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25.01.2022 The Australian government has finally passed the legislation which will allow parents of migrants to spend long periods in Australia. The Federal Government has announced it will open applications for the much-awaited temporary sponsored visa for parents in the first half of 2019. Here are the seven must-know facts about the new temporary sponsored visa for parents.... 3-year-visa will cost $5000, a 5-year-visa will cost $10,000 and a 10-year-visa will cost $20,000, with the opportunity of a single renewal for another five years at the same price. 15,000 people each year will be granted this long stay parent visa. Children/Sponsors will be required to pay for their parents' private health insurance. The children will also need to act as financial guarantor on any extra healthcare costs their parents rack up in Australia. Those on the new visa will not be allowed to work, however, the government hopes they will take on family roles which would see reduced pressure on childcare facilities. Those sponsoring their parents for the new visa need to be Australian citizens or permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. The visa-holders would not be allowed to reapply beyond the 10 years and would have no pathway to permanent residency. This visa will be available in the first half of 2019. The new temporary long stay visa for parents is a response to calls from migrant communities who have called for reform to parent visas, arguing that the current system is complex and prone to long delay.

24.01.2022 The latest express entry draw which took place on 6th September have been invited total of 2,772 candidates.The draw demands a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 435 or above.

23.01.2022 #VISITOR VISA OPTIONS FOR PARENTS AFTER COVID-19 Parent visa applications can be lengthy and expensive. Whilst on the other hand, visitor visa may be a good alternative to bring your parents to Australia cheaper and faster. Whilst due to the COVID-19 situation most offshore Visitor and Parent visas are put on hold you can still prepare and submit a SC600 or a parent visa (SC870, SC143, SC173, SC103) from offshore (Outside Australia) and SC884, SC804 onshore (in Australia).

22.01.2022 The latest express entry draw has been announced on 20st of September inviting 2,785 applicants on CRS cut off 433. Candidates who have scored 433 and above CRS can now apply for Permanent Resident Visa for Canada.There is a decline in

16.01.2022 POSSIBILIY FOR DELAY IN YOUR VISA APPLICATION ? Delays can possibly result from and include: 1. Poor documentation and presentation 2. Misunderstanding of visa requirements 3. The need for an interview 4. Health issues 5. Complications regarding the criminal or security status of the applicant or dependants 6. Applicant’s difficulty in obtaining satisfactory supporting documents 7. Requests by the Visa Office for additional supporting information 8. Visa Office workload demands, staffing limits, application backlogs and identified priorities CONSENSUS IMMIGRATION SERVICES

14.01.2022 #India suspends all tourist visas and e-visas for travellers

14.01.2022 WHAT IS PERMANENT RESIDENT ? PR will give you a permanent right to live and work in Australia and unlimited travel and entry to Australia. You are eligible for medical care (medicare) immediately, but must be resident in Australia for two years before qualifying for social welfare assistance (i.e. unemployment benefits). You are not permitted to vote as a permanent resident in Australia. After four years, you can apply for citizenship, entitling you to an Australian passport.... This visa will be renewed after 5 years. To renew your permanent residency, you must have been lawfully present in Australia for a period of, or periods that total, not less than two years in the period of five years. Limited exceptions to the two-year rule apply Temporary residents (those on student and work visas) are generally not entitled to medical care or social welfare assistance at any time and are generally unable to remain for longer than 4 years. These applicants are recommended to take out private health insurance. There are many other social security benefits once you get PR. CONSENSUS IMMIGRATION SERVICES

12.01.2022 Australia no longer operates Exchange Control, and Australian residents are free to move money into and out of Australia, and save and invest overseas as they wish. However, amounts of more than AUD 10,000 in cash (but not bank drafts, or traveller’s cheques) must be reported to Australian customs when carried into or out of Australia. Keeping your money overseas does not exempt you from paying Australian tax on it either.

12.01.2022 WHY US ? There are various self assessment facilities on the Internet which can give you a Common idea on whether you are eligible to apply for an Australian skilled visa. These facilities are simply not sophisticated enough to recognize the subtleties of a case which (more often than not) can have a significant impact on the viability of an application. A constant change in the immigration law makes it more difficult to have an accurate analysis. Many times it ends up in a w...rong application. Due to diversity of the visa structure, sometimes you will lose an important option which will lead to faster processing. An assessment done by a registered Australian migration agent (esp. one who works primarily on skilled migration to Australia) should be far more accurate when assessing skilled related Australian visas. Will the immigration authorities or Embassy help me to prepare my application and make sure that everything is as per guidelines before applying? No. This type of service is no longer provided by Immigration department. The authorities exists to enforce the immigration law, make decisions on residence applications and to issue visas. Although basic information and application forms are available on the immigration website, the authorities are unable to provide independent advice and personalized guidance on your specific case. That is the reason the department encourages people to utilize the services of only registered migration agents. CONSENSUS IMMIGRATION SERVICES

11.01.2022 It depends on where you are arriving from. If your home country operates exchange controls, you may find it difficult. If not, you should check with your current bank to see if it has any special links with an Australian bank or check with Comman wealth bank of Australian who operate in your current country of residence. They are opening accounts for migrants before you land in Australia. They will help you to open an account with one of their Australian branches. Once you arrive in Australia, you can open a bank account with no identification other than your passport for the first number of weeks (it depends on the bank about 6 weeks is typical). After that you need additional forms of ID under the 100 point system that operates in Australia. A passport and driving licence are enough evidence to meet this requirement.

11.01.2022 HOW DOES MEDICARE WORK FOR MIGRANTS ? As soon as you arrive as a resident, you should visit a Medicare office with proof of your PR status. You will be able to register for Medicare straight away (in fact you can do this even if you’re on a holiday validating your visa), and you will get a temporary Medicare card. Once you’ve done this, if you need to see a doctor, just go to any medical centre (many of which open all day, 7 days a week) and wait your turn. Many medical centr...es will ‘bulk-bill,’ in other words they bill Medicare directly and you don’t pay at all (provided you have your Medicare card with you). If the medical centre doesn’t bulk-bill you need to pay (AUD 35 is typical for a GP consultation) and you can claim about 70% the money back in either cash or electronic funds transfer to your bank account if you bring the receipt and your Medicare card. If you need an X-ray or other tests you can get these at pathology centres which are located in almost every suburb. You normally need to be referred by a doctor. Again most of these places will bulk-bill Medicare directly, or you can claim most of the cost back. You should get used to carrying your Medicare card with you at all times in Australia. CONSENSUS IMMIGRATION SERVICES

05.01.2022 HOW CAN I BECOME AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN ? You may become a citizen of Australia in one of three possible ways. By Birth: ... In Australia people automatically become an Australian citizen if they are born here and one or both of their parents must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia. By Descent: If you are the child of an Australian citizen but you are born overseas you will generally be granted Australian citizenship. There are a number of rules that might apply to people in this category. These are indicated in the Australian Citizenship Act, 1948. By Grant: If you are a non-citizen of Australia you can apply to become an Australian citizen. You must meet several requirements, which generally are that, you: 1. Are an Australian permanent resident 2. Are over 16 ye ars of age 3. Have lived in Australia as a permanent resident for a total of two years in the previous five, including a total of 12 months in the two years immediately preceding the date of application. Total stay in Australia should be more than 4 years 4. Have knowledge of Basic English 5. Understand your responsibilities and privileges as a citizen CONSENSUS IMMIGRATION SERVICES