Parent, Remaining Relative, Aged Dependent Relative & Carer visas RE-OPENED.

Those family stream visas that has ceased on 2 June 2014 have been repealed by Greens senator today.

These are family stream visas that have been re-opened:

• Parent Visa (subclass 103)
• Aged Parent Visa (subclass 804)
• Aged Dependent Relative Visa (subclass 114 & 838)
• Remaining Relative Visa (subclass 115 & 835)
• Carer Visa (subclass 116 and 836)

Yeap...this is confusing indeed. Ceased and re-opened. This is such a political ball games!!!
We also have no idea how long this will last.

Anyone want to apply for these visas, you better be quick.

ENS Direct Entry Stream; 186

I have never pay attention to ENS Direct Entry Stream much, however this ENS Direct Entry Stream suddenly appeal to me because:

• people on any bridging visas (A/B/C); BVA, BVB or BVC can apply for subclass 186. This is one of the best option for those people who are on MRT.
• people who are on bridging visa E (BVE) because his/her outcomes from MRT turn sour, s/he can still stay in Australia and wait for ENS (186) decision in Australian...again, this is one of the best option for people who has problems with MRT.
• it doesn't matter whether you are onshore or offshore, you and your family members can apply for this subclass 186...amazing!!!

Of course, there is a catch here:

• you need to have your IELTS 6 (all 4 bands; speaking, reading, writing and listening).
• skill assessment.
• employer who willing to sponsor you (well....you can set up your own company and use that company to sponsor yourself).
• 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time working experience (doesn't have to be with your sponsor).

Family stream visa changes

Last week there was sudden change in migration program due to the 2014 budget program. Government did not wait for 1 July to implement the changes. It has cut few of visas from family stream as follow. All this changes take effect from 2 June 2014:

• Parent Visa (subclass 103)
• Aged Parent Visa (subclass 804)
• Aged Dependent Relative Visa (subclass 114 & 838)
• Remaining Relative Visa (subclass 115 & 835)
• Carer Visa (subclass 116 and 836)

As we might have noticed that this government never hesitate to implement whatever policy they have in mind. When they want to implement something, they will "just do it". Much different from previous government. Guess that everyone needs to be on the game and be ready at all time. Don't blink your eyes! Things might change before know it.

Is there such thing as a "free ride" in Australian migration scheme?

Is there such thing as a "free ride" in Australian migration scheme?

Hmmmm....interesting question I would say. I think that is really subjective. It depends how you look at it.

For me, I would say "yes", there is such thing as a free ride. There are small little loop holes here and there. If you are working in Australian migration field like I do, you will spot some. Of course, we are not refer to anything illegal or dodgy here. 

For example, an overseas student who are well qualify studying a degree which is in high priority list of the SOL. Easily s/he can get a PR through independent skilled migrant scheme. What if s/he just get into relationship just 1 month before s/he graduate and then tag his/her partner along as a dependent family member. For me, that is a "free ride" for that person. Anyway, that is solely my opinion and I do not expect anyone to agree with me.

That is purely my observation!!