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How Can a Registered Migration Agent assist you in Australia Visa Application?

Immigrating to Australia is a systematic process which involves several steps. These steps are to be completed carefully and thoughtfully before your application becomes eligible for an Australian visa. There are applicants who plan to immigrate to Australia for a temporary period, while there are others who look out for permanent migration to Australia. This is not an easy decision and needs consultation. A registered migration agent for Australia is a professional who could guide you in travelling and settling in this country.

An applicant could immigrate to Australia for studying, working, vacationing or undergoing medical treatment. These immigrations are of a temporary nature and demands Australian temporary visas. However, there are instances when these temporary settlers opt for permanent settlement in Australia and opt for permanent residency. Cases of Australian immigration are always not so simple. For example, an applicant of an employer sponsored visa could immigrate on: a) Employer Nomination scheme – subclass 186; b) Standard Business Sponsorship – subclass 457; or c) Regional Sponsored Migration scheme – subclass 187.

Like this, there are several subclasses for Student Visa, Visitor Visa, Partner Visa, Family Visa, Parent Visa, GSM (genera skilled migration) Visa categories each with its own set of eligibility conditions. Immigrants to Australia for the first time are normally confused and often have their applications rejected or returned as they are incomplete or incorrect. To remove any such inconveniences, it is advisable to approach Australian migration services agencies nearest to your place. These registered migration agents are thoroughly aware of Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship rules and could help you accordingly.

Before filling in your application, you must decide your purpose of immigrating to Australia. After this purpose is identified, application for an Australian Visa becomes easier. A MARA agent (Migration Agents Registration Authority) is the correct body to approach for making this identification. It helps you in identification of the exact Visa type that you should apply for.

Further, these registered agents help you in defining the eligibility conditions for each subclass of Australian Visa and documentation required. They would help you in filling your applications and make an initial assessment as per guidelines of Department of Immigration and Citizenship of Australia. A correct and proper Australian immigration application is processed faster.

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How to Choose the Most Suitable Australian Immigration Agent in Ahmedabad

Australia has emerged as the new territory of opportunity for students, professionals and businessmen. In addition, greater numbers of people are travelling to this country for travelling or for health reasons. In short, the number of immigrants to Australia has increased multiple times as compared to a decade ago. In keeping with current trends, there has been a steady increase in the number of Australian immigrants from India. To facilitate migration to Australia, offices of immigration agents have come up in several Indian cities. Candidates staying in Gujarat could approach an Australian immigration agent in Ahmedabad.

Facilitators for Australian immigration visas should be a MARA agent and have a unique registration number. These registered migration agents are thorough about the visa rules as formulated by Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship. An immigrant to Australia could travel on a student visa, visitors’ visa, workers visa or migrants’ visa. These are broad categories which are divided into subclasses for easier understanding and faster processing. For instance, Australian Worker Visa has subclasses such as: i) Employer Sponsored visa; ii) Skill Select visa; iii) General Skilled Migration visa; iv) Seasonal Workers visa; and v) Regional Employment Visa.

Similarly, Australia visitor’s visa is issued independently for tourists, retirees, patients, event organisers and participants, holiday workers and transition passengers.

With so many subclasses for every category, an applicant staying in Ahmedabad might get confused for the exact visa category to be applied for. A registered immigration agent would be the correct person to advise you on the visa type you should apply for. Visa application and its fulfilment are subject to certain pre-conditions which vary from one Australian visa type to another. Applicants must meet these basic requirements for processing of visa applications. Assessment is the most important part of visa processing and is done by immigration experts.

Before submitting your application to Australian immigration authorities in Ahmedabad, it is advisable to have it checked by a registered immigration agent. They not only carry out assessments but also assist in completing applications as required. Applications for Australian immigration might need to be substantiated by documentary evidence, police report and health certificate. These documentations required vary from case to case and also from country to country. Applicants might have to furnish and submit health report and police verification report for certain subclasses. The best immigration agent in Ahmedabad is able to guide you in the correct direction.

