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.
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
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!
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
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 :)
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.
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
@@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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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)
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
@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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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?
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.
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, 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?
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
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 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.
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.
@@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
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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
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 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!!
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?
Hi karl, can we apply anytime for TR extension any time or we can apply once TR going to end (my TR going to end on 3/3/2026. Can I apply now for extension) thanks
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
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?
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 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
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
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.
im planning to study masters degree before july 2024. im turning 35 this year. does that mean i am no longer elligible for the post study work visa? now im 50:50 if im gonna push studying masters 😕 pls advise
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
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?
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.
Hi Karl/ all, so I got my offer letter from the university and right on time to lodge the visa n couple of weeks. I am 33 atm, by the time I complete my Masters I will be 35+ . I am in dark, what should I do? Should I take the risk and apply or explore other countries?
Sorry for jumping in Joyraj. Please do not come here, yet, if you have intentions of working post your studies. The government here is signalling its intention to kick ppl (who bankrolled them) out. Perhaps differ you admission by a semester and explore other countries in the meanwhile. Things should be clearer in 6 mths.
Really ????😮😮 But what happened Karl if I finish my Diploma in Earlychildhood... which kind of Visa can I asked for after that ? I am 42 years old ... Post Graduate visa is which one exactly? The 485 ? Right ? What happened for Student's who are more than 40 years old and have a Certificate 111 and Diploma without Masters Bachelor...
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 😢😢
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.
Hello Karl This financial year WA has closed its migration program very soon. Not many 190/491 invitations from other prominent states like NSW, VIC, QLD and SA. 189 invitations too were conducted for only for certain occupations in health and teaching. So this financial year wouldn’t there be any big invitation rounds??
@@ailsaustraliaSlowly I don’t believe that there will be a new point system. It feels as if DOHA tricks us while saying Australians “Look, we cut down on migration and get only what we need, i.e. healthcare and educational professionals”. There should have been a discussion paper published by DOHA regarding new point test system as they mentioned last year in their migration report. Nothing happened so far. Less than 6 months left in this financial year and I am not sure how they manage to introduce a new system and let people submit new or adjusted EOIs….
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.
Hello Mr Karl, im 34 and currently working as a 3d modeling jewellery. Can i come to Australia with this occupation? Or should I learn to be a baker or a carpenter. Sry for my English.
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!
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,
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.
Hi Karl we appreciate your help of raising this issue and helping us to find justice for this one. I am about to finish my course MBA this June may I know if there is chance of getting 485 visa?mg anxiety level is getting higher.been working in aged care as a carer/pcw for almost 2 yrs this job is very in demand but it’s hard to find employer and it’s not even included in the SOL list 🥲
@@edwinrotich2509 However, the new document states that "the max. eligible age for a TGV will be reduced to 35... which means 35 is still able to apply the TGV..."
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.
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.
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.
Hello I am 40+ but going to start master of social work in march 2024. I already paid the fee.don't know what to do. Should I refund my fee or wait for mid 2024
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?
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
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.
Hello Karl, Thank you so much for your informative vedios. I applied for 491 Subsequent Entrant for my partner. Its been 6 months and there is no CO contact or grant. The processing time keeps changing which is unreliable. Could you please let me know what is the current processing time of 491 Subsequent Entrant in reality these days? And if i want to apply a Visitors visa for my partner, what the chances that she gets the Visitors visa given that my partner is not eemployed? If you could share your inputs, it would be a great favour. Thank you so much in advance.
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 :)
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
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!
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.
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.
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 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 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
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
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...
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.
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
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Hi Karl，I am graduating this mid July and I am over 35. It is so frustrated about this.
Very reliable Australia Immigration information channel. I trusted Konrad's opinion always...
Thanks Magen, nice of you to express your suport!
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.
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 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.
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 🥲
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?
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.
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, 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 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.
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
How is this legally possible and why isnt anyone taking them to court 😭
It is beyond me how they're getting away with this.
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.
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.
Karl Konard. PENDING Applicants of SC476 Visa are still waiting For Your Video on SC476 visa 😢
Mid week release
Hi Karl, can you please provide information video on parents visa latest in light of review report submitted to oz government & any final outcome.
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.
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
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?
Thanks Carl, is it wise to start applying for 190 and 491 using our previous home experience
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
Sr ritel pharmacist 75point what is chance for 491
Good chance
Thsnk u
Hi karl...will this age limit on 485 visa applied on current students who are over 35 already or just new applicants in future ?
Will apply on current students
@@WorldlyBuzz then they gonna lose billions of dollers in future...nd will lose students too...no one will choose austraila
sign this petition please!! and share as much as you can
Can I stop my master degree first until there is clear pathway announcement?
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.?
Thank you for the information. By the time i complete my degree,i will be 35 and 2 months. So i am not eligible?
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!!
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?
Hi karl, can we apply anytime for TR extension any time or we can apply once TR going to end (my TR going to end on 3/3/2026. Can I apply now for extension) thanks
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
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?
Will NZ and Canada follow this move of reducing age limit for post graduate visa?
Hi Thanks for sharing this. Can I please know if the dependent's age affect this visa. ? Thank you.
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 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! Mr.Karl, Thank you very much accurate news all the time.
Any idea about 189 processing delays?
