Australian Immigration News: The Big Lie to International Students: DOHA's new info on the 485 visa
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- DOHA has released further information demonstrating their determination to remove access to international students who are over 35 to the 485 Graduate Skilled visa. So far, they have refused to offer transitional arrangements for students who have already started their courses. This exposes the Big Lie to International students and their ability to have access to the 485 visa when they complete their two years of study here.
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To date, my friend has spent 3.5 years on his PhD and paid 85K AUD as a tuition fee, and now they are saying no 485 PSW visa because he started PhD at 33 years of age. This country seems like a privately owned company. Shame on them.
So the people who helped them during the pandemic were mostly migrants who worked in retail, aged care etc. were the experienced ones. That is, they are at such an age that most will be removed from the system. Other countries celebrated them and gave a solution to their state but here in Australia we are deprived of hope. Great just great. We contribute in the economy too and to the workforce. Don’t treat us as if we are nothing.
rubbish idea!
Yeah I know it is more than appalling
The is the biggest corruption in the Australia immigrantion law. they used immigrants in Covid Tim with false promises to now try send them everyone home…..this is a country who support racists so this not going to change
There are only few jobs in Australia.l have degree but only get few hours a week cleaning.
The rent and bill too much.
Australia is no good.
They do not care about us and only want to take advantage of us...They're more than just annoying us.
It's ridiculous. When I started my Masters degree, it was supposed to be 3 years. They then extended it to 5 years, and now they're talking about reducing it to 2 years. What the hell? In a period of less than a year, they changed it twice. They should at least honour students who have started their course BEFORE this announcement. A 5 year work visa gives employers more confidence to hire on yearly contracts as compared to 2 years!
@@pareshprajapati3282 Mind your own business mate will ya?
I know Turab you are exactly right! It is time for all students to protest outside the door of the Vice Chancellor at all universities! Even the younger students too because if DOAHA gets away with doing this, then everyone could one day be under threat.
I am also suffering the same issue they promised to give 5 year Temporary working visa thats why I came to study now there is loan and big financial pressure all of a sudden they have reduced the time period creating more pressure to pay the loan.
Thats insane
The best way to stop this is to tell everyone you know back home. As a temporary resident for 8 years, I wish I went somewhere else.
have you thought about the possibility that they are doing this deliberately?
I mean, who would benefit the most, if there were fewer candidates seeking jobs with dozens of years of relative experience overseas?
who would be getting those jobs instead?
and would they have incentives to vote for those who can make more policies like this?
it’s all part of a racist system, nothing more :)
Since the age limit was announced, I have been frustrated, hopeless and depressed... as if the lights went out in my life... I hope that the government will treat us fairly, as we are students who spent a lot of money, time, tears and efforts to study here after the same government promised us that it would offer us an extended postgraduate visa... It is psychological torture for us.
I’m sorry to hear that my friend, I hope something works for the best
yes sorry they have put you through this, still there they can be hope with protests from all students. All of you should gather your own protest group within the university at sit outside the Vice Chancellors door until they complain to the department also
They don’t care racist country able just to use immigrants
On the same boat, Mate. I am depressed, I don't even know what to do. To the point of feeling that my life is useless after investing everything here. I won't even have time to get the 1 year experience which will enable me to look for work in another country. Totally unfair.
Hi Karl. People above 35 are the ones who have family resposibilities and take the risk of quitting well paying jobs and try to fulfill their dream of educating themselves hoping to gain some Australian experience , not giving them 485 when its clearly mentioned on the immi website based on which they took the decision is great injustice.
They need to 1st fix the website saying anyone coming on student visa after this particular date turs 35 cannot apply for 485 ,so they can take right decision.
Hi Karl,
I'm a regular in your comments, and I'll keep commenting until there is a pathway for skilled accounting graduates already working in their field (but with less than 2 years experience).
Even if I get to stay longer, or if I get PR before October - I'll still come to like your videos out of principle. Thanks for all the updates!
Thanks Nicholas, much appreciated!. Good luck!
I’m so upset about this I could cry.
Sue it is time for all students to protest outside the door of the Vice Chancellor at all universities! Even the younger students too because if DOAHA gets away with doing this, then everyone could one day be under threat.
