Alan Collett Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/new-visa-charges-1july2013/ This also confirms the introduction of a new per applicant component to the amount to be paid to the Department of Immigration. This charge will be paid by each additional applicant included in or added to a combined visa application (unless an exemption applies). The amount varies according to the age of the applicant and the visa subclass, and is added to the base application charge. For subclass 189 and 190 visa applicants the Additional Applicant Charge (AAC) for those aged 18 or over is 50% of the base charge. The amount for those aged under 18 the AAC is 25% of the base charge. The proposed visa pricing details from 1st of July 2013 are here: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/new-visa-charges-1july2013/_pdf/visa-pricing-table.pdf Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Thank you for posting Alan, jeez they are certainly trying to make emigrating an expensive option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 All helps to keep downward pressure on the fees of migration agents ... :wink: Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Note also the additional Visa Application Charge consequences where a baby arrives during application processing ... Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maimenon Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Hi Alan..I am bit confused with the new fees which has been rolled out by DIAC. My Husband is the main applicant for subclass 190 for WA. Along with him, myself and our 6 months old daughter are the dependents. So now does the main visa charge for all 3 of us remains at AUD 3060 or do we pay the additional new charges?? Kindly clarify as i am utterly confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 The additional charges will come in to effect on 1 July for new applications lodged. If you 190 has already been lodged before 1 July 2013 ( doesn't matter if have CO yet or visa) you will pay the current visa fee. But is application not lodged before 1 July you will pay the new fee which for your family would be about $5355. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickandange Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Bit peed off that our migration agent hasn't taken the initiative to inform us of these changes! But hey ho, we'd pay double the new fee to get out there so I suppose we best crack on filling the piggy bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del70 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Oh my! So instead of our 190 visa costing us (2 adults 2 children) 3060AUD, it will be costing 6120AUD?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redski26 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 So glad I got good advice from migration officer and knew this was coming so lodged this week PHEW........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Remember that lodging an EoI is not the same as lodging a visa application - so if you are lodging an Expression of Interest under SkillSelect this will not be sufficient as to avoid the new per applicant basis of charging. You must receive and accept the invitation from DIAC to lodge a visa application before the end of this month to escape the new Additional Applicant Charge. Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ and claire Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Wow! Can't believe it's gone up. So as a family of 5, it would be the $3060, $1530 and $765x3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 omg it's gonna cost me another thousand pounds to apply for the visa....so much for applying early next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Wow! Can't believe it's gone up.So as a family of 5, it would be the $3060, $1530 and $765x3? Yes, 'fraid so ... Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 omg it's gonna cost me another thousand pounds to apply for the visa....so much for applying early next year. Possible to apply in the next fortnight? Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Oh wow! It is now going to cost us double at over $6000 as we aren't eligible until March. I can't believe it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 The thought did cross my mind but we're doing it ourselves and we haven't saved enough yet- we're going over with not a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimbobread Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Thanks for posting this! We're hoping the skills assessment comes through so we can apply before 1st! Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Thanks for posting this! We're hoping the skills assessment comes through so we can apply before 1st! Good luck everyone! If its the 189 visa you are too late to apply before 1 July, last round of invitations are Monday 17th Australian time. If 190 your state would need to sponsor very fast, to get invitation by 30 June which would be unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maimenon Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 The additional charges will come in to effect on 1 July for new applications lodged. If you 190 has already been lodged before 1 July 2013 ( doesn't matter if have CO yet or visa) you will pay the current visa fee. But is application not lodged before 1 July you will pay the new fee which for your family would be about $5355. I have already applied an EOI and lodged WA state sponsorship on June 6th. Our skill assessment results are expected by July end. If I am invited by WA to lodge my visa by June 30th and I make the application and pay the Visa fees before June 30th, then I should pay AUD 3060 right? However I should be having 60 days to upload all documents as the only documents which I will not have is my skill assessment results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyenglish Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I have already applied an EOI and lodged WA state sponsorship on June 6th. Our skill assessment results are expected by July end. If I am invited by WA to lodge my visa by June 30th and I make the application and pay the Visa fees before June 30th, then I should pay AUD 3060 right? However I should be having 60 days to upload all documents as the only documents which I will not have is my skill assessment results. Surely you have to have a completed skills assessment and the results in your hand before you can apply for a state sponsored visa? Jonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I have already applied an EOI and lodged WA state sponsorship on June 6th. Our skill assessment results are expected by July end. If I am invited by WA to lodge my visa by June 30th and I make the application and pay the Visa fees before June 30th, then I should pay AUD 3060 right? However I should be having 60 days to upload all documents as the only documents which I will not have is my skill assessment results. You won't get state sponsorship without a positive skills assessment, even if you did and lodged your application, it would then be denied by DIAC for not meeting the requirement if holding a positive skills assessment before applying. You must hold positive skills assessment before you can be invited. It was the case with WA before you could not apply for state sponsorship without a positive skills assessment. Has this changed??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I have already applied an EOI and lodged WA state sponsorship on June 6th. Our skill assessment results are expected by July end. If I am invited by WA to lodge my visa by June 30th and I make the application and pay the Visa fees before June 30th, then I should pay AUD 3060 right? However I should be having 60 days to upload all documents as the only documents which I will not have is my skill assessment results. http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/index/faqs/ Can I submit an EOI if I have not completed an English language test, skills assessment or Job Ready program? No, not if you need these in order to submit an EOI. If you are submitting an EOI for a points based visa, you must have completed an English language test, skills assessment or job ready program (if applicable) before you submit a complete EOI. You do not need to attach documents to your EOI. However, you must enter accurate information in your EOI that matches the information on the supporting documents. i would suspect you state sponsorship application will be refused as you don't have a valid EOI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janine Lawson Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Note also the additional Visa Application Charge consequences where a baby arrives during application processing ... Best regards. what are the app charge consequences with a new arrival Alan? can't find it! sorry, J :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 what are the app charge consequences with a new arrival Alan? can't find it! sorry,J :-) It will be cost of child $765, this only applies to visas not been granted, I. E. put on hold due to pregnancy and not able to complete chest X-ray. Applications already been granted will need to apply for child visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maimenon Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/index/faqs/Can I submit an EOI if I have not completed an English language test, skills assessment or Job Ready program?No, not if you need these in order to submit an EOI.If you are submitting an EOI for a points based visa, you must have completed an English language test, skills assessment or job ready program (if applicable) before you submit a complete EOI.You do not need to attach documents to your EOI. However, you must enter accurate information in your EOI that matches the information on the supporting documents.i would suspect you state sponsorship application will be refused as you don't have a valid Hi...for EOI only the skill assessment reference number from vetassess was needed which I have mentioned as I had lodged my skill assessment on 24th may...when applying my WA state sponsership my skill assessment results were not needed and my EOI states that it has been submitted successfully with 60 points and also reviewed by CO...if I am invited to apply for my Visa by WA I need to attach all documents then..so skill assessment results are needed when I have a positive invitation by WA.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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