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Why Should You Opt for an Australian Migration Agent

Australia lately has become a favoured nation for migrating. Candidates from all parts of the world are immigrating to Australia for studying, taking up a job or conducting business. These immigrants to Australia land in this country on temporary visa which subsequently may be converted to permanent Australian visa subject to fulfilment of certain pre-conditions.

Department of Immigration and Citizenship of Australia issues visas under several categories, each with its requisite terms and conditions. It is important for applicants to understand and comply by these terms and conditions for easier passage and settlement in this country. A registered migration agent is the best person to notify about these particular norms of Australian immigration. As these agents are thorough about these regulations, they should be approached before filling up visa applications.

These MARA (Migration Agents Registration Authority) agents are located worldwide for facilitating Australia visa applications. In general, Australian visas are issued under categories of ‘student visa’, ‘general skilled visa’, ‘employer sponsorship visa’, ‘marriage/ fiancé visa’, ‘spouse/ dependent visa’, ‘business visa’ and ‘visitor Australia visa’. Each of these visas has separate eligibility criteria and assessed differently. Further, each of these category types is further subdivided into several subclasses for easier understanding and assessment.  For instance, under ‘employer sponsorship’ category, Australian visas are issued separately for: i) standard business sponsorship visa – subclass 457; ii) employer nomination visa – subclass 186; iii) regional sponsored migration scheme visa – subclass 187. Further there are subtle differences among Partner visa – subclass 309, Partner visa – subclass 820 and Prospective marriage visa – subclass 300.

It is not easy to understand each of these subclasses and it requires trained personnel to direct you in selecting the appropriate visa category. Every visa application is assessed thoroughly by Department of Immigration and Citizenship as per standing regulations and norms. There are eligibility conditions pertaining to age, language proficiency, required skills, necessary academic qualifications and so on. Certain visa applications also need police verification report and health certificate from registered medical practitioners. Australian visa applications are to be substantiated with documentation wherever required. Applications that are incomplete or improper are likely to be delayed, returned or rejected.

To avoid such inconveniences, it is always desirable to approach an authentic MARA agent for assessment of your application. They are the best people to let you know about the current Australian immigration terms. These registered agents are essentially facilitators of your migration to Australia.

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Student Dependent Visa in Australia allows Dependents even when Undergoing a Study Course

Applicants immigrating to Australia on student visa are allowed to bring dependents as per assessment level. This level of assessment of applicants depends on your study program and your nationality. In general, there are five assessment levels for candidates applying for Australia Student visa: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5. Assessments become tougher as the level rises from 1 to 5. After becoming eligible as per assessments and subject to fulfilment of certain pre-conditions, an immigrant student to Australia is allowed to take dependents to Australia on ‘student dependent visa’.

Basic Eligibility

Applicants planning to undergo a study program in Australia need to apply for a student temporary Australian visa under subclasses:

a) Subclasse 576 – Australian Agency for International Development or Defence; b) Subclasse 575 – Non awarding study programs; c) Subclasse 574 – Postgraduate research; d) Subclasse 573 – Higher Education; e) Subclasse 572 – Vocational education and training; f) Subclasse 571 – School programs; g) Subclasse 570 - Independent ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students).

Applicants must identify their appropriate subclass in their application for Australian visa.

As assessment level of an applying candidate depends on his country of origin and his study course, they are non-uniform. In general, student dependent Australia visa is offered to students falling in Assessment Level 1 and Assessment Level 2. Candidates who immigrate to Australia under Assessment Level 3 or 4 become eligible for ‘dependent visa’ only when their study course is more than 12 months or have already stayed in Australian territory for twelve months at the time of application.

Dependent Children Defined

This visa type is essentially meant for dependent children of immigrants to Australia undergoing a study program extending over several months. These children must not have attained the age of 18 years and could even be stepchildren. Further, these dependents must neither be married nor engaged. They must also not be in any form of de facto relationship.    

For having an application properly completed and assessed, you should approach a registered Australian immigration agent nearest to your location. Australia immigration applications must be completed in all respects and supported with documents wherever necessary. An incomplete application is likely to be delayed, returned or rejected. To avoid any such inconveniences, you should approach an experienced and reliable Australian migration facilitator.

