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa
- Subclass 143 Contributory Parent visa
- Subclass 103 Parent visa
- Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa
Each of these subclasses has a different eligibility criteria and requirements. However, following are some of the requirements of the Australian Parents visa that you might find common in all Australian parent visa subclasses eligibility criterion.
- The sponsor of the parents must either be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.
- The sponsor can provide financial assurity bonds and other documentation that proves that the sponsor is able to take care of the parents without having to rely on any form of governmental support.
- The parents pass the balance of family test. Your parents meet the balance of family test only if
- at least half of their children and stepchildren are eligible Australian Permanent Residents or Citizens
OR - there are more eligible children living in Australia than in any other country
- at least half of their children and stepchildren are eligible Australian Permanent Residents or Citizens
- Generally, the onshore parents visa requires your parents to be at least 65 years of age when applying for a permanent visa.
- Your parents will also need to meet the health and character criteria set by the Australian authorities.
Also, there is another way that you can have your parents with you in lesser duration for longer. However, the mechanics of that method requires lots of paperwork, documentation processing and its more of an “Only FBP Can” secret. Stay with us as we will be revealing part of that secrets in our upcoming blog posts about parent visas
Where to start?
You will have to start by selecting the right visa subclass for your parents. For this purpose, you’ll have to identify if you want your parents to come over for the purpose of visiting you or you want them to settle and live with you in Australia. As mentioned before, there are seven distinguished parent visa subclasses that you can apply for your parents for them to join you in Australia. However, this can turn out to be extremely daunting task since there is a lot of paperwork involved. Also, the chances of visa refusal can increase if you are not able to provide the correct paperwork.
Let FBP Help You With Your Parents Visa For Australia
This is where FBP International steps in to help you. FBP International is the exclusive partner of BMS Australia – one of the finest Australian immigration firms located within the continent. Best Migration Services Australia is an exclusive member of the Member of Migration Alliance (MMA) – Australia. The team at BMS constitutes of experienced and qualified MARA registered agents as well as lawyers who are also members of their respective Australian bars and law societies.
We take pride in being the only Australian immigration agent that delivers turnkey immigration services to Australia from Dubai. Our comprehensive and transparent process starts from a FREE pre assessment migration consultation and takes your case step-by-step until your visa is granted. At FBP International, we understand the exact requirements of lodging and processing your parent visa application. Our Australian migration consultation expert’s handhold you through the process and keep you updated at every step of your visa application. We will also guide you on how to lodge your parent visa application for increased chances of a favourable outcome.
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VETASSESS Notifies Processing Delays Due to Hike in Applications
VETASSESS is a key skills assessment and vetting authority in Australia. This body assesses and vets the professional and vocational qualifications of the aspiring migrants. A recent notification from the VETASSESS team to all registered MARA agents and lawyers indicate that they are experiencing processing delays due to a recent hike in applications for skills assessments.
Following is the quoted text from VETASSESS’s notification to registered MARA agents and lawyers.
“Hi Agents,
Thank you for your skills assessment applications. We are currently experiencing processing delays due to a significant increase in the amount of applications that we usually receive. We appreciate your patience with us, as we work to return the application process to the normal time-frames. We aim to have your clients applications allocated to assessors within the next 10 business days. Following this, our intention is to have the applications completed within three weeks of allocation. Appeal cases may take longer than this as they rely on the advice from external and independent bodies. We may contact you if we need further documentation/information to complete your clients application. Thank you for your continued support, your clients will receive assessment outcomes from us shortly.
On behalf of the Vetassess Team”
Please note that due to the delay by the VETASSESS team, it might take some of our clients longer than usual to have their applications decided. We are keeping a keen eye on the situation and will update our clients of further developments in this regard.