Alan Collett Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Browsing the Budget papers (as one does on a Tuesday evening) ... and noted this: The 2014‑15 Migration Programme will have 190,000 places and maintain the composition of 128,550 Skilled Stream places, 60,885 Family Stream places and 565 Special Eligibility Stream places. The Skilled Stream will continue to focus on Australia's longer term skills needs, including addressing skills shortages in regional Australia. The Family Stream will refocus on meeting the increasing demand for close family reunions. The additional partner and child places will be made available as a result of the cessation of new applications from the other family and parent (non‑contributory) places. This cessation will also enable faster processing of existing applications. (Source: http://www.budget.gov.au/2014-15/content/bp2/html/bp2_expense-16.htm , scroll down to Migration Programme — allocation of places for 2014‑15) Looks like the end of subclass 103 (Parent) and 804 (Aged Parent) visa options imminently - likely to be from the end of next month. Also the Remaining Relative visa option looks likely to go - reading between the lines. In case of need: http://www.gm-parent-visas.com/ Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Wow, that will scupper a lot of people's plans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Wow, that will scupper a lot of people's plans! Not if applicants move quickly ... if you can't get to Australia and lodge onshore before the end of next month (assuming the cut off doesn't impact sooner) go for a 103 to keep your (financial) options open ... and do it now because there will be a rush of applications, you can be reasonably assured of that. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 For people who have been planning on moving, waiting the two years and then bringing their parents over it will be a shock. Especially if they are only just here and starting their lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 http://www.gm-parent-visas.com/the-end-for-parent-and-aged-parent-subclass-103-and-804-visas/ Blog on the GM Parents website ... Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSteel Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Does this include 143 visa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 They sneaked that one in, well spotted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Does this include 143 visa? Nope. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleal Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hi Allan, Hope you are well. May I ask if this includes the contrubutory parent visa? Many Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hi Allan, Hope you are well. May I ask if this includes the contrubutory parent visa? Many Thanks No, it doesn't. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleal Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Many Thanks Alan - that is a relief! I have actually spoken to you previously on the phone (not via the forum) about the visa and when my parent is ready to get the ball rolling we will definitely be in touch again as we don't want to do the application ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vixenpops Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 This seriously sucks I moved here 18 months ago based on the fact that my mum can join us in December when she turns 65 on the Aged Parent Visa and I have been here 2 years so meet the settled criteria I hope there is a bloody long lead time as this really makes some hard lifestyle choices for people who have made decisions based on the information provided to them by immigrations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeGirl Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I really doubt there will be any lead time at all, Vixen. My guess is this will probably be rolled out for the new financial year, which starts 1 July. Of course, I'm not an agent, so that's only a guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeGirl Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Alan, I'm wondering what your take is on the planning levels shown here. Are these not accurate or outdated? http://www.immi.gov.au/media/statistics/statistical-info/visa-grants/migrant.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozza Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 How will these changes impact current partner visa applicants - i applied in feb wondering if the 8/9 month waiting time will be reduced if as it says more places will b available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Alan, I'm wondering what your take is on the planning levels shown here. Are these not accurate or outdated? http://www.immi.gov.au/media/statistics/statistical-info/visa-grants/migrant.htm Hi CollegeGirl. My understanding is that this schedule showing the planning levels for 2014/15 reflects the announcement made by the Minister yesterday: http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/sm/2014/sm214434.htm Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeman Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I understand that it is normally possible to add a partner to the 103 application after it has been lodged, but not processed. I wonder, will this still be the case if the application is lodged before the end of June, but then the visa is scrapped, would it still be possible to add a partner after June? Just posting for a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Will this change affect applications that have already been submitted but not completed? My parents are on the bridging visa while their 804 is decided. They are at the stage where they have to go for a medical to be placed on the waiting list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 The announcement refers to "cessation of new applications" so I'd assume existing applications are still eligible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Thanks Maggie May24, I hope this is the case. I couldnt bear it if my parents had to leave. My sister lives here too so my parents have no family at all left in the UK. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Thanks Alan for continuing to provide us with information on Poms in Oz. I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOMV Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Just to add to Alan's post, it seems that it's not just the aged parent visas and the Remaining Relative visas that are likely to disappear: the Carer and Aged Dependant visas are also likely to be axed. If you are planning to apply, and you are fortunately enough in that you can apply now, you really should get your applications in asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 http://www.immi.gov.au/Live/Pages/certain-family-visas-closure.aspx Added to DIBP website today ... (Thursday 22 May, 2014) Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vixenpops Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 ((((((((( there goes my kids school fees!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 http://www.gm-parent-visas.com/contributory-parent-visas-options-following-the-end-of-parent-and-aged-parent-visas/ Blog post on the visa choices for parents following the end of parent and aged parent visas for new applicants. Hopefully of help to some who are affected by the recent announcement. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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