Australian Immigration News 1.2.25. Engineer shortages in Australia to worsen; More 491 visa myths+

[@faizanrauf204]

Thank you so much, Karl, for consistently raising your voice on the eye-watering processing times for the 190 & 491 visas.

[@ailsaustralia]

Always!

[@sandhyal1507]

Thanks Karl for the clarification re: 491 conditions. That was really helpful. Please keep us posted on any changes. Thanks again

[@ailsaustralia]

You got it!

[@Nadun-v3g]

Hello Karl and the team, I truly appreciate your efforts! Thank you so much for considering my previous video comment and for addressing one of the most concerning rumors regarding 491 visa holders. I really appreciate the clarification. Respects!

[@ailsaustralia]

Happy to have helped, stay tuned for more!

[@alvaronieto1779]

Thank you, Karl, for explaining 491 visa myths. I have been working remotely and this is one of my concerns.

[@ailsaustralia]

Glad to hear we have sorted this for you

[@ritzz5589]

Where's your company actually based?

[@sagarwaingade8965]

Hey Karl..... congratulations on 100k 🎉🎉🎉🎉. I see there is no more backlog on 190 so why they taking to much time for grantation. It's very frustrating.

[@ailsaustralia]

Good question! probably slowing down to ensure the planning levels are going to match the grants. Hang in there

[@sagarwaingade8965]

@ailsaustralia is the possible in the future processing time will reduce.

[@MandeepSingh-iz3bw]

Hi Karl Thanks for clearing doubts on 491 visa. Luckily my 491 visa was processed in 10 months as mechanical engineer occupation living in Adelaide. Roi lodged in Feb 24, Pre invite and invite in March 24, visa applied March 24 and received yesterday grant for 491. All the best to all applicants. Thanks

[@ailsaustralia]

Thats great news, thanks for letting us all know.

[@mani694]

With in 11 months🎉

[@royds88]

Congrats. That's an outlier for a mechanical engineer.

[@acaveljko2054]

After 9+ years in Australia, finally left Australia permanently few months ago. For most of the time was on student visa, and while on 485 first time after 7 years had the opportunity to work full time without paying school fees, etc... Australia is great place to live. Obviously too expensive for new migrants (just saying, i am not type of person who says only bad things because couldn't manage to stay there permanently). I personally didn't like how Australia dealt with its citizens during covid. What a shame! For everything else, it is a decent place to live (once again, too expensive). What i hate about Australia, is how hard for newcomers is to get a PR. For international students in particular. Int.students pay loads of money, and many times get nothing in return. Australia claims that education is the highest quality, better than some UK, US, CA universities. It is shame how it works. The only thing that matters is to pay college/uni fees. Assessments are often done by third parties. Students attendance isn't monitored appropriatelly. Students have to work to pay astronomical fees, study isn't a priority, and isn't difficult at all. Then, since Australia know what rubbish proffesional are made in those "educational institutions" they won't get them the opportunity to compete with domestic enginners, and other proffesionals. Look around, Pakistani PHD works as an uber driver. Indian master accountant works as a chief. Nepalese doctor works at 7/11 I do respect all people equally, don't want to be misunderstood, but what is the conclusion? Get sheeps from overseas, suck the money out of them, exploit them, then spit them out. Looking forward to make a you tube channel in near future, got so many things to share, specially with those who are planning to go down under. They deserve to know.. Once again, good place to live, nice weather, beaches, etc. But only for those with clear pathway to secure a PR. Few years is ok. But 5+ years is simply way too long. Also, good place for trade persons, coz Australia needs them. Strong economy, buildings are growing all over the place. A bit confusing writing, too many things to point out, and one comment is certainly not enough. Thats why a you tube channel is thing to do.

[@ailsaustralia]

Thanks for sharing your experience here with us and it is a difficult isse for many are successful and find there dreams here and many do not. WHen people come here to study they need to keep in mind it it doesn't work out for whatever the reason, they can still have a good life back home or anywhere else they may end up.

[@ashishnarayan5252]

Make the channel bro

[@thetruthinquirer]

I just can't understand why the Govt allows immig to take 9+ months to process a 190, 491 visa. Its ridiculous when in the past the average processing time is a lot faster. However that's not the pt. The pt. is the Govt is practically allowing a dept to significantly affects the overall productivity of the Australia. There must be ways to hasten the process to help the country overcome such shortages in times of need.

[@gracekenamu1054]

Hi Karl , Great and informative videos . Appreciate if you could do a video about the average processing times for 494 visa employer sponsored .

[@ailsaustralia]

We ill include the 494 in the processing update table, thanks for the suggestion. Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@samithchanaka8250]

Hi Karl, Thanks for the update on the 491 visa requirements as a whole. However, I'm a bit confused with what the Live Melbourne site has published about their requirements. Under further eligibility requirements, they state, "You must be working in skilled employment for an employer physically located in regional Victoria." Further, it also says "A business using a virtual office or proxy office is not considered as physically located in regional Victoria". So how come this would work for a company that is located in the City area and for those who WFH. Could you kindly explain this in your next video? Thank you very much.

[@ailsaustralia]

ok I can cover that. Good question

[@Mansoor_mohamed]

​@@ailsaustraliaCould you also please include, can someone working and residing in NSW on 482 visa apply for VIC 190 ROI if they have a job offer/ contract from a VIC employer? Thanks in advance.