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Partner and Fiance Visa for moving to Australia

Married partners, partners intending to get married and de facto partners of citizens of Australia, or of permanent Australian residents or qualified citizens of New Zealand are entitled to apply for this Australian visa type. In other words, for an applicant, it is mandatory that his or her partner, spouse or fiancé is a permanent resident of Australia, an Australian citizen or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

  Sponsorship for this Australian immigration type is borne by the resident Australian or New Zealand partner. Initially, an Australian temporary visa is issued and subsequently, it might be converted to a permanent Australian visa, subject to fulfilment of certain pre-requisites.  

Categories of Australia Partner Visa

An application is filled and assessed depending on whether you are from Australia or outside. In case you are in Australia, you are eligible for a ‘partner temporary visa’ of subclass 820 which could later be converted to ‘permanent Australia visa’ of subclass 801. For partners staying outside this country, an application for ‘temporary partner Australian visa’ of subclass 309 might be made. On completion of two years and subject to adherence to certain preconditions, a temporary Australian immigration could be converted to a permanent type of subclass 100.

A temporary Australian partner visa does not entitle you the rights of a permanent citizen of this country or of New Zealand. Fiancé visa or ‘Australia prospective marriage visa’ is applicable for applicants who want to enter this country from overseas before marriage. This prospective partner must necessarily be an Australian citizen, a permanent inhabitant of this country or any qualified citizen of New Zealand. You must fulfil all the criteria for becoming an Australia visa holder, either temporarily or permanently. A permanent Australian visa could only be applied after you have spent two years on a temporary visa and have adhered to all preconditions set by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Application for Spouse Australia Visa

Applications for these Australian visa types need to be supported by documents, wherever required. It should be noted that just by being spouse, partner or finance of an eligible New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or an Australian citizen, you become a qualified resident of this country. Spouse Australia visa or Fiancé visa should be properly documented, thereby facilitating its assessment and processing. Australia visa applications must be enclosed with requisite fees.

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India has now emerged as the single largest source of immigrants to Australia

India has now emerged as the single largest source of immigrants to Down Under. Lately, India has overtaken China in this respect, and the number of immigrants settling permanently in Australia crossed 29,000 in 2012. In terms of percentage, this was an increase to the extent of 12.7 percent. Indians constitute 23.7 percent of aggregate Australian migration.

This increase in the number of immigrants is contributed not only by the number of Indian immigrants to Australia but also because of the increase in the number of Indians already migrated and settled in Australia. Australian Government’s emphasis on skilled workforce inspired movement of Indians to Australia. For making immigration to Australia streamlined, Department of Immigration and Citizenship issues visa under different categories and subclasses. Australia Visa is issued under categories of ‘work permit’, ‘business’, ‘student’, ‘visitor’ and ‘partner’. Each of these categories is further classified into subclasses such as ‘general skilled migration visa’, ‘employee sponsored visa’ and ‘regional sponsored visa’.

Immigration to Australia is particularly fuelled by its labour market movements. During the last few years, there has been a genuine growth in demand for skilled manpower for the growing tertiary sector of Australian economy. Telecommunications, infrastructure and hospitality are the sectors that have grown significantly in the last few years necessitating a continuous supply of trained human resource. Among the major immigrant sources, India and China top the list. Prior to India, China topped the list of Australian immigration. However, due to economic resurgence in China, the number of immigrants from this country fell to second place.

India is a country where skilled human resource at affordable cost is available in considerable numbers, thereby encouraging commercial and industrial houses in Australia to source trained manpower from this country. A sizeable segment of this Australian immigration comprises temporary movement. However, many of these temporary immigrants opt for permanent Australian visa based on their work records.

Another reason for the increase in the number of Indian immigrants is the movement of students. During the last few years, there has been a sudden spurt in the number of students travelling to this country on Australian student visa. Though this visa is temporary in nature, there are distinct possibilities of these student immigrants to settle in Australia empowered with a long stay business visa or a permanent resident visa.

