r/AusVisas

Hey again, we're moving next month and getting excited (and stressed!).

There's 3 Aussies and me. I've applied for the partner visa and just waiting it out for over a year now. I've called the Home Affairs and have been told that it's not a problem to come while waiting for the approval and that i'll get a bridging visa for my tourist visa which will allow me to stay.

My question is, when you immigrated, did you have to show a certain amount in the bank account? Was it a formal letter from the bank?

I'm assuming that there's no hard number but more of a 'can you support yourself while waiting for approval?'

If my SO is Aussie, does that then mean we can simply be a single income family while I wait and there's no amount needed ?

We have family that will be meeting us and picking us up at the airport. how long can i expect to be at customs/immigration for so that I can tell the family what time to come. I'm thinking it could easily a couple of hours

I hope that's the last of the moving questions. Thanks

I lodged my Australian Visitor Visa (subclass 600) on 4 August from India, along with my family, purely for tourism.

Haven’t heard back.

I’ve been seeing recent posts about 8503 (No Further Stay) being commonly attached to Tourist stream visas. Has anyone who applied recently received 8503?

im currently preparing to move to Australia on a working 417 visa in three weeks time. just wondering can anyone else shed some light on this,

my girlfriend is still yet to get her visa granted , it was applied for and submitted on the 6th July she’s a Irish citizen applying for her first 417. the visa currently sits at ‘ received ‘ can anyone else shed some light on this. we are due to fly out in three weeks. what are the options . thanks

Hi guys, I need some advice regarding 485 visa extension. I’m currently on 485 visa and I would like to apply for 485 extension visa which is for 1 year. I’ve also got married recently so my question is can I include my spouse while I’m doing the application for extension? Or should I wait to get the visa extension first then include my spouse as subsequent entrant? Please let me know if anyone has gone through same situation.

Hey everyone,
I’m an MBA student from India hoping to head over to Australia for 1–2 years on the new 462 Work & Holiday visa. I'm completely funding this trip myself and want to experience the culture and make local friends.
Since I'll be working to support myself, I'd love some unfiltered advice on the daily reality:
Cost of living vs. casual wages: Will a standard 38-hour casual retail or warehouse wage comfortably cover shared rent, groceries, and a weekend social life?
Social integration: How easy is it for an international newcomer to genuinely integrate into the local community, join social groups, and make friends?
The Room Hunt: I keep reading about the housing crunch. Is it incredibly difficult to find a room in a sharehouse right now?

Hi everyone,

I am coming on a secondment to Aus from Jan to Mar 2027 as an auditor. It will be a subclass 400 Visa.

The firm is providing support with the application process, and they also pay for the flights, accommodation, monthly salary and also a daily per diem. Thus, full support from them.

My problem is regarding bank statements. My car broke down 4 months ago, and I had to take out some short term loans in order to fix it. I am busy paying it off and all will be paid off by end of October - this results in a VERY low running balance on my account for the last 3 months.

Will this count against me from a application lerspective even though the company pays for everything that side and flights?

Appreciate your advice in this regard!

Hello everyone!

I’m 20F from Europe (EU country, Subclass 417), and I’m considering getting a Working Holiday Visa and potentially staying in Australia for up to 3 years by completing the required specified/regional work.

I’m mainly interested in Queensland (Brisbane or Gold Coast), although Sydney or Adelaide are also an option.

For anyone who has done something similar, I’d love to hear your advice!
• What do you wish you knew before moving to Australia?
• How difficult is it to find work and accommodation (room for rent)?
• Any tips regarding the WHV or anything else I should know?
• How hard is it to stay in Australia (through a job visa I guess) after the 3 years of a Working Holiday?

Hi, I am on graduate route visa in uk which is valid till November 2027. I applied Australian visitor visa subclass 600 as Tourist my relative sponsored me. Lodge application on second of July and got further assessment on 10th of July and the officer request UK DBS, Employment NOC and Insurance. I uploaded insurance certificate on 10th of July and employment NOC+ UK DBS on 16th of July. Today is August 15 still no response after that. Is there anyone else who is facing that long delay? Any recommendations should i contact Home Department because my travel plan is from 5th of September till 20th of September.

