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If you can’t enter Australia before the required entry date, here’s what happens:
Permanent visa holders (including subclass 309) might still be allowed to enter later, as long as their visa is still valid and they meet all the other rules. When you’re ready to travel, let the government know by filling out the travel facilitation letter request form.
Temporary visa holders (including subclass 300) will need to apply for a new visa.
Visa processing delays may occur due to several factors, such as:
- Incomplete or poorly prepared documentation
- Misinterpretation of visa requirements
- Requirement to attend an interview
- Medical or health-related concerns
- Issues linked to the criminal or security background of the applicant or dependants
- Challenges in providing adequate supporting documents
- Additional information requested by the Visa Office
- High workload, staffing limitations, backlogs, or priority cases at the Visa Office
Every visa application is different, and how long it takes mostly depends on the type of visa you apply for. If you’re applying for a permanent visa for Australia, the processing time can change based on your personal situation and what’s required. For the latest information on visa processing times, visit GIEC Global.
You can apply, but you need to follow the rules for that specific visa. For example, you may need to show that you’re only visiting for a holiday or a brief stay. Visitor visas aren’t for people who want to live in Australia while waiting for their Australia PR application to be processed.
It’s also important to tell the authorities if you’re temporarily in Australia. This way, the Department of Home Affairs can continue to process your application while you’re there.
There are three types of visas :
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) – For skilled workers without sponsorship, allowing you and your family to live and work anywhere in Australia.
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) – For skilled workers chosen by an Australian state or territory, this visa gives permanent residency to you and your family.
Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) – For skilled workers sponsored by an Australian employer, granting permanent residency for you and your family.
After living in the sponsoring state for three years and working at least one year in any job, you can apply for a permanent residency (PR) visa. By meeting these requirements in a regional area, you’ll have a straightforward path to an Australia PR without needing to retake the IELTS, PTE, or meet any other conditions.
You need at least 65 points to qualify. These points are calculated based on factors like your age, education, PTE/IELTS score, work experience, your spouse’s education and experience, and whether you have state sponsorship.
Skilled migrants need to follow the rules of their visa. This means they may have to work in the job they were approved for and always follow Australian laws.
Under the Australia skilled migration PR program, migrants must follow the visa rules. This often includes working in the job they were nominated for and following all Australian laws and regulations.
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