@@ailsaustraliawe can't, we are gonna be deported
Same.
Thank you for your video, Karl. As a current Ph.D. student with a debt exceeding 40k for my previous degree here in Australia, I will be severely impacted by this measure since I am 38 y/o. The department of home affairs has no idea what they are doing, kicking out researchers after giving away tons of free covid visas, It is so contradictory. I won't even have time to do a skill assessment without a post-study visa, so 'offering' other pathways is indeed an insult. Your video, at least, provides a small comfort, and I don't feel so alone in this situation.
there's no good in Australia.
All of you should gather your own protest group within the university at sit outside the Vice Chancellors door until they complain to the department also
u should be entitle to stay on a different visa.
@@ailsaustralia Well, creating separate groups for each university and then expecting the busiest person on campus to fix a problem they did not create doesn't seem like a good idea. We need to come together and fight this as one.
Corrupt system actually they gave Covid visa to the students to now send them back to home,a huge manipulation because after you get Covid visa you cannot apply new student visa or work visa
Thanks Karl, this is very informative. I hope that all international students affected of this changes gather as one and let the government know. As one, this sector can be heard and listened to. I took the risk and opportunity for a better future but this looming changes ultimately alter everyones future and hope for a better life here in Australia.
Yes, all of you should gather your own protest group within the university at sit outside the Vice Chancellors door until they complain to the department also
Thanks Karl for taking up this issue and bringing out their plan. I hope they give age limit exemptions to those who already got their student visas granted as they would not hv applied for student visa had they knew this age change for 485 upfront.
Don't know why dept is running up and down, just like a head cut chicken. They give extensions and then after six months they are saying extensions will be stopped, they have invited 2 years worth of 189/190/491 visas last year and this year and then it's all got dried up (wa closed their program yesterday). 476 is another U turn. 191 salary was a big confusion that you have taken it up and sorted out. Why are they unable to decide firmly and decisively, what is the right thing to do considering the country, economy, migration, education sector and students? It's full of chaos.
They should’ve just raise the age limit from 35 to 40, since most skilled visas require applicant to be under 45 to be eligible. Then, tie the student visa to 485 and set a yearly cap, just like Canada capping their own student visa grants.
Agreed, I've never seen it this bad
I think the Covid visa was a big manipulation o send the student back to home…..big game
Firstly thanks again Karl and team for pursuing the 485 age limit query with the Immigration dept. If at all they go ahead with the age limit for the incumbent students then I presume they would have a large problem at hand as in with the large number of effected students.
Yes it is time for all students to protest outside the door of the Vice Chancellor at all universities! Even the younger students too because if DOAHA gets away with doing this, then everyone could one day be under threat.
@@ailsaustralia Concur.
I feel bad for students. Limited work rights and cost of living/rental crisis.
The immigration in this country is the most lousy in terms of service. Too delayed in processing the student visa application especially those who are in bridging visa A.
Yeah, they will never ever understand the hardship of international student. The rise of the economy of this country is due to international students.
@@Mr_laws they will never understand of course. Do they even care?
Im happy i did not invest in Universities s i did not lost a lot of money but you can imagine. Poor people who are paying universities for years is ridiculous the fees. Every country facing racism by Australia must stop export food and feed these country
Really that is not true. The economy is led by mining. Education is in 4th place @@Mr_laws
I love when they say visa product. It makes cristal clear this is a business.
Exactly I though about that after the filming and should have explored that word, next week!
Karl is really student representative in Australia. Thanks for raising international students issues. 🎉
It is just about what is the right way to treat people. Thanks for the positive feedback
This needs to be petitioned
More than that, all of you should gather your own protest group within the university at sit outside the Vice Chancellors door until they complain to the department also
Hi Karl,
I came to Australia in 2019 for masters program in IT, studied full time paid all the fees to the university completed the course in timely manner even though there were covid crisis across the world. Worked as an essential service employee for one of the Australia's largest fmcg companies paid all the taxes on time while being a student visa. After course completion Worked for 2 government agencies while being on 485 visa as a Business analyst but still Australian immi and government doesn't recognises the skill and hard work done by me. I have put my eoi in 2023, wa government kept changing the rules and regulations hence no pr till now.
