Updated requirements for Australian Citizenship

PERTH, Australia - Sept. 1, 2018 - PRLog -- Australian Citizenship rules changes would have been applied and taken effect on 20 April 2017 when Government originally announced them and tried to have them take effect, however a Bill was required to be drafted and passed through Parliament first, which subsequently failed on 18 October 2017.

Since then, there have been round of discussions took place with a view to have the changes finally introduced into Australian law.

What are the latest proposed changes in Australian visas?

With the new requirements into effect, according to the proposed changes the applicant will be required to prove the following:

·      1. Prove that they have lived as a permanent resident in Australia for a minimum of 4 years

·      2. Present the Competent English efficiency which is the recommended level to pass an English language test

·      3. Demonstrate that they have cleared a new citizenship test which is designed to analyze the understanding and commitment of the applicants to the Australian values. It is a intensified version of the previous test.

·      4. Must pass the higher-level citizenship test in first attempt.

·      5. Must prove their probity and contribution to the Australian community

List of Visas Issued for Australia

There is a wide list of Australian visas which can be acquired according to the needs and conditions of an individual such as:

I.       Business, Investment and Investor Retirement Visa

  This visa has two categories: Business Visa and Investor Visa

1. Business Visa: This Visa is ideal for the individuals who wish to form a new or run an existing business in Australia. This visa authorizes the holders to live and work in the country permanently. Business Talent, Business Owner and State/Territory Sponsored Visa are the three categories of Business Visa Australia.

2. Investor Visa: Investor Visa Australia is available for the applicants who wish to establish a new or run an existing business in the country with acceptable evidence of owning and managing a business in Australia for at least two years.Investor Visa Subclass 891, State or Territory Sponsored Investor Visa Subclass 893, Business Innovation and Investment Visa Subclass 188 (Provisional) and Business Innovation and Investment Visa Subclass 888 (Permanent) are the streams of this visa

II Employer Sponsored Visa

Employer Sponsored Visa lets the non-Australian skilled workers fulfill their dream of working in Australia. This visa is classified into three categories:

1. Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482): This Visa is for the nominated skilled workers from outside of Australia.

2. Employer Nomination Visa subclass 186 (Permanent): Non-Australian skilled workers are allowed to migrate to Australia permanently with Employer Sponsored Visa 186.

3. Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Subclass 187 (Permanent): 187 Visa entitles the skilled workers to move to Australia and work in the country permanently.

III: Family Visa

There are different of Family Visa Australia that an individual can apply as per the needs, circumstances and purpose of applying for this visa:

1. Parent Visa
2. Partner Visa
3. Child Visa
4.Other Family Visa

IV: Student Visa

International applicants who wish to study in Australia can apply for Student Visa. This visa allows the students to take part in professional training modules which improves their skill set. The visa has three streams:

1. Student Visa 500: Visa Subclass 500 holders are allowed to take up a course in a certified institute of Australia for full-time studies. With this visa the students are authorized to live in Australia.

2. Training visa 407: Individuals who wish to enroll in a professional development training program in Australia can apply for Training Visa subclass 407.

3. Australian Graduate visa 485: The Temporary Graduate Visa subclass 485 is available to the applicants who are Australian graduates. Post studies the students are allowed to stay, work and study further in Australia for temporary basis with this visa.

V: Skilled Visa

The skilled migration Visa is designed with a motive to fulfill the skill shortage, leverage business and global exposure of the Australian companies. The categories of this visa include the following:

1. Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189

2. Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190

3.Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 489

4. Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 887

When it will happen?

The legislation will be analyzed and passed by the Parliament. It took almost 6 months previous year for the proposal to lapse, however aforementioned agenda has been the trending topic for more than 1 year so has the probability to take effect soon.

Conclusion

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