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Australia has developed to become a favoured destination of students

Australia has grown to become a favourite destination for academics. Students from all corners of the globe are flocking to this country for pursuing higher academic courses, professional programs or vocational training. Not only are the studying options more varied, so are earning opportunities. Students are entitled to take up temporary jobs depending on their study program and period of stay. They, empowered with Australian student visa, are also allowed rights of taking their parents, partners and dependents subject to fulfilment of certain preconditions.

Generally speaking, eligible learners immigrate to Australia on temporary visa allowing them to take up different courses. Student visa options are many, such as:

Independent ELICOS (English Language intensive Courses for Overseas Studies) – subclass 570;

Schools – subclass 571;

Higher education – subclass 573;

Post graduate research – subclass 574;

Vocational education – subclass 572;

Australia Agency for International Development (AusAID) or Defence – subclass 576; and

Non-award – subclass 575.

This wide choice offers interested students to pursue a study or vocational program as per his/her choice. Applications for visas are suitably assessed which depends on country of origin and the Australian visa subclass applied for. There are five levels of assessment beginning from Level 1 and ending in Level 5.

A student Australia visa entitles you to work for forty hours a fortnight while your study program is in session. This could extend to unlimited hours when you are between sessions or when program is not on. However, you are allowed to work more than this stipulated period of 40 hours, provided the work is charitable or does not involve any payments. In case you are in Australia pursuing a doctoral or postgraduate program, there is no limit to working hours for which you may receive payment or remuneration.

Eligible candidates for Australian student visa are allowed to bring their parents, partners and other dependent family members depending upon your assessment level and study course. In case you fall in category 1 or 2, you could bring in family members without too many restrictions However, if you fall in assessment levels 3 or 4, your study program must be for more than twelve months or you must have stayed in this country for a period of twelve months.   

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Great scholarship opportunities for candidates immigrating to Australia on Student Visa

The number of immigrant students to Australia has risen considerably in the last few years, triggered by different scholarship opportunities offered by government as well as non-government organizations. These scholarships not only cover academic courses but also vocational programs and research studies. Monetary benefit to immigrants travelling on Australian student visa takes the form of scholarships, bursaries and grants.

Australia Awards – These awards are directed at promoting knowledge, strengthening education links and improving diplomatic relationship between Australia and neighbouring nations. Under this Australian scholarship program, financial assistance is   offered by AUSAID (Australia Agency for International Development), ACIAR (Australia Centre for International Agricultural Research) and DIICCSRTEE (Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Educations.

JASON – This scholarship is meant for immigrants to Australia travelling to pursue doctoral and post graduate studies. Joint Academic Scholarships Online Network is meant for Australian as well as immigrant Australian postgraduate scholars.

IPRS – International Postgraduate Research Scholarship also is designed for students immigrating to Australia for post graduate programs, especially those involving research studies. A graduate candidate interested in studying in Australia becomes eligible for becoming a research scholar in privileged institutes of this country on winning IPRS scholarship. This scholarship is available for two years for master degree courses and three years for doctoral courses. Tuition fees and medical cost for self and dependents are covered by IPRS.

It may be noted that applicants must avail this Australian scholarship from the concerned University of study. Unlike other scholarships, the responsibility of disbursal of IPRS lies entirely with the university from where your study program is conducted.

Apart from scholarships of national significance, there are several other scholarships in Australia that are sponsored by State governments and respective universities. Victorian International Research Scholarship is one such student aid offered by the State Government of Victoria and leading universities of the state. This scholarship is particularly meant for exceptional students from any country to study in Australia.

Australian immigration agents are the best people to approach for suggesting an appropriate scholarship for a deserving candidate. These scholarships are subject to fulfilment of certain preconditions which need to be adhered to strictly.

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Points to consider while applying for an Australian visa

Australia has emerged as a much favoured destination of immigrants from all corners of the world. Lately, the number of immigrants to this country from India and China has become the highest as compared to other nations. As migration to Australia has increased substantially over the last fifteen years, the involvement of Australian immigration agents has increased by multiple folds.

With broad categories and several subclasses, Australian visa application is highly specific. For instance, applications are specific for ‘employer sponsored visa’, ‘regional sponsored visa’ and ‘independent skilled visa’. Similarly, Australian student visa are separate for school going immigrants, candidates pursuing doctoral or postgraduate courses and immigrants applying for vocational programs. Before deciding to immigrate to Australia, you must be thoroughly aware of your visa category.

