The Australian government has adjusted a large number of visa regulations. What changes will occur?
1. Applicants from the Capital Territory
Visa applicants from the Capital Territory do not need to submit all required documents when applying. These documents can be provided when requested by the visa officer. However, starting next month, if the applicant misses any documents, the visa officer can reject the application without requiring the applicant to submit documents.
2. Skilled immigrant spouse
According to current regulations, if the applicant’s spouse is over 50 years old, the applicant may receive 5 points from the spouse’s skills assessment. The upper age limit for skilled immigrant spouses to apply for extra points will be lowered to under 45 years old. Applicants can apply for a spouse or common-law partner bonus from age 50 to 45, which will have a significant impact on many applicants who want to obtain 5 points.
3. Credit card processing fee
The credit card payment rate for all applicants will increase from 0.98 to 1.32. Mohan doesn't think it's a major reform, but one that people should take note of.
4. South Australian applicants
The current state-sponsored 132 visa category has a significant business background (SignificantBusinessHistory). Whether the products or services exported by the South Australian government to the sub-category applicants are beneficial to the state (BenefittoState, There are requirements for BTS (referred to as BTS). Starting from July 1, relevant requirements will be increased. Applicants under the age of 55 who have not obtained a regional franchise must export products or services (turnover) of at least AUD 600,000.
5. Family visa regulations have changed
According to SBS, the Australian government announced that it will adjust the submission methods and locations for some family immigration visa applications. Department of Home Affairs (Department of Home Affairs) single visa or spouse visa will be signed online on the 18th, and applications for other family immigration visas will be submitted to the Perth Visa and Naturalization Office.
6. Unmarried visa and spouse visa
Applicants for unmarried visa and spouse visa must submit their application online through the ImmiAccount system and pay the application fee.
7. Other family visas
Other family visas must submit service applications to the Perth Visa and Naturalization Office by ordinary mail (post) or courier (courier). Applicants will not be able to submit applications through overseas offices or service providers contracted with the Australian immigration department. This includes subclasses 116 and 836 Carer Visa (CarerVisa), 115 and 835 Final Family Member Visa (Remaining RelativeVisa) 117, 838 Senior Citizens AgedDependentRelativeVisa.