Australian Immigration News 20th July. 5000 sponsorship places to Victoria as the states open + more

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The Cruelty of the Contributory Parent Visa Program - Special Interview

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[souhaalghashi]

The part where the guest sympathised with us international students 485 folk and offered a kind message was so heartwarming 💙Thank you both.. and yes, Karl, we hope you reach that 100 thousand sub count and more..u deserve it 💯

[pandaexpress]

Thanks for addressing the issue of parent visas. Coming from a developing country, my parents made a lot of sacrifices to fund an international education in Australia which eventually gave me PR. Their support has given me a high quality of life in Australia and I would love to do the same for them now. The sheer cost ($100, 000 for two) and processing time has been a major deterrent.

[busanimpofu]

Couldn't wait for this week's update. Keep up the good work Karl

[yadamreddyify]

Hi Karl,
Thank you for you and Yuur channel.
Finally I got my 190 visa after 15months waiting. Your weekly updates helped me.alot.

[AmritGrewal]

2:04 for that Idiocracy reference, please thank your video editor on my behalf. 😂 It’s too darn accurate

[automatischewaschmaschiene]

Thank you again for bringing this great video to us as usual.

Very grateful for this and all the informative videos released before, especially those on recent policy changes, as they are way more helpful than some random articles shared by other agents.

I booked a consultation with AILS to discuss possible visa options after my post-grad visa expires. The consultant was knowledgeable and helpful. She encouraged me to wait and see how the new policy on the employer sponsorship visa would be implemented; plus, as she further noted, I should wait for the 189 visa invitation, which later turned out to be disappointing again.

Taking the time and money spent here, with this unpredictability in place, I would be grateful if Karl could share more information about the visa policies in other countries, especially those less known to skilled migrants, like Ireland, Germany, etc.

[shivasuresh]

I can empathize with this father. I'm in a similar situation as a U.S. citizen who is in my mid 50's. My 8yr old son lives in Australia with my ex-wife. I just want to be with my son but waiting for 12-15 years to migrate? That is incredibly cruel. I don't want ANY benefits from the Australian government. I will pay my own private health insurance. The government should enact a contributory parent permanent visa WITHOUT BENEFITS with much shorter wait times. I don't want Australia's money. Like the father in this video, I would be SPENDING and investing money into the economy. I would be spending money on private school fees, soccer/tennis/swim lessons, computers, tutoring, etc. In supporting my son, I would be pumping hundreds of thousands into the economy over my lifetime there. I would be bringing proceeds from a house sale, ongoing business income, and pension income. There needs to be a better solution for parents like us who will be paying into Australia not taking from it. Thank you Karl for giving this gentleman in the video a platform to shine a much needed light on this.

[nicktipping]

We're in a similar boat to the interviewee. With both of our children and now two grandchildren living in Australia, we applied for the 143 in May 2022 and having done our research we went to Karl to help us through the process. Then, the Australian Government were quoting about six years. Looks like that was at the very least misleading. The Australian Government really need to sort this out. There's a lot of propaganda floating around (fueled by last year's report suggesting changes to the immigration system) that immigrant parents cost Australia a lot of money, as we get old and rely on the state. This seems to be leaking into the Australian public's psyche and the report even suggests the scrapping of all permanent parent visas as one solution. There is no mention or suggestion of a visa option based on the ability to support ourselves. We travel there regularly and spend real money in the Australian economy. What I mean by that is we bring in money from outside of Australia. It isn't just money that is recirculated within the country. If we had the opportunity to move to Australia to be with the only family we really have left, we would bring with us the proceeds of house sales, pensions and savings, all to be spent in the Australian economy, and would be happy to take out private health insurance to avoid being a 'burden' on the State. Come on, Australian Government. You say you put family at the top of the tree. Now's the time to prove it.

[NikSnake]

Hi Karl & Team,

Thank you so much for your dedication and helping so many people wanting to make Australia their new home!
It‘s been my dream to become an Australian literally since I was a child and I just received my visa grant (scl 190, WA) this week.

Your videos really helped me remaining positive and being patient😊

Your support is highly appreciated!!!

Best regards,
Nik

[Currentstudentsabove]

The recent 485 visa age cap change is so unfair that it affects current students !

I recently turned 36, about to graduate after spending over $90, 000, and now I feel miserable and stuck. What can we do?😢

[azeezadeola]

Thanks Karl for the guest, keep it up.

"For those individuals that have been cast aside, can find a good life somewhere."

This goes far.

[samirattar]

Is there hope with the AAT regarding a transition period for 485 visa applications for current students in Australia above 35?

[randomstring]

Carl, I always watch your show as soon as it comes out. I agree, keep doing this good work; I also agree with you & the Judge ... Separating a Family is a cruel thing to do, much more if it's done through deception ... which is what is happening here.
I, like you, I 'm all for rules and abide to the Law, but here in Australia sometimes the Law and it's regulations seems to be crafted to take people (visa applicants in this case) for a ride ... at their own expenses.

It is simply not human.
They seems to have forgotten that they came here on a boat 200 years ago and they simply invaded the place, no visa required, with the excuse of declaring Australia Terra Nullius, while knowing very well it wasn't.
Agree that immigration must be controlled; but in the case of parent Visas, it has taken a ridiculous turn.
Form a colleague, cheers.

[Sr]

Why AUD 43, 000 for parents visa its complete shame on immigration

[adnanmurshed]

"Sometimes a bad thing can be a really good thing" - well said Marcus 👏

[jigmetenzin]

Hi Karl, I applied for 485 visa on 26 June, received course completion letter on 28 June, and updated the same on the same day. Will this lead to refusal?

[MaryAnneRose-vt]

Is there anyway of getting a new FOY list - Karl can you do this? And do you know why the 143 is not on the immi account?

[Saswat-kfjk]

Hey mate i really love your video’s. I have got an invitation for 190 automotive mechanic back in 2021 August and applied for visa around November 2021. After this the real pain starts, have been asked afp, pcc three times, have send several emails, phone calls, global complaints. Last time they asked pcc, afp and medical 4 months ago after that nothing happened its been 32 months dont know what to do. Now i think that lodging visa the biggest mistake of my life because i am stuck at one point until the result comes out

[AbcAbc-ro]

What should we do Karl? I lodged my 190 visa last year and expecting grant soon. The parent visa has always been a conundrum to my family? What can I do to bring them to Australia in a long term visa? I can pay for their healthcare insurance if that makes a difference

[RupakSubedi-lx]

While waiting for your 190 visa, if you get promoted to a position that is not in your nominated occupation, can this result in your visa getting refused?