Australian Immigration News:19th August 23. 191 Visa processsing begins. WA priority occupation list

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[estellebright]

Something disturbing just happened. According to The West Australian, the what I call provisional 190/491 allocation number WA received from the federal government is only 30% of last years level, and apparently other states receive massive cuts on their 190/491 allocation numbers this 2023-2024 FY as well. Prime Minister says he is “undertaken to look at it”.

To me, the first issue is, why massive cut? Too many 190/491 issued last year? Backlog? The second issue is, National Cabinet just introduced a new proposal to fund state and territory government to build 1.2 million new houses by 2029. Where are those workers to build them? Aren’t more migrants able to help speeding up the process to ease the housing pressure?

Please Karl, if you have any insight, cover it in the upcoming imminews episode. Thanks.

[mohammedakramshaik]

Hi Karl, thank you for everything that you do for us simple people, you have used your time to make videos and keep us informed and up to date with everything dealing with immigration. Your videos reach a huge audience and possibly DHA as well and I would like to make a request. Could you please bring up the issues regarding processing of 190, 491, 189 visas. We have seen 491 non priority lodged in 2023 itself and have already been granted within weeks or months with blazing fast times. My concern is more about 491 visas as these visas are not immediate PR visas and require an individual to work towards it. 491 holders already have to live work study in regional in hopes that if they continue for 3 years they can apply for PR. So they are really getting the less favourable of the other 2 visas. They also have to get into regional just so that they can uplift the Australian economy in regional areas. More so is that as a 491 holder you the conditions on the visas doesn't stop there. There are conditions that become the by product of this visa. If you need to purchase a home you have way more costs as opposed to a resident or citizen. If you need vehicle finance and if a bank is willing to help then interest rates are way higher and you only can finance anything for the duration of your remaining period of the visa. Over and above spending thousands of dollars for a visa and still not getting priority and having to wait for what seems forever we still got to eventually get there and live with many conditions. Atleast make the visa processing more streamlined. Thank you so much Karl. Sorry for the long message. Cheers.

[HannanChaudhry]

Hey Kevin! Please also discuss why DoHA is reluctant to process offshore no-priority occupation 491 visas. We see no grants in the recent month.

[chrismbroome]

Got my 191 visa grant recently and I am so happy to be able to live in Australia as PR. It took 6 months and I was honest with my application.

[estellebright]

Hello Karl. I hope immigration agents like you can chase after DOHA about the latest 189/190/491 processing status, how many are granted and refused, and how many they have on hand. Everyone here (me included) is in the dark about the whole 189/190/491 processing situation for non-priority occupations. At least give us visa applicants certainty to how long we can expect to wait. No one wants to wait another 2+ years for no reason for their visa to be processed.

[titiliacati]

Thank you for your services, really has impacted all those affected, great work, looking forward for your next video, have been following you from updates in 2021 about the covid restrictions till when it was lifted thank you so much for your time❤🙏

[mohamedkamel]

Hi Karl, Thanks for your big effort in making those videos, Can we address the Issue of processing delays in 189/190 PR Visas, it is getting extremely stressful at the moment

[jitendermor]

Hello Karl, i just saw your video uploaded 1 minute ago, so thought to wish you first. Have a great day. I have singed the petition using given link as well. Thanks for your videos, you have huge fan followings and they trust your challan for latest immigration updates and reach with with their issues seeking advise.

[pallavijuvekar]

Hi Karl, can you please update on the offshore 491 visa non priority visa 🙏

[kostadinpanov]

Hi Karl,

Where is the link for the comment of the current situation in AU for the migrants who want to send the quick notes?

[hashamanwer]

Hello Brother Karl, love all your videos, and wait for your videos every week. Very informative and provide hope. Thanks for making your videos for all of us.

[estebancardonazuluaga]

Hi Karl! Big fan of your videos and channel, I appreciate your job and the clarity you give to immigration news. I'm hoping you can give me some light here: I applied for the 189 March 2020, DOHA denied it in August 2021 and this week I had my hearing at the AAT. The tribunal agreed with my evidence and the decision is that DOHA is required to reconsider my application. What's the process from now on? Is there any time limit for DOHA to come back to me or will it take as long as any new application? Is there anything I can do? Thanks in advance

[amberghouri]

Hello Karl,
Great job. Would you please let us all know why is there delay for 189 visas? Plus how much time is now prevalent for processing of 189 visas for non-priority occupations? I am waiting, and it's frustrating.

[sanchitjain]

Hi Karl
Just wondering if you can update some news related to delayed 491 visa grants and it’s processing time 😢

[sandrakatsande]

Hi Karl I am an Architectural Draftsperson, the new development for WA priority occupation list is such a refresher. I lodged in my EOI end of July 2023 with 75 points for 491 Visa, I wanted to know if its a good idea to update my EOI and include 190 Visa with 65 Points. I am a bit worried it could hinder my chances of invitation if i select two different EOIs. Your advise will be greatly appreciated.

[yashwantharibabu]

I have chosen perth for regional 5 points but due to covid border closure I studied the first 2 terms in India from 2021 july till 2022 Jan... later Western Australia borders were opened and I have moved here to perth in Feb 2022... And then I have completed my masters in the remaining one and half years.... So my question is will I get regional 5 for studying 1.5 yrs in perth due to COVID restrictions

[akashsmhs]

Hi Karl, following your videos for the latest updates on Australian immigration for over a year now. I have applied for the 189 visa for myself and my family. I had applied the same in Dec 2022 and still unsure when I will get the grant as the DoHA keeps revising the expected time taken.
Would you advise me to call the department directly to check or wait for the grant.
Thank you.

[karamjeetghumaan]

Why anyone this talking about 489 visa processing time 50 months😢

[farhinmistry]

We heard that States already received their allocation for 2023-24. Ia that true? Bcz DOHA hasn't publish it yet. Any idea when Victoria will open?

[takloygaming]

Hello Sir, How much is the 191 visa cost for primary applicant?