Hi, I am a Permanent Resident and I fell in love with a person who was visiting her family on a tourist visa. We have been in a relationship since a year and want to marry each other eventually. I am not keen on migrating to her country and she too likes Australia. My concern is with the recent rumors about the Home Affairs removing or adding restrictions on people applying partner visas on tourist visas. She currently has her multi-entry tourist visa valid for another 3 years with 3 month max stay on a single entry.

I am thinking of calling my partner to Australia, marry her ASAP and I apply for her partner visa here. The thing is she has to go to her country by October to wind up a few things and can be back in Australia in March next year. As far as I know we are granted a bridging visa which remains inactive till our current visa expires, so my question is

1. Does she have to apply for bridging visa B if she goes back to her country in October?

2. Also what happens when she stays for more than 3 months on her tourist visa next year?

Thanks.

Im waiting for my 482 labour agreement visa to be granted. im currently offshore and applied for the visa on 25th Feb 2026. With the recent changes im expecting to be waiting a lot longer now.

I was thinking of getting a working holiday visa in New Zealand whilst I wait for my grant. Would this affect my Aus visa application at all and would I need to notify the Australia about this.

Thanks!

Basically what the title says. I started working in the nominated job from 19 Jan, does that mean I need to wait for 9 months before I submit EOI and ROI for 190 QLD?

Or can I just submit an EOI now and then wait until 9month mark to submit ROI?

The Migration Qld website says this, but I'm not sure I understand it correctly:

Migration Queensland requirements:

Migration Queensland’s minimum nomination requirements are listed in the table below:

Work experience

Immediately before registering your interest in Queensland nomination, you have been living and working in:

Queensland for the past 9 months for the Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190).

Many thanks!

Hi everyone! 😊

I’m wondering if anyone is currently holding a Subclass 820 visa and has successfully used the Partner Visa Priority Processing Form to request priority processing and subsequently had their Subclass 801 visa granted.

If so, would you mind sharing what reason you provided for requesting priority processing?

I have a job opportunity that I really want, but unfortunately I was rejected because the position requires PR. I’m wondering whether this could potentially be considered a valid reason for requesting priority processing.

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has had a similar experience. Thank you! 🙏

Hey, i applied 30.06.26 and few days after they told me i need to do an Health Assessment (medical Check). So i did on 10.07.26 and they also received it from the doctor on this date.
Since then im waiting and nothing changes.
All the tabs say either no action needed or processing…
What can i do?
Somebody else with this?

Please help me understand the new MD119, below is my timeline:

Currently on BVA for my application currently on ART appeal

Dec 6, 2025 - Went to Bali using a valid BVB and lodged 482 visa offshore

Dec 15, 2025 - went back legally to Aus using BVB

Dec 30, 2025 - Medicals done

April 9, 2026 - Nomination approved

May 18, 2026 - s56 requested - Status changed from Received to Initial Assessment s56 request for overseas employement evidence

May 22, 2026 - s56 submitted - Status changed from Initial Assessment to Further Assessment

July 20, 2026 - received 2nd s56 - LOA so they can conduct employment verification on my 3rd employer overseas

July 21, 2026 - 2nd s56 submitted - Still Further Assessment

When can I possibly have a grant considering the new MD119?

Would my application get back to the long queue as I am now on Priority 5?
Anyone on the same boat?

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Management Consultant (224711) skill assessment with a Master of Pharmacy degree - any advice?

I have a Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) and around 10 years of experience in business/management consulting, primarily providing consulting services to external clients.

I’m planning to apply for Management Consultant (ANZSCO 224711) for my Australian PR application. My entire professional experience has been in consulting and is closely aligned with the occupation, but my postgraduate qualification is in Pharmacy rather than Management/Business.