Some of the suggestions irrespective of whosoever is in the power (labor or liberal)
1. Government should have adopted single window policy by giving direct PR to all the candidates who did courses and paid taxes during 2019-2021 during Covid crisis especially onshore ones should have been the high priority.
2. If we trace back to 2021 Canada and New Zealand gave direct pr to all the people who were working and helping during Covid crisis.
Whereas Australia had closed had shut the doors and were sitting ideal doing nothing.
Not only me Many of my friends are also stuck in the same boat since 2021 waiting for pr.
That sounds about right...take what you can get and then let them go.... We spend over 100k in the last year to prepare our way to PR, 320,- a week for "free" state school education for our daughter. 16k for health insurance from the same supplier as we already booked and payed in Germany with way better conditions for less than 5k for the three of us.....to now live in such mess.... I think I buy a yacht and do a lap around the world to find such a nice place, but where I'm actually welcome. Love the country and most people but this government has big issues.
Very reliable Australia Immigration information channel. I trusted Konrad's opinion always...
Thanks Magen, nice of you to express your suport!
Karl thanks for this - it made us feel so much better as we withdrew from the rest of the course before a new term saving a lot of $$$$. We didn’t want to risk waiting to hear this exact news as i turn graduate just after turning 36. What a scam! I hope other students do the same and take all their hard earned cash somewhere else.
The frustrating part is I'm sure they have already ,apped out what they intend to do, why dont they just tell eveyone. Still there is time they can change their mind and give a transition period. But you are right it is the uncertainty they are breeding with these comments.
@@ailsaustralia Yes it would have been really easy to clarify that this is for existing student visa holders as well and the cynic in me tells me that this could be to enrol students that would be effected before they can withdraw but maybe just because they know it’s wrong to move the goal posts whenever you like. It wouldn’t have mattered anyway as the perception is clear now that they simply can’t be trusted moving forward and it undermines the whole integrity of the process. Thank you again for all your time and research to clarify this for many people that have been affected by this.
Sorry for you I happy i decided not invest money in Universities because is a lot of money and you will never receive any return or compensation for this in Australia
What’s about this Australian government? Those young ones who are doing diploma and degree with very less tuition fees are getting post study work time, and the ones who are doing masters and phd paying huge tuition fees and already above 35 age are not getting TR visa. What sense this makes, it’s very unfair
How is this legally possible and why isnt anyone taking them to court 😭
It is beyond me how they're getting away with this.
Thanks alot Konard For Talking about 476 pending visa applicants
Its coming
Hey Karl,
I'm a PhD research student in Mechanical Engineering. I would like to share with you my perspective on reducing the eligibility age to 35 for the Graduate Visa 485 concerning research degrees like a PhD. The global ranking of Australian universities plays a crucial role in attracting all the international students to the country. Research impact is one of the key factors driving these rankings and relies significantly on the contributions of international students, particularly those pursuing Master's by Research or PhD programs.
The Australian Research Council (ARC) report states that the average age for starting a PhD falls between 31 and 35. If the age requirement for the 485 visa is lowered to 35, it could potentially impact the preferences of international research students considering Australia as their preferred research destination. This change may not only influence individual preferences but could also have broader implications for the overall ranking of Australian universities in the near future. It may also affect the profit margin of these Australian institutions. You might observe this trend in the upcoming two-year cycle if my assessment is correct.
Thank you, and please keep up your exceptional work.
Masters and Bachelor students make the universities sustainable in the economy during the post pandemic. So if you want to appeal for a legacy clause it should generally be considered for all.
Thank you so much for your help and support. Just because of their effort and help i recently got my permanent residency 191. You are gem of a person. Truly hats off to you for your dedication.
Wonderful! So glad to hear this and thanks for the feedback! Enjoy the rest of your life in Australia Jatin
Finally the journey comes to an end.
@ailsaustralia Hello Karl, thank you so much for your information. I have lodged 491 subsequent entrant for my partner. It been 6 months and there is no CO contact or grant. Processing times in website changes very frequently which doesn't look reliable. Could you please let me know the processing time for 491 Subsequent entrant in reality these days. And what are the chances that my partner gets visitor visa mean while provided she is not employed at the moment. If you could share your inputs, it would be of great help. Thank you.
