Alicia23 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Hi everyone, wonder if anyone can help. My husband and I have a temporary shortage skill visa and would like to apply for permanent residence. My understanding is that permanent residencies are not being accepted because of the current situation, but we can still apply for expression of interest?, Also, I have the visa which is electronic on my passport which is currently expired and I am unable to obtain a new one since I need to go in person to the Embassy in Canberra and because of the situation, it is very difficult, would the system or expression of interest would still allow me to input my details even if the expiration date of the passport is finished?? the main applicant would be my husband, but i assume i have to put my details too and even though my visa is electronic on my current passport, it is expired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Yes, you can apply. Though, unless your employer is sponsoring, it, it is difficult as the 189 visa needs 95 points to get an invite and the 190 is currently closed. The passport though may also be an issue, I would speak to a good migration agent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelderGuy5 Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 13 hours ago, Alicia23 said: Hi everyone, wonder if anyone can help. My husband and I have a temporary shortage skill visa and would like to apply for permanent residence. My understanding is that permanent residencies are not being accepted because of the current situation, but we can still apply for expression of interest?, Also, I have the visa which is electronic on my passport which is currently expired and I am unable to obtain a new one since I need to go in person to the Embassy in Canberra and because of the situation, it is very difficult, would the system or expression of interest would still allow me to input my details even if the expiration date of the passport is finished?? the main applicant would be my husband, but i assume i have to put my details too and even though my visa is electronic on my current passport, it is expired. Very hard to get 189 or 190 these days depending upon the occupation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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