Now paasing 12months and 03 weeks😢
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
Thanks alot Konard For Talking about 476 pending visa applicants
Its coming
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.
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.
im planning to study masters degree before july 2024. im turning 35 this year. does that mean i am no longer elligible for the post study work visa? now im 50:50 if im gonna push studying masters 😕 pls advise
This rule like 35 age limit impact new students or old students also
Kon they are saying new pts change will come after 2024.. like in December... What do u reckon
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 😊
We never expect this from a country like Australia. They just took our money and gave only the hope.
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
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. 🫶
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.
Hi Karl/ all, so I got my offer letter from the university and right on time to lodge the visa n couple of weeks. I am 33 atm, by the time I complete my Masters I will be 35+ . I am in dark, what should I do? Should I take the risk and apply or explore other countries?
Sorry for jumping in Joyraj.
Please do not come here, yet, if you have intentions of working post your studies. The government here is signalling its intention to kick ppl (who bankrolled them) out.
Perhaps differ you admission by a semester and explore other countries in the meanwhile. Things should be clearer in 6 mths.
Really ????😮😮 But what happened Karl if I finish my Diploma in Earlychildhood... which kind of Visa can I asked for after that ? I am 42 years old ... Post Graduate visa is which one exactly? The 485 ? Right ? What happened for Student's who are more than 40 years old and have a Certificate 111 and Diploma without Masters Bachelor...
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 😢😢
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.
Hello Karl
This financial year WA has closed its migration program very soon.
Not many 190/491 invitations from other prominent states like NSW, VIC, QLD and SA.
189 invitations too were conducted for only for certain occupations in health and teaching.
So this financial year wouldn’t there be any big invitation rounds??
I feel they maybe holding back on 189 invitations until they re-do the points test but cannot be sure on that
@@ailsaustraliaSlowly I don’t believe that there will be a new point system. It feels as if DOHA tricks us while saying Australians “Look, we cut down on migration and get only what we need, i.e. healthcare and educational professionals”. There should have been a discussion paper published by DOHA regarding new point test system as they mentioned last year in their migration report. Nothing happened so far. Less than 6 months left in this financial year and I am not sure how they manage to introduce a new system and let people submit new or adjusted EOIs….
What about Indian students are they going to get 3 years or 2 years
Certain Indian passport holders not everyone it seems
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!!
Is there any news on age 35 and TR
Hello Mr Karl, im 34 and currently working as a 3d modeling jewellery. Can i come to Australia with this occupation? Or should I learn to be a baker or a carpenter. Sry for my English.
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,
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.
Hi sir
What about those students who are currently in 485 visa
Rules will affected or not
Thank you
No bro not for those once granted it will not change.
You are having this question as 485 visa got extensions if they were eligible.
Hi Karl we appreciate your help of raising this issue and helping us to find justice for this one. I am about to finish my course MBA this June may I know if there is chance of getting 485 visa?mg anxiety level is getting higher.been working in aged care as a carer/pcw for almost 2 yrs this job is very in demand but it’s hard to find employer and it’s not even included in the SOL list 🥲
May i know if the 35 limitation includes 35 or not?
Include 35
@@edwinrotich2509 However, the new document states that "the max. eligible age for a TGV will be reduced to 35... which means 35 is still able to apply the TGV..."
Hi, is there any update for 309 visa, for 2024, what is the processing time, thank you
Next week covering processing times!
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
Hi karl, we have sent you videos about 188 visa,please check it🙏🏻
How about 11000 people who refused by fast track process they have been here 11 years
Hi Karl, thanks for the video.. any update on the 190 processing times... anyone from March 23 got grant ?
They are taking about 12 months, so should be close for you
@@ailsaustralia Fingers crossed 🤞
@@ThisIsAmitaHi, does the case officer allocated to your application ? What is your status shown in immi account
@@amanpreet2309 no update at all...still recveived ... anything on your side... did you update your PCC ?
@@ThisIsAmita yes same status, Yes verification is done by police, next week i will get my updated PCC
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 there be invitation round for non priority this financial year. Pray 🙏
No sure, but hope so
Hello I am 40+ but going to start master of social work in march 2024. I already paid the fee.don't know what to do. Should I refund my fee or wait for mid 2024
Yes you can . check your offer letter and contact with student services of your uni. From which uni are you doing course
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?
there is a fb group. and there is an ongoing petition.
Please send in the link
@@user-nq2zs9ug5y i think i have trouble sharing the link here. or can you see it?
I tried to share the link, but it doesn't allow me to share here@@user-nq2zs9ug5y
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
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.
I have lodge my visa on 30/12/2023 still waiting 😢 no updates
Hello Karl, Thank you so much for your informative vedios. I applied for 491 Subsequent Entrant for my partner. Its been 6 months and there is no CO contact or grant. The processing time keeps changing which is unreliable. Could you please let me know what is the current processing time of 491 Subsequent Entrant in reality these days? And if i want to apply a Visitors visa for my partner, what the chances that she gets the Visitors visa given that my partner is not eemployed? If you could share your inputs, it would be a great favour. Thank you so much in advance.
No set times and yes they are taling far too long. The chances of visitor visa is small if you are not from an ETA country
@@ailsaustralia Thank you so much for your reply.