Famished for points in order to submit an EOI and receive an invitation to apply for that visa?? If yes, then get ready, your hunger might be satisfied by the recent changes to the points system. New legislation introduces changes to the Points Test for the existing General Skilled Migration visas and the new subclass 491 visa. From 16 November 2019 the points test includes: 10 points for Specialist Educational qualifications. Used to be 5 points. 10 points for applicants with…
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Partner Visas (subclass 820 and 801)
A few useful pointers for anyone thinking about preparing a partner or spousal visa application. Partner visas (or spousal visas) form an important part of Australia’s permanent migration programme. How many are granted ? The Department of Home Affairs is likely to grant over 47,825 partner visas this year. It’s important to understand that the term “partner visa” includes the Prospective Marriage visa as well as the provisional and permanent partner visas. Demand for partner visas is very high and…