TeeTMI Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Visa Application Charge Increases 1st September News just coming in that there will be an increase in many visa application charges as of the 1st September 2013!As an example the Skilled Independent basic charge will increase from $3060 to $3520. Primary Applicant $3,520Secondary Applicant >18 $1,760Secondary Applicant <18 $880http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2013L01534This along with the additional applicant fees introduced in August will be a real blow to many would-be visa applicants. Tee Edited August 8, 2013 by TeeTMI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21yearsoutofrsa Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Budget deficient is hurting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heymanse Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Theu are really putting the squeenze on would-be immgrants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTMI Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 As there are a number of people on the forum interested in the Contributory Parent VisaAs of the 1st SeptemberFirst InstalmentBasic Charge $2370Additional Applicant >18 $1185Second Instalment$48,550 (per applicant) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan83 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Wasn't the second instalment for the CPV charge previously about $33k?! That's a massive increase!Edit - never mind. It was about $42k - still about a 15% increase :'( Edited August 8, 2013 by Donovan83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino1 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Why this increase again when it was already nearly doubled from July, two months ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbop Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Funding for PNG deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clover Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thanks for sharing Tee ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTMI Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thanks for sharing Tee ! You are welcome - I just wish I was rather coming on and saying that there has been a 15% reduction in fees. I would love to be posting something more positive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clover Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Yes , I understand You always keeping us updated is priceless though, thanks for your kindness and for always sharing. I really do appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadEnoughofJuju Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 They really are making it more and more difficult for people in 3rd world countries to make the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acmac Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Thank you for the info. By "Secondary Applicant >18" and "Secondary Applicant >18", I assume this includes my spouse and children (dependants)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTMI Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) Thank you for the info. By "Secondary Applicant >18" and "Secondary Applicant >18", I assume this includes my spouse and children (dependants)?Yes, in respect of the skilled independent visa one person 'the primary applicant' will be assessed for their eligibility re the skills/occupation. The other visa applicants are the primary applicants partner and dependants:'Secondary Applicant >18' refers to dependants over the age of 18 this would include partners, and adult dependants over 18 years of age. 'Secondary Applicants <18' would be dependants under the age of 18, such as your children.The secondary applicant fees were recently introducedTee Edited August 19, 2013 by TeeTMI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acmac Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Thank you Tee. Wow, this is turning out to be quite an expensive excercise - I guess one has to look at the bigger picture. We decided to move about a month back as we just weren't sure what the future held in store for our 2 kids and thought we'd rather just make the move now rather than wait to find out. Awaiting my assessment results currently, after which we'll be able to apply for the visa (hopefully having been successful with the assessment). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTMI Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Thank you Tee. Wow, this is turning out to be quite an expensive excercise - I guess one has to look at the bigger picture. We decided to move about a month back as we just weren't sure what the future held in store for our 2 kids and thought we'd rather just make the move now rather than wait to find out. Awaiting my assessment results currently, after which we'll be able to apply for the visa (hopefully having been successful with the assessment).Yes, it is has been quite awful for people who were in the pipeline this year and have been hit by the secondary applicant charges plus the increased fees which have effectively double the visa application charge for a family of 4 in a matter of months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriD Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I feel so bad for everyone hit by this blow just after the blow if the July increases. Huge huge hugs to you all! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCabes Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 no words. :( :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Oh my word...if we had to apply now it would cost us 60k just for the app, excluding the skills assessments (x2), IELTS (x2) and medicals (x3)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TQO Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Yep! Hence the fact that some of us have to change the game plan altogether and consider an alternative route in - not cool, but I guess it is a test of your will and determination to get to Aus ... How badly do you want to go?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandS Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Wow,can anyone tell me how much the following visas will be p.ease?1. Permanent residency( will apply from a 457 visa after the required period)2. When I qualify after being a perm resident for a million years, citizenshipHeard its really expensive. I will have employment.Kind regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTMI Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Moving to an employer sponsored visa (immediately - or 2 year transitional) or skilled independent permanent residence visa from a 457 as of 1st SeptemberVisa application chargesPrimary Applicant $3,520Secondary Applicant >18 $1,760Secondary Applicant <18 $880Remember if you are eligible for one of the non-employer sponsored visas at any time you can apply for PR earlier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeinrichE Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 NO!!!well this is a bit like a log still rooted to the ground in the road and not asmall hurdle, my wife and I decided 3 months ago to make the move, and she is adamant togo to Perth when we go just to help with the transition (she was a Botha soAfrikaans will play a role and we will like to be amongst others that speak Afrikaans).....only starting our application for a 189 visa in Feb 2014. Will employers help withthe costs? Thanks to all for the info, it really helps with the planning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordy Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Heinrich, some employers will help and some wont. There is no set rule and all of it is up for negotiation. But the rule of thumb seems to be that the higher the salary the more the company pays which seems illogical. Smaller companies need the worker but cant afford to pay tens of thousands for flights and visa fees and so on. So what they offer is a job only with the chance to live in Australia at your cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeinrichE Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thank you Jordy, it does make sense, the opportunity to live and work in Australia is really the only thing we can hope for and what we get as an extra is a bonus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superkruz Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 A little perspective - when I applied for a skilled migration visa in 2005 it was $1935 for myself and 2 kids. Now it would be $5200! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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