In determining your visa subclass, you could refer to the official website of Department of Immigration and Citizenship of Australia or consult a registered migration agent. These Australian immigration agents not only help in selecting your visa sub-class but also assist in filling up your application. You must be cautions while filling up applications as they need to be supported with documentary evidence wherever needed. Documentation must mandatorily be in English. Documentary support in any other language must be translated in English, without which your application is liable to be rejected.

For Australia student visa, there are five levels of assessments depending upon your course of study and country of origin. Depending upon your level of assessment, you are entitled to certain rights, such as: right to bring your partner, parent or dependents; right to work, and right to settle permanently in Australia.

Certain sub-classes of immigration are issued on a temporary basis by Australia immigration department convertible to a permanent visa, subject to fulfilment of certain conditions. These pre-conditions vary from one subclass to another and need to be examined thoroughly. An authorized Australian immigration agent is the most eligible professional to assist you in determining the correct visa type.

Applications for Australian visa need to be completed as per checklist available with registered Australia migration agents. It is important to follow their instructions as even the slightest mistake might result in rejection of your application. Wherever required, health certificate, character certificate, police report and English language proficiency certification must be provided.

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Convenient ways of completing an application for Australian visa

Getting an Australian visa is not difficult provided you know the category of your immigration. In cases of uncertainty, a registered migration agent for Australia is the best professional to determine your class of immigration to Australia. Generally, Australian immigration visa are issued under categories of: Student visa, Visitor visa, Work visa, Business Visa, Permanent entry visa and Temporary entry visa.

These are broad classifications each of which is categorised into further subclasses. This determination of subclass is difficult for amateurs and untrained applicants. To remove any such confusion, an authorised Australian immigration agent is the right professional to approach. These professionals are not only thorough about the different classifications but are also knowledgeable about the rules and regulations of Department of Immigration and Citizenship of Australia.

For instance, ‘skilled migrant’ is a well-defined set of immigrants to Australia. These ‘skilled migrants’ are classified as ‘independent skilled migrants’, ‘employer sponsored migrant’, ‘ regional sponsored migrant’ and ‘distinguished talent migrant’. General skilled migration visa is the commonest type of ‘Work visa’ issued for Australian immigrants, and nominated skilled visa the most popular subclass. Similarly, there are definitive subclasses of ‘family visa’ such as ‘partner visa’, ‘parent visa’ and ‘child visa’. As this classification is not easy to understand, it is always advisable to depend upon these registered Australian migration agents for their suggestions.

The initial step to easy processing of your visa is determining this subclass type. Once this sub class has been determined, your Australian immigration agent would help you in filling an application. All applications need to be filled carefully, as even the slightest mistake might make it nullified. Wherever required, your applications must be substantiated with documentary evidence. These evidences must mandatorily be submitted in English. Certifications in other languages must be translated into English before submission. In certain cases, character certificates and health certificates are required. Police verification reports also are to be submitted in certain visa categories.

All these certifications must be prepared and submitted as directed for easier assessment and faster processing. An assessment by these Australia immigration agents is essential as a preliminary check. Requisite fees, if any, must also be submitted together with your application. If your application is completed as per the checklist issued by the Australian immigration department, assessment and processing of the same becomes faster. 

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Document Checklist helps in faster assessment of Australia Student Visa Applications

For first-time student immigrants to Australia, visa application and assessment is a trying task considering the processes involved and the documentation to be submitted. Even a slight deviation from the requisite norms could render an Australian immigration visa useless. A trusted Australian immigration agent nearest to your place is the best professional to complete visa application.

These registered Australian agents maintain a checklist of immigration documentation required. This checklist helps in faster assessment of Australia student application. An eligible student could immigrate to Australia for pursuing school studies, higher academic courses, post graduate programs and vocational training. The eligibility criteria differ from one category of study program to another. As a novice, it is unlikely for you to be conversant with all these parameters. A registered Australian immigration agent is thorough with these guidelines and hence is the perfect professional to help you in getting an appropriate Australia student visa.

