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  1. paulhand
    I think that you need to consult a migration agent to ascertain viability as well as talk through all the pros/cons of different visa options. Parent visas are complex as you have seen. @Alan Collettis expert in this area.
  2. paulhand
    … three months as far as the visa is concerned.
  3. paulhand
    They do vary a fair amount. 2-5 months in similar situations to what you outline would be a reasonable expectation.
  4. paulhand
    As mentioned, makes no difference, but be careful about what partner points you claim.
  5. paulhand
    Just for full transparency… I don’t offer free initial consultation's but I do rebate the initial consultation fee against any further fees if the matter progresses. My view is there can be just as much (or more) work involved in properly ascertaining that a person has no viable pathway as there is in identifying the best route. If it’s obvious from the initial information that an enquiry has absolutely no hope, then I will just say so and not take the consultation.
  6. paulhand
    To clarify: for 2nd and 3rd WHV applied for on or after 1st July 2024.
  7. paulhand
    That's a shame in hindsight as it's not needed anymore for UK passport holders! You don't need a lawyer - consult a Registered Migration Agent ... and you are wrong about the motives of most of my colleagues. We take pride in helping people achieve their migration goals.
  8. paulhand
    He's in Aus - that's why the Prospective Marriage Visa doesn't work ...
  9. paulhand
    :- ) but that won’t work as it’s an offshore application … and it’s a bit early for a partner visa. It would be helpful to know when the OP’s current visa expires. That will inform what makes sense.
  10. paulhand
    I suggest that you get some professional advice on your options as these are complex scenarios. Any permanent visa granted now would offer you 5 years in which to make a move.
  11. paulhand
    Have a word (or several) with @Alan Collett - he’s the go to guy for this type of stuff.
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    paulhand replied to Caroline01's topic in Visa Chat

    That’s kind of the point of the migration agent - helping you work out the most efficient and cost effective route. I do many consultations for clients who then go on to do their own applications.
  13. paulhand
    Can’t argue with any of that : -)
  14. paulhand
    Depends on nationality, age and whatever else is in the Department’s risk matrix.
  15. paulhand
    It’s all changed since I did it, so I’m not sure how long the programme that runs up to the final exams is. It’s the equivalent of a graduate certificate or diploma. Some details and contacts here: https://www.mara.gov.au/steps-to-register/overview (see the capstone section). Whether it’s worth it is down to how long you want to keep working for and whether you want to start building a business at this point in your life (or working for someone else!).
  16. paulhand
    I’m neither young nor especially fancy free, but Registered Migration Agent is an excellent option in this respect ;- )
  17. paulhand
    You do if you want to claim the points.
  18. paulhand
    My recent are not taking anything like that long at the moment. And if you have been married for 18 years with a teenage child then yes, you will get the permanent visa straight away.
  19. paulhand
    A degree does not need to be relevant to your occupation for you to be able to claim points for it.
  20. paulhand
    It will depend very much on the specifics of the role. Generally, Management Consultant is considered as an external client focussed role, although they can make exceptions. I would seek a specialist consultation with a registered migration agent or directly with VETASSESS as suggested above.
  21. paulhand
    No … it’s an application fee, not a grant fee.
  22. paulhand
    You need to use the name on your passport. Up to you whether you want to get a new one.
  23. paulhand
    Plus medicals (say £1300), skills assessment (varies depending on occupation - can be £1000+) and other sundries
  24. paulhand
    I stand corrected!
  25. paulhand
    It won’t be removed from the files … “no live trace” means it has been stepped down as mentioned above and wouldn’t appear in, for example, a standard DBS check but it will always sit in the background on the record and appear in an ACRO check for immigration purposes.
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