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  • Australian Visa Options during COVID-19

    There are no shortages of negative news during the COVID-19 pandemic. At INS The Immigration Specialists, we aim to take a positive approach. Below are six visa options that you may be eligible to apply for during these uncertain times.  

    1. Global Talent Independent Program

    The Global Talent Independent Program is a new pathway to gain an invitation for the Distinguished Talent Visa (subclasses 858 and 124).

    The Australian Government has announced priority processing for 5,000 positions under the Global Talent Independent Program in the 2019/2020 migration program year. The program year will end on 30 June 2020 so we recommend that eligible applicants lodge their visa applications sooner rather than later.

    The program aims to attract highly skilled applicants in the high-growth target sectors below:

    • Agricultural Technology (AgTech)
    • Financial Technology (FinTech
    • Medical Technology (MedTech)
    • Cyber Security
    • Energy and Mining Technology
    • Space and Advanced Manufacturing
    • Quantum Information/Advance Digital/Data Science and ICT

    The requirements for those working in the target sectors are:

    • Ability to attract a salary at or above the Fair Work High Income Salary Threshold (this varies each financial year and at time of publication is AUD148,700) or 
    • Recent graduate of PHD or a Masters program with high grades

    The benefits of a visa under the Global Talent Independent Program are:

    • Very fast processing – outcomes can be expected in weeks or months
    • Straight to Australian permanent residency visa holder status
    • No expensive Skilling Australians Fund levy
    • No need for a job offer in Australia
    • Access to Medicare

    2. Skilled Migration for Medical Professionals – subclasses 189, 491 and 190

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline medical professionals are more essential than ever. To assist with shortages in medical professionals during this time, many Australian states and territories have eased their criteria for state nomination for medical professionals.

    For example, in South Australia, registered nurses no longer need 5 years of work experience for nomination. Priority has also been given for state nomination applications by healthcare workers.

    3. Working Holiday Visas – subclasses 417 and 462

    Backpackers working in health, aged and disability care, agriculture and food processing and childcare will be able to work for one employer for more than 6 months. Those already holding working holiday visas that expire in the next six months and are working in these areas are eligible to apply for a second or third visa to extend their stay.

    4.Temporary Activity Visa - subclass 408 – Australian Government Endorsed Event stream

    The Australian Government has introduced a new stream for people whose visas have expired or are about to expire.

    The purpose of the new visa stream provides a pathway for certain former and current holders of temporary visas to lawfully remain in Australia if they are unable to depart due to COVID-19 restrictions.

    The criteria are:

    • onshore and currently hold a visa that will expire in 28 days or less; or
    • onshore and held a visa that has expired for no longer than 28 days; and
    • have no other visa options and are unable to depart Australia due to COVID-19 travel restrictions; and
    • must be part of response to workforce shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to areas including, but not limited to, agriculture, aged care and public health.

    5. Visitor Visa – subclass 600

    If your current visa is expiring soon and you are unable to depart Australia, you may apply for a visitor visa to extend your stay in Australia. If you have a ‘No Further Stay’ condition (8503, 8534 and 8535) attached to your current visa, you will need to apply for a waiver to apply for a visitor visa.

    6. Partner Visa – subclass 820

    If you have an Australian partner, you may want to consider a partner visa application. The length of a de facto relation for migration purposes is 12 months. If you have applied for further visas to stay in Australia due to travel restrictions, this time spent in Australia with your partner will be counted towards your de facto relationship in a future partner visa application.

    FIND OUT IF YOUR OCCUPATION IS IN DEMAND IN AUSTRALIA

    INS The Immigration Specialists Can Help!

    We continue to extend professional advice through an Online Interactive Assessment on your options conducted by our International Migration Specialist so you can be confident that you meet the immigration requirements.

    Book in for a consultation today!

    ☎️ Visa Info Hotline: 0949.987.0664

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    📥 Just submit your Assessment Details here: https://tinyurl.com/sutjfmf and our Migration Information Specialists will reach you shortly.

    Our VISA HOTLINES in the different branches are also ACTIVATED to provide you continuous and accessible services for your visa and immigration application needs.

    These are Visa Hotlines that you can reach:

    ☎️Dagupan Branch - 0928.441.7597
    ☎️Laoag - 0928.441.7724
    ☎️Bacolod Branch - 0921.922.4499
    ☎️Baguio Branch - 0928.441.7597
    ☎️Zamboanga Branch - 0928.441.7597
    ☎️Davao Branch - 0928.441.7597

    OR you may send your RESUME at the following email addresses:

    📩Dagupan Branch - 𝐢𝐧𝐬.𝐝𝐠𝐩𝐧_𝟕𝟕𝟕@𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐨.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐩𝐡.
    📩Laoag - 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐦@𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐨.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐩𝐡
    📩Bacolod Branch - 𝐢𝐧𝐬_𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡@𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐨.𝐜𝐨𝐦
    📩Baguio Branch - 𝐢𝐧𝐬.𝐝𝐠𝐩𝐧_𝟕𝟕𝟕@𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐨.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐩𝐡.
    📩Zamboanga Branch - 𝐢𝐧𝐬.𝐝𝐠𝐩𝐧_𝟕𝟕𝟕@𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐨.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐩𝐡.
    📩Davao Branch - 𝐢𝐧𝐬.𝐝𝐠𝐩𝐧_𝟕𝟕𝟕@𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐨.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐩𝐡.

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