@@harshavardhanreddypanyala3231 subsequent entry I think don’t get much of attention because of how few they are being processed. With that being said, I am curious to see that you did not include your partner in your 191 application. If that was possible then your partner would’ve just got PR with you. I would consult a registered migration agent if I were you because I would suspect my partner 491 visa application is in jeopardy.
@estellebright2579 Hello, thank you for your reply. But I'm still on 491 visa and I'm not eligible for 191 until next year. That's why I lodged 491 SE fore my partner.
Hi dear karl. Please cover the 188A(innovation stream) backlog issue. I have lodged my 188A (innovation stream) visa in early 2021 and I am waiting till now.
I emailed you my 60 min video about this issue.
Thanks
An excellent video Karl - I had been telling clients that from a legal perspective, generally a new law can't take away a right already obtained, and changes like this are usually grandfathered or transitioned to allow those already in a pipeline to continue. This news is very disturbing (and as you say the PhD students are worst affected - they are more likely to be closer to 35 or past it ) by the time they finish their PhD. So kicking those we most need the hardest (meanwhile the dodgy college Advanced Diploma in Hairdressing and Beautician sneaks through). I'm exaggerating of course but its very annoying - Owen HARRIS - Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law.
Thanks for your video Karl. What I’m failing to understand is how the government can legally implement this age change onto existing student visa holders when the current 485 visa application page states: “temporary visa that allows international students to live, study and work after you have finished your studies”. And then goes to mention eligibility up to 50 years underneath. Surely there must be legal repercussions for stating that word “allows” and then taking it away from students that signed up based on that condition? Thanks so much for all your help.
Hi Carl,
Why DHA is most of the 2023 lodged visas other than the 2022 lodged non priority once. Because Ministerial Direction 105 has mentioned as "All other skilled visa applications are assessed in order of date of lodgement" after the priority occupations.
They themselves should consider the age factor to represent the country. If 35 years above is considered a debt then these sort of decisions also should not be given by the same age group people because it seems they are not capable of a rational decision either. And ofcourse as the title says This is A Big Lie by the ministers and the Govt.
I still think that there would be some pathways who are already enrolled and near completion of their degrees, particularly PhD candidates who are older and a talent pool.
Yes there can be hope if there is a backlash. All of you should gather your own protest group within the university at sit outside the Vice Chancellors door until they complain to the department also
Hi Karl，I am graduating this mid July and I am over 35. It is so frustrated about this.
Thanks for warm supporting video
This message is to all the lads over 35 currently enrolled in studies here in Australia and getting affected with this 485 visa age group changes.
Lets get together and raise our voice.
Can someone suggest the best way or platform to raise this?
191 processing time is getting long .some months ago it was only 15 days now it taking more than 3 months .we are living in regional around 3 years and still waiting for more months it just really frustrating.I hope it don’t become like 887 visa 😢😢
They should not apply the age limit to those who are already here…. They can apply it if they want to the incoming ones at least they have the chance to rethink to go on or stop. My sis is second year now taking up bachelors in early childhood education but she will finish the 4 years course in the age of 36.
Thank you, Karl for this. This repositions Australia's student and post student visa program as a visa of the Banana republic, and not early career professionals.
Anyways do you think we have any legal recourse? Perhaps all the aggrieved students can come together and the demand a refund from this here-today-gone-tomorrow system.
At the moment there can still be momentum to get them to abandon this age introduction for a few years later. All of you should gather your own protest group within the university at sit outside the Vice Chancellors door until they complain to the department also
I am curious about how with the current high rejection rates for student visas we can justify charging such high processing fees (and also the insitutional application fees) when the criteria for how they will be evaluated are not made public. Instead of wasting their time and money shouldn't students be advised up front whether they have a realsitic prospect of approval and within a reasonable/fixed time..?
If they even care, back in mid 2022 until early 2023, they would’ve been more upfront about PYP validity sudden changes (from 4 years after completion to 4 years after commencement). DOHA did backtrack in early Feb 2023 but so many otherwise eligible 189/190/491 applicants received their refusal letter because of that and DOHA shrugs off like nothing happens, not to mention lengthy AAT hearing waiting time and years of uncertainty.
