Raul Senise

I'm not sure if those published processing times are current.

Processing of subclass 482 visas has become slow with very few applications finalised due to the Corona virus situation. If you are off shore, the chance of processing is slim at the moment, unless you are in a critical sector.

This is correct. You will need to create an ImmiAccount, fill out all the information and provide all new documents to evidence that your relationship is continuing and ongoing. It has nothing to do with your Agent being eager as you cannot use or access your Agent's ImmiAccount. The Agent ImmiAccount has all applications ever lodge by the Agent, not only yours. It would be illegal for them to give you access to their Agent account as it would give you access to all of their other client's applications. It can be complicated at times and this is the reason some chose to use an Agent for the process. You need to provide all of the information as required through the ImmiAccount and the attach the required documents to evidence your ongoing relationship. The Department of Home Affairs website offers some basic guidance as to what documents will be required.

This is not a straightforward issue and you should consider obtaining professional advise. You are unlikely to find a solution on a public forum. A generic template is not what you require as you need to address your specific Natural Justice letter.

With 70 points a subclass 189 is not realistic, as the last published invitation round required 95 points and only 50 invitations were given. With 70 points a subclass 190 may be possible depending on the State, although even that may be difficult with such a low score. A 491 may be more achievable. Currently both 190 and 491 are on hold while the States and Territories wait for the Government to release the quotas for the new program year.

Currently the States are not issuing invitations for 190 and 491 visas as they are waiting on the Federal Government to announce each States allocation of numbers. It is still unknown when this will occur. There have been very few invitation issued for the subclass 189 for a number of months now and the points required is very high. Only time will tell.

Very unlikely. For the last published invitation round, a minimum score of 95 was required and only 50 invitations were issued. You would be best to explore other visa options.

You may want to provide a bit more detail about your situation if you want to receive any helpful advice, as your situation is not very clear. Also be mindful that the Department's role is to process applications and assess them against the relevant Regulations and Policy. They do not provide advice or instructions.

As you are already working with an Agent, best to direct your questions to them as they can provide answers which are specifically relevant to you and your situation.

Application type Period counted Timeframe for 75% of applications Timeframe for 90% of applications Australian citizenship by conferral (general eligibility and other situations) From date of application to decision 18 months 27 months From date of approval to ceremony 8 months 9 months From date of application to ceremony 23 months 26 months

Be mindful that there are 2 applications to lodge, the Nomination for the Company and the Visa application for you. For a 186 TRT the nomination is usually the more complex of the two applications. Professional assistance is usually recommended for the nomination at least. For the visa side, it will depend somewhat on your specific situation and complexity of your case. Costs are high and a simple mistake can lead to refusal, so an initial professional assessment may be wise.

It appears that of the few travel exemptions grated to enter Australia, many are for Medical occupations working in critical sectors.

Have a look at the subclass 494.

It will depend when your 482 expires. If your 482 is cancelled, the bridging visa A connected to the 820 will also be cancelled and you will go onto a bridging visa E with no work rights. You can apply for work rights on the bridging visa E, but this will depend on your specific circumstances. I suggest you obtain professional advice to understand the full implications.

NSW does not publish the points they offer invitations for, so it is difficult to predict. Currently they have the occupation of Management Consultant listed as Low availability, which means there are few places left for this occupation. This may change in July when the Migration program year restarts and more place may become available.