The Department of Home Affairs has announced parent migration quota legislation: the Contributory Parent migration quota (cap) has been reduced from 7,175 to 6,096, and the non-contributory parent migration quota has been reduced from 1,500 to 1,275. Those who need to apply are encouraged to submit their parents’ applications as soon as possible to secure a place in the queue. Given the current processing backlog, applications lodged now will face a wait of at least 6 years. Existing clients who have signed agreements are asked to submit their documents at the earliest opportunity so that applications can be lodged on time.
Subclass 189 Backlog Up 14,000 — Is It Really Faster Than 190? Subclass 491 Finally Declining, 143 Rising Sharply! Real Offshore Grant Rates for Chinese Applicants on 500/600?
Migration visa grants and FFI requests have been accelerating across the board recently. The Subclass 887 processing team has added many new case officers. The final batch of Subclass 489 applications lodged at the end of 2019 are finally being granted. Employer-sponsored 186/482 visas have not been overlooked either, and temporary visas such as 485/500/600 are being processed even faster.
