Applicants must provide evidence to prove they have the English competency they are declaring on their application. Proof includes providing evidence of study or having held a passport from certain countries or having been formally assessed by the Australian Adult Migrant English Program.
While you may not be able to apply for your visa at the moment, there is plenty you can do to prepare while you’re waiting for applications to re-open.
The visa application process is quite involved. Not only does the application need to be filled out but you also need to prepare supporting documentation. How long should an application take?
We often post on social media without thinking. We take a cool photo, we post it; we see a funny meme and we share it; we are in a new relationship and we want the world to know. For most of us there are no consequences of these actions but what if you are in the process of applying for a visa?
Have you been wondering about the status of your visa, or whether the time is right to apply for a visa?
You’ve planned your trip to Australia, having spent a great deal of time and money to get organised. All is in order, and now you’re just waiting for your visa to be approved. All of a sudden you receive notification that your visa has been refused. This can raise questions such as; why was it refused? What are the consequences of a visa being refused? What happens next?
Peter Dutton made headlines last week when it was revealed that the federal police had raided the Department of Home Affairs. The raid was the result of leaked documents pertaining to Mr Dutton’s intervention in granting visas to European au pairs.
Planning to migrate can be an exciting time. There are a number of reasons for migrating and a great many visa options to suit the migration needs of most people. While there are many visa options available, it’s important to remember that they all differ in their requirements and their application lead times. Visas can take anywhere from months or even years to obtain.
A Ministerial Direction from the government has re-confirmed accredited sponsor applications will be given top priority. This directive will be effective immediately and on-going.
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