Acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge announced the English language requirements, for people applying for partner visas.
The test additionally applies to an applicant’s life partner, if they are a permanent resident rather than an Australian citizen.
Highlights
- Australian Prime minister Scott Morrison says government will now test basic language competency for all partner/spouse visa applicants.
- Onshore applicants for partner visa applicants will be given first priority
Applicants applying for a new partner visa are required to show they can speak English Language or take 500 hours of courses before they are allowed Australian PR.
Partner visa is prepared in two stages. Initial an applicant gets a temporary visa for about two years after which they can apply for PR.
The English language necessities should be satisfied at the second stage when the partner needs to turn into a permanent resident.
Mr Tudge states that English language requirement will be much easier than the one needed to be joined for monetary migration.
The policy will kick in from the mid of next year. The obligations will apply to applicants and their spouses who are permanent residents, not citizens.
When asked about the thinking behind launching a language test for partner visa applicants, Mr Morrison said the change is an important step in the direction of empowering new migrants and to shield them from domestic abuse and work development.
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The most recent news on the English language requirement for Partner Visa applications appears to be:
- It should be actualized in mid to late 2021.
- It will apply to the permanent stage of the Partner Visa application, (Subclass 801 or 100).
- Applicants will get 500 hours of free English exercises.
In another significant turn of events, the Australian government has also allocated an additional 30,000 spots to partner visa category signaling its intention to clear the “annoying” application backlog that has left at least 100,000 Australians in midpoint as they wait for their approvals.
Applicants can apply for a partner visa from inside or outside of Australia. It can hinder candidates about $8,000.
Applicants are often permitted a bridging visa even though their visas are processed. IF you have any query or confusing about the partner visa application, feel free to ask our registered migration agent.