Another egregious example would be the 191 visa income requirement uncertainty. Announced back in Sep 2019 the income level would be tied to the TSMIT, but had no legislative instrument to back it up and still there isn’t today, meaning the TSMIT hike happened back in July 2023 would potentially invalidate many 491 holders chance to get their 191 PR visa, noting that 491 is only a temporary visa with 5 year validity, and income requirement must be met for 3 out of 5 years. DOHA did announce later that the income level used to satisfy 191.222 is $0 (meaning any income), but that leaves a sour taste on many 491 visa holders who are draining themselves to satisfy an income level that’s completely unnecessary.
Karl did in-depth videos on the above two.
Unfortunately, DOHA is still DOHA and providing certainty seems to not be in their code of conduct in practice. They have no competition and no practical oversight so they just do however they feel like it. All visa applicants will have to suffer.
On top of all this, in the migration regulation, section 91 clearly says DOHA can choose the order in which the visa application will be processed at will for visas subject to limits on how many would be finalised each financial year.
(Things aren’t much better in US, Canada and UK nowadays for international students however)
You are exactly right, they are pocketing the money when they should not be
Mate, that is the business...
Thank you for your effort and the great work you are doing for the students! Post work visa was part of our study package and it should be honoured. If anyone applies knowingly afther the rule is implemented, then it is the individual student's choice and its his/her fault and the Australia governemnt can enforce. But those who have come here before the announcement of the new rule with age limit, they did not have a choice and its not their fault that they chose to study in Australia. So, the new rule must only apply (if at all) to those who apply for studies after the new rule comes into effect in mid 2024. In my experience, age limit is bad especially for the PhD applicants as people with solid field experience applying to PhD would be mid to late 30's and therefore Australia will loose out on many skilled and experienced PhD candidates.
This is indeed an insult. After 15 months waiting for student visa. After 2 years waiting for borders shutdowns due to COVID. After 3 yeras doing a PhD. Now we are too old to get a gradue visa. Choosing Australia for PhD was the most regretted decision I mad in my life
Many times I wanted to study and thinking of "what if... "
Dont worry, at least you have a PHD. I did not get a thing, but the feeling of not doing it, is not cool neither.
Yes it is an insult and disgrace to all of you, but it not over yet. The more people who complain to their universities the better
Hi! Mr.Karl, Thank you very much accurate news all the time.
Any idea about 189 processing delays?
Now paasing 12months and 03 weeks😢
Hi Konrad. What happens to a student who is under 35 and spouse subsequent entrant is above 35, will the spouse be eligible for a 485 grant alongside the primary applicant?
We never expect this from a country like Australia. They just took our money and gave only the hope.
Hi karl thanks for educating people about this government. Will these inaccurate decisions will affect the potential applicants who submitted their EOI and ROI in December 2022 who are still waiting for an invitations? please advise us on this regard. Thanks
Hi Karl, will be waiting for subclass476 video.
ok, this week
Thanks Carl, is it wise to start applying for 190 and 491 using our previous home experience
People normally enrol for Masters and PhDs when they are more mature. Like really, what percentage of graduates are under 35 and enrolled in a PhD program?
And still they don't run even a proper 189 invitation for all majors and keep graduates who already have all documents especially Australian job experiences submitted , as a priority to end this limbo ! especially or the population of onshore graduates who have no idea at the end what is their difference to offshore applicants? or what they should leave so labour government stops bringing offshore applicant a new migrants ? it is such a mess and such an embarrassing
Yes it is embarrassing and I wish we could just have good news for a change
So it says the applicants who lodge after the implementation of new age cap will be affected which means exisiting students and applicants who lodge before age restriction implementation will not be affected.
Anyone who can lodge before it begins will not be affected. The problem is they should tell us when they are planning to start it. I'm sure they have decided already
@@ailsaustraliarespected sir,
Then it’ll be the same with 485 visa we thought it’s atleast 3 years before the degree now it has been reduced hope it doesn’t affect the students who started their study before the implementation
Karl already asked, and they replied it will affect CURRENT students mate.
@@ProveThyself826 🥲
I am from Pakistan and I applied for my student visa for bachelors studies about 4 months ago and yet still I have received no response from the embassy regarding my visas. My time is just being wasted for no reason and I am so frustrated.
