paulhand

4 hours ago, Leechy said:

My understanding is that of I'm successful with QPS I get invited to apply for a visa?

 

 

They will tell you what to do. 

4 hours ago, Leechy said:

I wondered about the age thing but QPS have stated the age limit is 55! Don't know how they get round the immigration age restrictions or are they that short of officers and applicants they are relaxing this?

Was hoping someone on here would have been through it. 

QPS (and some other organizations/companies) have a labour agreement with the Commonwealth government which allows  concessions to the standard grant terms for the specific visa(s). Each agreement is bespoke and may contain different concessions. 

18 minutes ago, Marisawright said:

So even though the OP has only visited as a tourist for 4-6 weeks each year over the last 9 years, that still counts as 'living in Australia"?

It counts as having spent more than 12 months in the country (assuming the maths gets to that). This is the trigger for asking for a police check. The wording does vary between application forms, but the concept is the same. 

9 minutes ago, CudworthKeith said:

The form does not ask for a Yes /No answer. The question is what information is required on the form, is it the month and year of each visit to Australia within the last 10 years required

Ok you got me on the semantics … sorry, the usual question is “have you lived anywhere for longer than 12 months”.

Here, the answer is Australia and they want want exact dates so they can calculate how many days you have spent in the country. This is about which police checks they need. You can attach a separate page if there are a lot of trips. 

5 hours ago, CudworthKeith said:

Could please advise me of what is expected for the 804 visa application question 65, I am not sure what to put, we have been visiting our family since 2014 so have spent a cumulative total of above 12 months here. Or am I misinterpreting the question.

Thanks in advance

Then the answer is yes…

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This is very specialised stuff … I recommend that you contact a registered migration agent or an Australian “accredited specialist” lawyer who is well versed in this type of application. I can make a referral if you wish. 

5 hours ago, LancsLass said:

Paul is correct

It’s my job to be.  ;- )

1 minute ago, Welshieabroad said:

Are you an agent who looks over applications done by people or do you not offer that service?

I am happy to answer specific questions on an application during a consultation, but I don’t offer a blanket “review” service. 

Just now, Welshieabroad said:

Yes, I meet all of the NSW criteria, 

You don’t if you also apply to VIC (based on the final bullet point quoted), which was the basis for your original question. 

Each state makes its own decisions on timings and generally spread things across the programme year, which runs from July-June. Realistically, this means that most invites will come between August and May as the programme takes a bit of time to wind up and wind down each year. The best time to submit an EOI is as soon as you possibly can!

From the NSW website:

”

Basic eligibility

To be considered for NSW nomination, at a minimum, you must meet the following basic criteria:

• Meet all requirements outlined by Home Affairs for this visa 
• Be skilled in an occupation that is:
  • within an ANZSCO unit group identified on the NSW skills list for this visa; AND
  • is eligible for the visa
• Be currently residing in NSW, or offshore, and have continuously done so for a minimum period of six months
• Have submitted an EOI SkillSelect seeking nomination for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) only and NSW only  ”

You are correct that he should have informed the Department about his change in relationship status, this is clearly noted in the application form. 
I don’t think it’s an issue of “fighting a case that he cannot win” because he’s not really fighting “a case”. His situation is more complex than it need have been, but if he’s in a new, solid relationship with an Australian and/or has a skilled occupation then there will, most likely be viable pathways available to him. But, the sequencing does need to be got right and, it is possible, although not guaranteed, that he will need to go offshore for a bit. 
A consultation to get a proper understanding of his situation shouldn’t cost “$$$$$$” rather a couple of hundred $. He doesn’t need a lawyer, as he is not going to court. Any of the registered migration agents who post regularly on this site will be able to provide an ‘honest’ assessment of the options for a reasonable professional fee. 

With VETASSESS, deemed skilled dates depend on the occupation and what qualifications you have. Occupation specific guidance is on their website. 

7 hours ago, Kirsjo said:

Just want to know does this mean I am waiting for a review if I need further testing ? 

