Important tips for Spouse Visa Australia Applications

Spouse Visa to Australia, Part 1
Immigration Law - Spouse Visa Part 1

Under the Immigration Act of Australia there are a number of visas that facilitate the migration of 'spouses of permanent residents of Australia and citizens. In the category of "spouse visa" there are three different types of visas: -
Spouse Visa
a. When the sponsor is married to a foreign national.
Prospective spouse visa
a. When the sponsor  is dedicated to a foreign national.
De Facto Visa
a. When the sponsor (the Australian citizen or permanent resident) and foreign nationals have been in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months.

Although there are slight differences between the three different types of visas are not required behind each one and that is that there is a genuine and continuing relationship between the applicant and the sponsor of the visa to the exclusion of all others.
To determine whether a genuine and continued staring there from the Department of Immigration to the 4 factors of the relationship: -
1. Financial aspect;
2. Aspect of the home;
3. Social aspect, and
4. Commitment.

If you request one of the above visas is important to demonstrate that all the evidence you have (which covers the four aspects of the relationship) the case officer will meet you and your partner are in a genuine and permanent .

Where can I be when I file a visa for spouse?
There are a variety of factors that determine where you can submit a visa for a spouse, for example: -
- If you are applying for a prospective spouse visa must apply on the high seas;
- You can apply for the approval of both spouses and de facto visa within and outside Australia;
- If you can present your spouse or a de facto visa from within Australia is determined by the visa is held at the time of lodging. If you have a visa from a 8503 "No More Stay" condition, then you must be submit the application Out Side of Australia.

For more informaiton on Spouse Visa's, visit www.firstchoicemigration.com.au

Department of Immigration intend on creating a simpler frame work for Entry into Australia

In June 2010, the Australian Government annouced it will be simplifying and streamlining Australia’s complex visa system.

Specifically, the Australian Government committed to reduce approximately 50 per cent the number of temporary working visas by 2012 and to target 50 per cent reduction in the total number of visa subclasses by 2015.
The Visitor visa phase of the simplification and deregulation process commences with the release of the Simpler Visas: Making Visitor Visas Simpler discussion paper for public consultation. This discussion paper builds on earlier papers and seeks views on the deregulation of the Visitor visa group which is proposed to be implemented by September 2012.
See: Simpler Visas—Making Visitor Visas Simpler Discussion Paper – April 2011 (361KB PDF file

www.firstchoicemigration.com.au

Skilled Migration to Western Australia

According to the WA Resources industry, Australia urgently needs skilled migrants to fill up to 34,000 additional jobs by the end of next year, ABC Radio Australia reports.

The ten year forecast of labor and infrastructure needs within the state's mining, oil and gas sectors was released by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy who has joined the wider business community in requesting the government to substantially boost the skilled migration intake in next month's budget.

First Choice Australian Migration

Zoey Pereira, an Immigration Agent based in Perth, Western Australia has also joined the fight to increase skilled migration. "Looking at Western Australia in particular, if you look at natural population growth and current migration levels, we will find a shortage of around 150,000 skilled workers in the next six years" says Mrs Pereira. "While the Australian government is prioritising training opportunities for domestic workers to help address skills shortages, targeted migration will be very important in boosting its skilled labour needs".

To help with the burden of the forecasted skills shortage, First Choice Australian Migration will be allowing applicants to conduct a free eligibility assessment. By doing so, First Choice Migration aim to attracted those skilled prospect future Australia's who cannot or do not want to pay for immigration advice.


More information about Zoey Pereira, acting director of First Choice Australian Migration can be found at http://www.firstchoicemigration.com.au. First Choice Australian Migration provide advice on all visa types, from Spouse Visa to Prospective Marriage Visa to Skilled Migration, they can answer all of your Australian Immigration questions