Raul Senise

The two occupations you mentioned are classified in two very different and distinct ANZSCO classification groups. You would be wise to seek professional advice as this is potentially a tricky situation.

1. The need to travel. Generally quite accommodating but much more difficult during COVID. 2. Reason for travel and to some degree, visa applied for. 3. The bridging visa is no longer valid and they need to apply for another visa to get back to Australia. 4. They cannot apply for a new BVB while outside of Australia. 5. Will be processed as normal and when ready to finalise will send a letter stating that it cannot be finalised as the applicant needs to be in Australia (unless it was lodged before 24/03/2021).

What occupation are you looking at? Be mindful that for a 494 your occupation also needs to be on the list for the specific region, of the specific State you are looking to be sponsored by. And even then, you still need to be invited to apply.

This is very true. I've had some companies use my name as a Google AdWord so when people searched my name their business would be displayed first. As for the OP, an application as a Nurse may be possible as this occupation is on the Priority List.

AAT matters that have been returned to DOHA for processing are moving, but slowly. You can lodge a complaint with the GFU (Global Feedback Unit) but this is likely to result in only a standard response.

If you are offshore and apply for a 482, it will not be processed unless you have an occupation on the priority list and can obtain a travel exemption. If you are offshore you are unlikely to be invited to apply for a 491 visa.

It would be very unusual for the 400 visa to be granted if no travel exemption was in place. If he does not have an approved travel exemption, he will not be allowed to board the plane.

It will depend on many factors including the assessing authority requirements for your chosen occupation and the points you can score for migration purposes. If you are currently off shore a 189 r 491 would be unlikely at the moment.

The skills assessment and points for migration are two separate issues. ACS is the assessing authority for IT occupations and they can assess your skills under RPL if you have no IT qualifications. An RPL skills assessment by the ACS can be used for visa application purposes. The points you will score is a Migration issue and separate to the ACS. It will depend on many factors such as age, English, qualification, employment experience, etc. The bigger issue to consider is what visa are you looking to qualify for. If you are off shore, your current options will be limited.

Be mindful that onshore parent visa lodgments are limited by age and not available to everyone.

As you are offshore, if you do no receive a Travel Exemption approval, the visa application will not be processed and be held in abeyance indefinitely.

If you already have an Agent handling your case, you should speak with them as they will know the specifics of your matter. LMT requirements are very strict and specified by the Regulations. There is no leniency if it is not done correctly.

Not necessarily true. You can sometimes get a bridging visa once in Australia, even if an application was lodged whilst off shore. The Migration Regulations are complex and there is rarely a rule which is always consistent across all circumstances.

If your partner works in an occupation on the Priority List they may be able to use this to gain a travel exemption to return. An application can be processed before they leave so you can have the certainty of knowing they are allowed back.

There are different English requirements for the skills assessment and the visa.

There is insufficient information to provide any reasonable advice. Your friend should seek professional advice.

The reason for this is that you can attach documents and change information through the ImmiAccount. If the Agent is not in control of what documents and information are being provided to the Department, they cannot maintain control of the application and assess requirements and issues if and when they arise.

For the 801 you will need to provide fresh evidence to show that you continue to be in the relationship and continue to meet the requirements of the visa. It is not as onerous as the original 820, hence the lower fee.

For a subclass 482, certain occupation have a mandatory requirement for a skills assessment. For other occupation such as Fitter and Turner, it depends on the Country of passport, as prescribed by the relevant Legislative Instrument. The case officer has the discretion to request a skills assessment for any occupation, if they see fit.

You will need a visa to enter the country.

Unfortunately the file does not remain with the same case officer throughout the process. Once one case officer makes a request it goes back into the system and a different case officer will get the file after that.

One of the criteria for the 186 is showing that the position is genuine and needed. If you are off shore and have not been paid for a long time, it is likely the Department will conclude that your position is not required.

Your visa options will depend on your specific situation. There is no one size fits all answer to your questions. If you are already on a bridging visa, you will need to act very quickly to avoid being affected by section 48 of the Act.

A 189 at the moment would be highly unlikely as the number of invitations issued is extremely low and mostly for occupations on the Priority List. To even lodge an expression of interest for a 189 requires a skills assessment.

If you ring you will speak to someone in a call center who is not even employed by DOHA. They will tell you that published processing ties are indicative only. If you email, you will receive a very long auto response which among other things states "We are currently processing all employer sponsored applications in accordance with the Acting Minister’s announcement of 2 September 2020" and "Please note, application status enquiries and priority processing requests will NOT receive a response".