Hi Karl, thank you for the most updated information. My Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485 ) will expire in March 2024. This visa was granted under the Post-Study Work Stream. Would I be eligible for an extension on this visa?
Hi karl,
I want to know if an applicant is eligibile to claim ASR+regional points [5+5] if they are a transfer student who studied in india for 1 yr and 2 yrs of degree in regional Aus and never studied any part of the course in metro cities?
Also, if I study 2 yrs in india and 1 yr in aus as a joint program and then study bachelor(honours) year and claim 5+5 asr+regional points in skilled points test?
Thank you so much for your information. 🥰🥰🥰
You are so welcome!
Hi Karl, thank you for the information given. I have a question about my visa. My current 485 expires on july 2024. I have applied for the extension on dec 2023. But hasn’t been granted yet. Can these new rules possibly affect granting my 485 extension. My agent told me it can take upto 2 months. But I’m getting nervous because I planned everything according to this extension. Also I haven’t done my medical yet. Do you think I should do it to make the process faster?
I really appreciate your advice on this Thanks Carl!!
Hello Karl, I am a follower of your videos. I am a 3rd year PhD student. I need at least 6 more months to finish off my thesis. Even though the review process takes minimum six months. I turned 35 last month. I don’t know what to do. This policy is the worst I have came across.
Please send in a vidoe clip so we can raise your concerns which will be the same as many others. Complain to the head of your uni as well
I'm in a similar situation.
Thank you!!
I am at overseas and I plan to travel Australia, I got my ETA, and waiting got PR. if my PR is granted before I enter Australia, do I need to do anything else?
Hi Carl, thank you very much. I am a master of IT student who is over 35. When I started my studies,I was eligible for six years in a 485 visa. after 6 months, Now I have zero. what is the meaning of this? We are spending thousands of dollars and paying due taxes. We are highly qualified and can serve Australia for many years to come. Seems like Australia values Afgan refugees/asylum seekers over international students. This government is doing great harm to the reputation of this country. It is not the way forward. Carl, can we take any legal action/appeal against this government's unfair decision?
What can you do man, legal action won't affect them at all, considering they have power lol
@@ProveThyself826 what you mean by that? remember there are thousands.
Thousands of what? Affected individuals over 35? None of them are even dare to sue DOHA just like you lol. People are just expressing concerns behind their keyboard and hope for the best, while letting the government to ruin their lives.
Even if you do take a legal action to receive justice, do you think you have power against them? Lol
@@ProveThyself826 so what do you suggest? just keep shut, pack your bags and go home. give me a break.. we live in the 21st century.
I don't understand why are you asking about my suggestion. The DOHA is the one you should be quering lol.
But yeah, that's what they want. They want you to pack your bags and just leave the country. That's the reality. If you can't accept it, then try suing them, don't just sit there holding your mobile phone and complaining.
I see lots of court case if this were to be implemented. It is highly probable that those making these laws were never international students, so does not know how tough it is.
Implementing this law would see an exodus of international students out of Australia and people outside will not come in, so the government will loose that industry.
I hope they stop this.
Thanks Karl for speaking up for all students
Justice must win. There should be thousands of appeals and courts cases. Australian government misled us. They promoted my master of IT degree with 5 years of 485 visa. No age cap until 50 years.that why I selected Austr. Now 0 year for me. Where is justice. I will definitely go to court
Thanks for the video. I feel so disappointed but it is what it is. You are right that current students must not be affected by this. This is not what weve signed for during application
I pray and I pray all the time for the current student not being affected by this. However I tried to look at thr trend of the 457 visa to see what became of the studen during that time to be able to predict their move on this issue with no success.
Karl Konard. PENDING Applicants of SC476 Visa are still waiting For Your Video on SC476 visa 😢
Mid week release
I have a question.
Is the EOI time included in processing times for visa applications? because if not, then there is a huge gap in reporting from the immigration department.
No it is not repeorted at all.
Kon they are saying new pts change will come after 2024.. like in December... What do u reckon
Thank You So Much ❤😊
Always welcome
Hello Carl, I have replied to 2 s56 requests , last one being in Aug 23. I applied in Oct 22 for my Vic 190 visa. Any idea how long will I have to wait.?
Hi Thanks for sharing this. Can I please know if the dependent's age affect this visa. ? Thank you.
