The overall PR quota for 2024/25 has been reduced from 190,000 in the previous year to 185,000. The Skilled Independent category has been nearly halved, while Employer Sponsorship has seen a fairly big increase. Other categories remain relatively stable.
If the single parent’s child is between 6 and 17 years old, the parent can apply for a Student Guardian Visa to Australia. While the process can be somewhat challenging, it is feasible. The parent will need to provide convincing documents showing they have adequate financial capability to support both the student and themselves during the planned study period in Australia.
Before the introduction of same-sex marriage Act in Australia in 2017, we successfully assisted several clients in obtaining partner visas based on their same-sex relationships. Since then, the process has become even more feasible. However, applicants still need to ensure their visa applications are properly prepared. This includes revising some key aspects of the relationship within the application, such as household arrangements, mutual commitments, relationship history, and future plans, etc. If you’re unsure about how to prepare your application, don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance.
Typically, the first quarter of each year proves to be the best period for international students applying to Australian primary and secondary schools. Government primary/secondary schools in each state have limited capacity for enrolling international students, and once this limit is reached, applications can only be considered for subsequent intakes. Therefore, if you intend to enrol your child(ren) for the intake in the second half of 2024, or 2025, it is advised act sooner rather than later.
