Australia to Reduce Migrant Numbers.

Migrant Number Reduction 2023-24.

62% of Australian voters have said that Australian migration intake is too high, according to a survey released by the Sydney Morning Herald, on Monday 11 December 2023.

Anthony Albanese, the Australian Prime Minister, stated that Australia’s migration numbers need to be reduced to a “sustainable … Read the rest

Partner Visa processing times September 2023.

Median processing times for Partner Visa applications finalised in September 2023.

  • Subclass 300: 11 months, but 10% took over 33 months.
  • Subclass 309: 10 months, but 10% took over 23 months.
  • Subclass 100: 15 months, but 10% took over 27 months.
  • Subclass 820: 5 months, but 10% took over 27
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How long does a subclass 309 Partner visa last?

How long does a subclass 309 Partner visa last?

A subclass 309 Partner visa is valid until a decision is made on the subsequent subclass 100 Partner visa.

The subclass 309 visa is a temporary visa that allows the de-facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident … Read the rest

Long-term Partner Relationship.

Double Visa for Long-term Partner Relationship.

If you were in a provable long-term relationship, at the time of application for a subclass 309 or 820 visa, you might be granted the Permanent Visa (Subclass 100 or 801), immediately after the subclass 309 or 820 grant.

Other applicants would need to … Read the rest

Diesel Motor Mechanic, ANZSCO Code 321212.

Diesel Motor Mechanic, ANZSCO Code 321212.

From 25 September 2023, Australian Vetassess will pause acceptance of new applications for assessment for the trade occupation of:

Diesel Motor Mechanic, ANZSCO Code 321212.

This applies to Pathway 1 and Pathway 2 applications under OSAP and TSS programs but does not affect the … Read the rest

Plumber, ANZSCO Code 334111.

Plumber (General), ANZSCO Code 334111.

From 30 September 2023, Australian vetassess will pause acceptance of new applications for assessment for the trade occupation of:

Plumber (General), ANZSCO Code 334111.

This occupation is currently assessed against the CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing, which has been superseded and is not equivalent to … Read the rest