Hi Karl, thanks for your content and to be honest, I'm afraid because i'll finish my master degree in July this year and I'm 37, so this means that I'm gonna get effected by this if they applies it from july? This is not fair. This is a violation of someone's rights, I mean does they mean that you study here, pay fees here and move back!
@@SuriSinghsit is not making sense what you are saying. We study overseas always to get PR. No one pay hundred thousands in Australia to go back to their countries. If it is only about education we would go to Europe and it is for free.
Hi Carl, my son and his wife in Australia with 485 visa category. They applied 190pr but couldn't get skilled assessment. Now they are trying 491 visa.but the problem is their visa will be expired in October this year. Please let us know how to extend it.
According to their reply..."The changes will apply to all new applications lodged once the legislation comes into effect..." enlighten me on this one...but from what I understand..it wont affect those who have already started their studies.
Of course it will affect them if they will turn 35 when they graduate
What I'm trying to say is...based on their reply current students that have already started their course are unaffected by this new age limit. But will only be implemented to those new applicants after the legislation has come in effect.
@michaeltorres2023 you'll get the answer to your question here 5:24
No it means it will I'm afraid because they are talking about new 485 applicants.Contact the head of your uni and complain, the more the better.
Will NZ and Canada follow this move of reducing age limit for post graduate visa?
Karl kindly make a video about 476 visa applicants
we are
Hi AILS
Heartbreaking and very unfair indeed. It also send out a message that one should set on a career at a young age and stick to it. Some individuals only realise in their 30s what career paths they choose to peruse, and some do so because of financial reasons.
Not sure whether it will help promote, there are two e-petitions currently open until 15 February 2024 10:59 PM (AEST) with 10 days left regarding the age limit on 485 TGV.
Hi, what are the links to the petitions?
Share this petition as much as you can. only 7 days left!!
I was waiting for the video 😍😍
Second place, good effort! Thanks for waiting!
Will the Skills In Demand visa change the current MLTSSL or is it a completely separate matter? Trying to decide which MLTSSL related course to study and wouldn't want it to be useless in a few months.
Hmmm, hard to say. The best guide was those course they were going to give extended 485 visa too.
@@ailsaustralia thanks, in my case I was looking to study a diploma/trade course. I believe in this case the course has to be related to the MLTSSL to be eligible for the 485 if nothing's changed.
Maybe choosing a trade would be a safer bet at this point
The danger and consequence of operating a business with little to no accountability. DOHA demonstrates it very well.
For those living in WA hoping for a possible invitation this FY, WA has shut down their 190/491 program for 2023-2024 FY. Let's hope they will bump up the quota next year.
Keep us stay here in australia especially the age of 35 to 50 we still have what it takes to perform and contribute either from lower income to higher incomd earner jobs.
Does the age limits of 35 refers to New student Visa Application or 485 Graduate visa application lodged after the new legislation is implemented?
This was my question too.. Then I realized, 485 is another "visa application".
So the govt may actually be pertaining to having an age limit for new 485 visa applications
Any application lodged after the implementation date. They are not telling what this date will be but Im sure they have got one in mind already
Students over 35y brought significant amount of WORK EXPERIENCE with them, they could be the ideal fit to the crucial positions across industries if they receive the work rights. They are the assets of this country not the liabilities. This wrong move will worsen the on going skill shortage crisis.
Indeed it will, lets hope they change their minds. Contact the head of your uni and complain, the more the better.
Hello I hope you all will be fine and happy.
Please start granting of 476 visa because we spent our precious time and also money on the whole process. It's will be better to accept the pending application. Thanks
Hi Karl, can you please provide information video on parents visa latest in light of review report submitted to oz government & any final outcome.
Can I stop my master degree first until there is clear pathway announcement?
Thank you for the information. By the time i complete my degree,i will be 35 and 2 months. So i am not eligible?
There’s an ongoing petition for 485 age change suggestion impacts on current students. please sign the petition 🙏
Hi Karl,
Yes this is confusing. Also, we got our 491(Elec. Eng- offshore) after waiting 19+ months. Thank you for your guidance. I have a small issue, can I stay with my brother after entering to Australia because he lives in a main city, Or do I need to directly fly to designated regional area?