Documentary support required varies from country to country and on the course applied for. For issuing student immigration visa, Department of Immigration and Citizenship conducts five levels of assessment, beginning with Level 1 and ending at Level 5, with Level 5 being the toughest. Each of these assessment levels need to be substantiated by documentary evidence, wherever necessary. Health reports are mandatory for candidates travelling to Australia on student immigration visa. In certain cases, police reports are also required to be submitted.

Knowledge of English is mandatory for all subclasses of Australian student visa. Applicants must pass an English test as recommended by Australian immigration department with documentary proof of the same. In case original supportive documents are in any other language apart from English, they need to be translated by authorised interpreters into English and submitted thereafter.

An authorised Australian migration agent is thorough about the eligibility rules for applying for a student visa. They help you in filling an application as per the terms and conditions set by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship of Australia. These registered agents also do a preliminary assessment of your application. Visa application prepared in accordance with prescribed terms and conditions are likely to be assessed faster and processed more easily. Australia student visa applications that are incomplete or faulty are likely to get rejected or delayed. To avoid any such eventualities, it is advisable to prepare your application as demanded by a registered Australian migration agent.   

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Authenticity test for Subclass 457 visa applications

Australia subclass 457 visa allows Australian employers to hire human resource from overseas for specific skill sets. This Australian visa is the most commonly used immigration instrument for hiring overseas skilled manpower temporarily. This visa subclass is specifically designed to address the shortage of local skilled human resource as demanded by certain sectors of Australian economy. 

Concerns of Visa Applicants

Immigrants empowered with this temporary work visa are eligible to work in this country for a period of four years from the date of commencement of this Australian immigration visa. The applicant is also entitled to bring in family members and travel to and from Australia for unlimited times.

This Australian immigration visa being essentially sponsored needs to be substantiated with employer’s letter and sponsorship declaration. You should also have fair knowledge of English as it is the principal language of communication. Further, your job may demand licensees for definite job types. This is crucial for technical or vocational jobs that require involvement of specially trained manpower. A health examination is also an integral part of 457 Australian visa and should be submitted in the form of a certificate.

Concerns of Sponsors and Nominators

Here, it needs to be understood that the significance of temporary work visa is entirely labour market driven. Employers in Australia would sponsor overseas skilled manpower in times of economic boom and low availability of local human resource. A robust protection environment for overseas manpower is imperative to ensure exactly the same rights as enjoyed by local citizens and permanent residents. Employers are also required to meet the same levels of training for these overseas resources as compared to Australian settlers and citizens.

Sponsors for this Australian immigration visa must have lawful operation within or outside this country. They must provide suitable training and working environment. These sponsors must not have any adverse records of employee-employer behaviour and have demonstrated non-discriminatory processes of labour welfare.

For nominated category, application for sponsorship and nomination must have taken place simultaneously. Nominees for such instances must necessarily be holders of 457 subclass visa, an applicant or a proposed applicant to this visa type. The nominated position must have close significance to employee’s qualification or expertise. Also the market salary rate should be in semblance to an Australian employee with same qualifications and skills.

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Significant aspects of Australian Bridging Visa

Australian Bridging visa is temporary in nature, allowing immigrants to remain in Australia lawfully. These are issued in situations where an Australian immigrant is awaiting a substantive visa or its extension, such as one for permanent residency. Department of Immigration and Citizenship of Australia issues three classes of Bridging visas: BVA, BVB and BVC.

BVA – Bridging visa A is issued when the period of validity of a substantive visa is expired and the subsequent one is under process. BVA is granted to immigrants who have already applied for a substantive visa while holding on to another subclass of substantive Australian visa. While holding on to a Bridging Australian visa, you are not allowed to return to Australia once you leave its shores.

A BVA enables you to remain in Australian territory while your new substantive visa is being processed. In case you already are holding a substantive visa at the time of grant of BVA, you are bound by your substantive visa conditions till its expiry date. Conditions of BVA apply only when your substantive visa period expires.

This Bridging visa allows you to stay in Australian territory in the interim time between two substantive Australian visas. Staying without this visa in this interim period makes you a non-citizen and bereft of any right of an immigrant or a permanent citizen.