Has anyone been in a similar situation or gone through a VETASSESS assessment for 224711 with a non-relevant degree?

How likely is a positive skills assessment in this case? Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone,

I’d really appreciate some honest feedback from people who have been through something similar.

I’m an Electrical Engineer. I completed my skills assessment and submitted an EOI while living in Victoria for around two years. At the time I had 75 points:

• 30 age (I was 28)
• 20 English
• 15 qualifications
• 10 single (planning to get married so I will lose points unless i can get skills assessment )
• 0 work experience

I never received an invitation. I’m not completely sure why, but my assumption is that the state was prioritising occupations/experience that were more in demand at the time and I am okay with that.

My English test has now expired, so I would need to sit it again if I continue with the points test pathway.

I’m currently in Rural WA on a 485 visa with about 1 year and 2 months left. I now have a job as an Electrical Engineer and have 1 year and 1 month of relevant experience. My employer is willing to sponsor me for a 482 whenever needed.

I’m trying to decide between:

1. Applying for a 482 soon and eventually using the TRT pathway for PR.
2. Staying on my 485 for now, then applying for a 482 closer to its expiry, using that time to build more experience until I have 3 years of experience and aiming for the 186 Direct Entry pathway.

I know migration rules and employer circumstances can change, so I don’t want to leave things too late. At the same time, I’m unsure whether applying for the 482 immediately is the best move when I still have time left on my 485.

If you were in this position, what would you prioritize? Especially interested in experiences from engineers in WA, people who went through 482 to 186 TRT, or anyone who chose DE instead.

Not looking for formal migration advice,just real experiences and perspectives before I speak with a registered migration agent.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for advice from people who have experience with Australian Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) applications for minor children.

My wife and I already hold valid Australian Visitor Visas until 8 December 2026. We planned a short family holiday in Australia from 25 October to 4 November 2026 and applied for Visitor Visas for our two minor sons., so they could travel with us.

Unfortunately, both children's visa applications were refused.

The refusal reason was Clause 600.211. The decision stated that there was insufficient evidence demonstrating ties to India, including employment, financial or personal ties.

What is confusing to us is that our applications included:

• Father's permanent employment in India

• Salary and employment details

• ₹40+ lakh in Fixed Deposits

• Savings/cash balances

• Family residence and commitments in India

• Both parents travelling with the children

• Both parents already holding valid Australian Visitor Visas

• A specific 10-day travel itinerary

• Supporting employment and financial documents

One of the children is an infant, and neither child obviously has independent employment or financial assets. Their circumstances and ties to India are through their parents, with whom they live in India.

The refusal decision nevertheless says that the applicants did not provide sufficient evidence of employment, financial or personal ties.

I understand that Australian visa decisions are discretionary, and I am not asking for preferential treatment. I am trying to understand how this evidence should have been presented or whether there was something we misunderstood in the applications.

There is also no merits review available for these decisions.

Has anyone experienced a similar situation where both parents already had valid Australian visas but the children's Visitor Visa applications were refused under 600.211?

I would particularly appreciate advice from anyone who successfully reapplied after a similar refusal.

Thank you.

Hello all, Im planning on lodging my student subclass 500 visa for my postgraduate studies in Australia. But im scared after seeing the refusal rates. Let me give you a little context : I hold a bachelor's in social work and a masters in International Relations from India. I recently received my COE from University of Western Australia for their Master of Social work (qualifying) program, but note that I had to clear an internal GS assessment because I was applying for a second masters. I have a sanctioned SBI loan for 48 lakhs (10% margin) and a fixed deposit which is 2.5 months old for 8 lakhs. As of now, I have money to show for the first year's tuition fee, cost of living, OSHC and flight + a little surplus of 8 lakhs. Is this enough?

I dont have any prior visa refusals or study gaps. I have maintained above average grades so far and cleared IELTS with an overall band of 8.

Should I go ahead and lodge my visa? Or should I strengthen my profile some more?

Im open to providing more info.