DIAC impose 15% fee increase
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship have announced that on 1st September 2013 visa application charges will again be increased – significantly. A 15% increase will be applied across the board. All visa subclasses (except student and visitor visas) will be affected.
The table below reflects the visa subclasses that will affect some of Perdaman Global Services clients:
| Visa Subclass | Visa Type |
1 Sept 2013 |
|
Subclass 457 |
Temporary Work – Skilled Visa |
$1,035.00 |
|
Subclass 457 |
Visa Nomination |
$380.00 |
|
Subclass 186 |
Employer Nomination Scheme (plus nom) |
$4,140.00 |
|
Subclass 187 |
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) |
$3,520.00 |
|
Subclass 189 |
Independent Skilled Migration (GSM) |
$3,520.00 |
|
Subclass 190 |
State/Territory Sponsored Migration (GSM) |
$3,520.00 |
|
Subclass 820/801 |
Onshore Partner Visa |
$4,575.00 |
|
Subclass 300/100 |
Offshore Partner Visa |
$3,085.00 |
|
Subclass 417 |
Working Holiday |
$420.00 |
The official figures have not yet been released and DIAC may round these figures up or down as they see fit. The actual figures will be released on 1 September 2013 and they will be added to the new charges just introduced on 1 July for additional applicants.
The concern for applicants is that they will try to save money by lodging applications themselves. But with the more complex lodgement requirements, new eMedical arrangements and other factors further complicating the application process applicants will risk their applications being refused.
Perdaman Global Services clients are urged to contact a representative of Perdaman Global Services to discuss in more detail. Phone 9346 8888.
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