BVB – Bridging visa B is also a temporary permission which allows you to stay in Australia in the interim period between expiry of one substantive visa and issue of subsequent one. Similar to BVA, a BVB might be issued while you are already having a substantive visa. Unlike BVA, BVB allows you to leave and return to Australian shores even during this period. However, you cannot overstay outside Australia while holding BVB. Your reason for travelling out of this country with Bridging Visa B and your tenure of stay must clearly be specified to Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

BVC – Bridging visa C type allows you to stay in Australia when you have applied for a substantive visa but do not hold one. Unlike in BVA or BVB where you already are a holder of substantive visa, a BVC is offered if you do not hold one. BVC, like BVA, does not entitle you to return to Australian shores once you leave this country.

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An Overview of Australian Tourist Visa

Every year, millions of tourists travel to Australia either for sightseeing, meeting friends and relatives, recreation or any other non-working reasons that do not go beyond twelve months. Australian tourist visa are issued under subclasses 600, 601 and 651, each subclass with its respective characteristics. Citizens of Australia or those that have attained citizenship by descent are not eligible for Australia tourist visa.

Subclass 600 Visitor visa 

This Australian visa is of temporary nature where visitors are allowed to stay for three, six or twelve months. You could apply for this visa from outside or inside Australian territory. Online application for this visa subclass is also possible, where the subclass is e600. Australia Visitor visa is issued under four heads, namely: tourist visa, business traveller visa, sponsored family visa and approved destination status visa.

Tourist Australia visa is issued for non-resident Australians for purposes of holiday, visiting family and friends and recreation. In case you are in Australia at the time of visa application, you should remain there till its processing. Similarly, if you are outside Australia while applying, you should remain outside till your visa’s assessment and processing.

Tourist visa is also issued to business travellers who visit the country for short trips meant for corporate presentations, negotiations or conferences. Tourist visas for commercial purposes must necessarily be applied for while you are out of Australia. In the event you are applying for a visitor visa for visiting family members or friends, it is imperative to get a sponsor who must also be willing to give a bond. Such applications must necessarily be made from outside Australia.

Depending upon your purpose of visit, you would be required to fill in the concerned visa application form. In case you are proceeding on a sightseeing trip to Australia, you need a subclass 676 visa. For business travellers on short stay, a subclass 456 visa is required. For sponsored family visa, applications need to be completed as per terms and conditions of subclass 679.

Irrespective of the subclass of Australian immigration visa, you would be required to furnish specified documentary evidences. These documentations depend on your country of origin and also your purpose of visit to Australia. For a first time visitor, it is often difficult to ascertain the exact subclass of Australian visa type. A registered migration agent is the best professional to assist you in your application for Australia tourist visa. These Australian immigration agents have a copy of tourist guidelines laid down by Department of Immigration and Citizenship of Australia.

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Applying for Resident return visa

Resident return visa is specifically meant for Australian citizens who have a default eligibility of entering this country. Permanent visa holders are rightfully allowed to stay in this country indefinitely. Candidates planning to stay outside Australian territory for some time need to get a resident return Australia visa to come back to their roots. The validity of this visa is for a period of fiver years from the day of its commencement.

This Australian permanent visa, subclass 155, is applicable for former citizens of Australia, and present and former permanent residents of Australia. Subclass 155 visa enables you to regain or maintain your importance as a permanent Australian resident. This visa is particularly meant for applicants whose travel validity tenure of permanent visa is ended or about to end.

Applying for Australia Resident return visa

Application for this subclass 155 Australia visa could be done in person, by post or online. For online applications, a series of questions are asked which are needed to be answered in correct sequence. In the event these queries remain unanswered, you might be declared ineligible for online applications. Under such circumstances, applications should be made in person or send by post.

Applications need to be substantiated by documentary evidence, wherever necessary. Here, it should be noted that ‘certified’ copies only and not original documents are to be submitted with your application. Document in languages other than English must be enclosed with an English translated version duly accredited. Applications must be complete in every way and as per instructions of Department of Immigration and Citizenship of Australia. No question should be left unattended as this increase the chance of rejecting an application.

