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Along with the introduction of the new Skilled Independent Regional(Provisional) Visa category under Australia's GeneralSkilled Migration program on 1 July, new visa application charges have beenannounced as well as annual amendments tocertain visa application forms.
All permanent residency Skilled Migration categories were affected by a hikein main application visa fees of A$50 - from A$1795to A$1845. The English Education Charge (EEC) for applicants with a poorlevel of English was increased by A$70 - from A$2560to A$2630. Fees for most other visa categories were also increased, but to alesser extent. Some temporary residency visa feeswere only increased by A$5.
We urge you to ensure that you pay the correct visa application charge atthe time of lodging your application, as an incorrect feepaid could result in significant delays to the processing of your visa.
To find out if you qualify for a new SIR (Provisional) visa, or couldmigrate to Australia under any other visa category, please callour London office on (0)207 842 0800 to set up a consultation.