Those who come in offshore are expected to quickly move to regional areas Dimu
@@ailsaustralia Thank you Karl for your kind reply. 🫶
Why are trade occupations for 190 being discriminated. No grant since March 2022. That's just sad with doha purposely dragging their feet with s56 requests for 2 years now
No use of reducing age..
Thats right it is a useles policy that amounts to nothing
They just want to cut NOM as much as they can… and international students are caught in the crossfire.
So upset with these new changes, all the sacrifice and investment of people to assure that pathway for nothing.
Sorry off topic but does anyone know if there are any updates on the planning levels for the 186 visa? My company lodged my application in December but I'm cautious I'll have to wait until the next financial year before it's approved!
Seems we are lucky if its approved by next financial year if your occupation is not on priority list. Have you checked processing times?
@@esevb the DOHA website says 50% within 8 months and 90% within 12 months
Hi what is the visa success ratio of diploma and diploma in Leadership in Lead college perth from onshore?
2. Can I open my account while on Briding visa A? Thanks & Regards,
What about pending 476 applications?😢😢
Finger crossed that your application is not being dropped out by DOHA on 1 July 2024 or DOHA changes their mind.
What’s even worse is that anyone currently on the 485 visa over the age of 45 is unable to get Permanent Residency. There are no pathways to PR after getting this visa and worse is that you can’t even get a decent high paying job on this visa anyway. If you do your research most people on this visa are in low paying jobs after paying over $150,000 for a degree biggest disappointment.
Hi Karl,
This is Vinayak from India. I have been following your TH-cam videos from few months and I got lot of knowledge/information. I really appreciate your efforts.
I have some queries, I hope you will clarify it.
I'm a toolmaker and having 80 points for 491 visa & 70 points for 190 visa including state points. As of now, I lodged EOI for South Australia on 17th October 2023 as a Offshore for 491 Visa. Still I didn't get any response from the SA state. Do you advise me to wait or want me to lodge one more new EOI & ROI for Victoria state as it's open for my occupation and I too interested to work over there ?
Why I have been selected SA and waiting till today is because that they may invite early because it's a regional area. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
I would really appreciate your help on this! Please respond!
Thanks,
Vinayak
Shame on everybody who breaks promises
This rule like 35 age limit impact new students or old students also
Very good karl
Hi karl, i will like to know why subclass 600 visa processing time is getting slow...... I mean it been three months now😢
Sorry Eddi that is hard to say. In general I think they are just trying to slow the visitor intake for now
@@ailsaustralia oh okay thanks 😊
Karl - does this mean there will essentially be a Grandfather clause for those who begin their studies in Australia before the new age limit is put in place?
I started last month on January 29th. 😮
No at the moment they are saying their will be no grandfather clause or transition period.
@@ailsaustralia That is truly unfortunate and may I say, Devestating.
Is there a chance things change or age limit increases again within the next 18-22 months?
Since they've flip flopped so much already?
Thank you for the replies.
@@jamie.norris if 191 backflip and PYP backflip is anything to go by, the only hope visa applicants can have is making a lot of noises on as many channels as they can, including media such as ABC or 9News.
This is just embarrassing... I have been defending the country and their politics and politicians as much better than any others around the world (I'm Spanish) and what they've done is closer to any corrupted Gov than what I thought they were... it makes me even question why the h! I want to stay here, after staying and working through COVID on student visa first and then 408, helping the country keep the track, working what they didn't want to work... They need you but then they kick you out. Great. Great job
Will there be invitation round for non priority this financial year. Pray 🙏
No sure, but hope so
since 2021 and 2022, we have submitted our files to the Liberal Party and have been waiting for approximately 31 months without receiving any response. the Labor Party promised to clear the backlog of all visas, including the 188 visa (Innovation Stream), but it has not been addressed until now. We are educated entrepreneurs with skills in our businesses, ready to contribute to the Australian economy by injecting capital.
Wondering if someone could take DOHA to court for this.
Possible
u can for deception and misleading students
Hi karl! Hope you are doing well. I will be graduated next week and hopefuly i will lodge my 485 visa at march. is there any possibilities to get extended 2 years duration in my graduate visa? Thanks always grateful to you for the way you guide us.
Yes there should be enough time, hopefully