Applications for Australia subclass 155 visa must always be accompanied by requisite charge. This charge is non-refundable in case your application fails to meet the visa requirements. 

Applications which are complete in every respect and supported with required documents and fees are assessed and processed in reasonable time. At the time of applying for an Australian visa, assistance of a registered migration agent could be taken. A pre-assessment could help you in getting a faster processing by Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

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Australian Visa Subclass 189: Skilled independent visa

This skilled independent visa is point based and issued to immigrants to Australia who are neither sponsored by any employer, family member nor territory. Empowered with Visa subclass 189, a migrant to Australia might work and live permanently in this country. Specified family members could also be included in this type of application.

Characteristics

Skilled independent visa subclass 189 is invitational which is received from an employer, territory or family member. As an initial step, an applicant needs to send an ‘expression of interest’ and nominate an occupation or profession as mentioned in ‘skilled select list’. You must not be more than 50 years and not less than 18 years of age as on the date of issuance of this invitation. Proficiency in English language as per the standard set by Department of Immigration and Citizenship is another prerequisite of applying for Australian permanent visa.

You need to be thoroughly proficient in the skill category you intend to get your Australian visa and must be able to score at least 60 in a points test. After receiving an invitation, a candidate has 60 days to send an application. Your process of application for this permanent Australian visa is indicated on this invitation. Application could be made while you are in Australian territory or outside.

Your invitation to 189 subclass visa is subject to claims as indicated in your expression of interest. Information provided in your application must be same as those mentioned in your initial interest expression and substantiated with documentary evidence wherever required. In the event you fail to apply on the first invitation, a second invitation would be sent. Failure to apply even after the second invitation would result in your name being deleted from ‘skill select list’. 

Applying for Subclass 189 Visa

Application for your Australian sub class 189 visa is to be made online. For dependents aged 18 years or more with less than adequate knowledge of English, an additional charge is applicable. This fee is collected before processing of your visa. As stated earlier, applications for this visa is to be supported with documentary proof wherever necessary. Care must be taken that all supportive documents are in English. Documents other than this language need to be translated to English by NAATI (National Accreditation for Translations and Interpreters) before submission. Before submitting an application, it is advisable to get it verified by registered Australian migration agents.

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Australian Visa Subclass 190: Nominated Skilled Migrants

Australia visa subclass 190 allows skilled manpower to migrate to this country permanently. This visa subclass is meant for migrants to Australia who is nominated by government departments or territorial organizations. Subclass 190 visa allows a migrant to Australia to work and stay permanently in this nation along with specific family members.

Similar to Visa subclass 189, applications for subclass 190 is also subject to sending a prior ‘expression of interest’, in which your area of speciality should be clearly mentioned. Before mentioning your area of specialty, it is essential to check its relevancy as per the occupation list published by Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Australia. After checking your field of expertise, it is imperative to have your skills assessed by an authorized Australian migration agent.

You must have attained 18 years of age but not more than 50 years at the time of issuance of invitation for application of subclass visa 190. In addition to being suitably qualified for the post applied for, you need to attain a minimum level of competence in English language. Migrants willing to settle permanently in Australia need to score at least 60 points in a test conducted by Australian immigration department.

While applying for this nominated Australian visa, it is important to explore your skills and get an assessment done by a registered assessing body. This assessment should be as per the demands of your nominating organization. Secondly, you must be careful that the skill nominated by you is mentioned in the occupation list declared by Department of Immigration and Citizenship. It is not possible to get a nomination for an occupation or service that does not find mention in the said occupation list.

‘Expression of interest’ carries a special significance in the assessment and processing of your application for permanent Australia visa. Not only is your invitation for application based on this ‘expression of interest’ but also your verification. Applications need to be completed carefully such that they reflect the same ideas as mentioned in your earlier interests. On receiving an invitation, an application for subclass 190 Australia visa needs to be made within 60 days. Failure to fill an application would prompt another invitation to be sent across. Two successive failures would prompt your name to be deleted from ‘Skill Select List’.

Application for your Australian subclass 190 visa need to be substantiated by documents wherever demanded, without which it may be returned or rejected.