Correct. 

11 hours ago, Welshieabroad said:

EOI help 
I have been working for my employer for 10+ years, but only 4 qualifies as some is part time/maternity. How do I show this? I don't want to over claim points.
Do I just put it as two jobs over the time? Or can I somehow tell them only some is relevant?

Don’t tick the ‘relevant’ box and the system won’t include that employment for points purposes. 

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-skill-shortage-482/short-term-stream#HowTo

From BUPA: “

If you're over 31 when you become eligible for Medicare, you then have 12 months to take up private hospital cover before Lifetime Health Cover (LHC) loading applies. After this time, an extra 2% is added to your premium for each year you're over the age of 30 to a maximum of 70%. LHC stays on your policy for 10 years. We'll need a copy of your Medicare Eligibility Letter to confirm your Medicare eligibility date.

If you're under 31 when you become a permanent resident, you'll have until the 30th June following your 31stbirthday to take out private hospital cover to avoid incurring LHC loading. There's also the age-based discount (ABD) available on private hospital cover if you're between 18 and 29 when you take it out. This can save you up to 10% on your premiums until you turn 41!”

https://www.bupa.com.au/help/membership/membership-details/permanent-resident-health-insurance

Also at ATO: https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Medicare-and-private-health-insurance/Private-health-insurance-rebate/Lifetime-health-cover/  “you are a new migrant to Australia, and are aged 31 or over, and you had hospital cover within 12 months of being registered for full Medicare benefits”

The Department’s view on the option to apply onshore is that it is ‘in exceptional circumstances’ only, generally meaning something has changed since they arrived in Australia which makes it impossible to leave e.g. an accident or a pandemic. Just because they, or you, would find it ‘inconvenient’ is not considered as ‘exceptional’. 

9 hours ago, Emily91 said:

Therefore, I am still not entirely sure if my visa went into the queue in January or April. 

There isn’t really a queue as such for skilled or partner visas. Skilled visas are processed in line with the instructions to the Department from the minister contained in a Ministerial Direction. 
 

Medicals are automatically requested when you lodge the application and if you haven’t actually completed them when someone picks up the application, you will get a manual request to do them.  A manual request would generally suggest that everything else was decision ready, but people’s mileage varies on how quickly they get a response after that. It’s important to click the ‘I have provided the necessary information’ button after completing any manual request. 

21 minutes ago, teejaybee said:

My original question relates to the section which says 'why you want to travel' ? and wondering if a request to visit UK family members once or twice a year

would gain approval.

 

 

I'd be very surprised if it didn't. 

8 hours ago, Marisawright said:

The problem is that you are NOT ALLOWED to look for work while on a tourist visa.  If Immigration suspects that's why you're there, they'll cancel the visa and put you back on the next plane. So don't bring printed resumes or certificates or anything that would give you away.  If asked, just say you're coming to check out different locations.  

Both the eVisitor and the ETA visas prohibit work other than ‘business visitor activity’ which is defined in the regulations as including “making a general business or employment enquiry”. If the OP is just going for interviews then she is not in breach of this condition.  Having a permanent visa application in the pipeline reinforces the rationale for any employment enquiry. 

9 hours ago, Paul0015 said:

what reason i can mention so she can stay bit longer 

The actual reason is a good place to start. Remember that a new visa will replace the one she currently has. You could always take her on a short holiday to Bali or NZ to reset the stay period on her current visa. 

From the Department’s policy manual for points calculation: “As employment must be for remuneration, only periods of leave on full pay will be counted as time during which an applicant was employed. This means those periods of extended leave without pay (for example, maternity or paternity leave) will not be counted as a period of employment.”

"Program opening for 2023-24 Financial Year

Migration Queensland await the final decision from the Department of Home Affairs on our quota and planning levels for 2023 - 24. Once this is finalised, and our systems are aligned with the refreshed criteria and program structure, we will determine a date to open the new program and will publicise this on our website."