[@thunderstrike2009]

Great Job Karl best immigration update KZbin channel no doubt

[@ailsaustralia]

Gee thanks for the support!

[@hashw2018]

Thank you for the another information video ,Karl.. you are the best !

[@ailsaustralia]

Thanks Hasitha as always!

[@stutisubedi5629]

Thanks, Karl! I have a question-can a Regional DAMA 482 visa holder apply for a 491 visa if nominated?

[@yellowww21]

Thanks Karl. Cheers

[@ailsaustralia]

Your welcome!

[@trp825]

Hi Karl, there’s also a rumor regarding the 491 TSMIT, suggesting that Dutton is more likely to be elected in the upcoming election, according to the polls. He might also reinstate the income requirement for the 491 visa. Do you think that’s possible?

[@ailsaustralia]

Maybe but will not effect those visas already granted

[@rajashahjahan8577]

Hey Karl, Your videos are amazing please raise concern for 191 processing times 60 days to 9 months that's just ridiculous and unfair i am sure everyone feels the same way. Please raise this concern and thank you for your great advice and informative videos!

[@prasu1769]

It is not 9 month it is 11 month and this month it will be 1 year

[@ailsaustralia]

Thanks we will keep pushing them

[@satnamsheera3857]

@@rajashahjahan8577 currently people who already lodged 491 for them now reaching to 191 is six years. 22 months processing time and then 3 years in regional then 191 processing time. Total mess at the moment

[@santimeli4993]

Hi Karl, what are the processing times for the 482 SID visa? Thanks!

[@ailsaustralia]

Please check the departments website

[@lucianarico4602]

- I applied for the 491 visa as a management consultant. While waiting for the 491 to be granted, I applied for the 190 visa as a cook. What happens if the 491 is granted first and I don’t withdraw the 190 application? Can my 190 application proceed? Thanks

[@nikithagovind4594]

Hello Karl, would really life if you could reflect on Industrial pharmacist occupation which is hardly spoken about and chances of invite for subclass 190 & 491. Thank you 😊

[@ailsaustralia]

It is just another occupation of many that may get overlooked for invitations I'm afraid

[@harshavardhanjoshi8013]

Dear Carl, thank you for updating us. If someone is on a transition from 491 to 191 (waiting approx 9 months). Can that individual migrate away from the regional place to a non-regional place (eg. Sydney, Melbourne etc) while waiting for 191? Confirming that the individual stayed in the regional area for the 3 years?

[@ailsaustralia]

No you must continue to meet your visa conditions whilst you are waiting.

[@harshavardhanjoshi8013]

@ailsaustralia Thanks, however the condition says to be regional area for 3 years (to be eligible to apply for 191), and 491 visa allows you to work, stay anywhere in Australia isn't it?

[@royds88]

@@harshavardhanjoshi8013 But you need to remember that whilst your 191 is in process your still on 491 and have to meet the 491 visa conditions until 191 is granted.

[@abolfazlmontazer599]

Hello Karl. Could you talk about skipping 4 months for 190 & 491? They are granting November 2023 lodges not July and other 3 months between.

[@ailsaustralia]

Im afraid we have no information on that to discuss yet but will keep an eye out

[@abolfazlmontazer599]

@ailsaustralia Thank you for your answer

[@levigomez8199]

Any update about the 482 visas? It has been 4 months since it was lodged and still nothing 😢. Any thoughts about this guys?

[@ailsaustralia]

482's are taking much longer. Hang in there

[@cadetjamali]

Nurses, engineers..where are rest of professions? Look around and see how many Australians study public policy or public administration or some other fields like law or IT? Almost none and still somehow these are not on priority despite obvious low domestic supply? US attracts talent regardless of field of profession because it want to increase productivity and innovation..thats why US immigration has been successful despite no specific permanent programmes except green card.. Australia should learn from it rather than targeting only few occupations.

[@Umar-c1c6b]

Dear Karl, thank you so much for yet another amazing video. I have a question I'd really like to have your thoughts on: After 3 years of holding the 491 visa, I'll lodge the 191 and I'm told we get 191 bridging visa right away. Now, 191 processing time is 10 months currently, which may increase in the next 3 years. For applying citizenship, will I be eligible to count the period I remained on 191 bridging visa? Please guide. And thank you so much for all the informative content! Greatly appreciate your help 😊

[@ailsaustralia]

Thanks for all the positive feedback! You will need to be PR for a year before you can apply for citizenship I'm afraid. Bridging visa time does not count

[@samreplete1842]

Hello Karl, I have applied for Skill Independent Visa 189 in the graduate occupation list with Civil Engineer Draftsperson on 2 January for an invitation that was sent on 7 November last year. When will likley be decision be made for my application as per your analysis? I was residing in Western Australia but my temporary graduate visa got expired on 31 October and after ten days I came to Nepal I got an invite. Thank you.

[@ltt-store]

Hey Karl, When your visa processing times goes about 90% can you chase?

[@ailsaustralia]

Unfortunately not really

[@ltt-store]

@@ailsaustralia Ah that's a real shame I would have thought once you are say 1 year over the 90% time and showing as outwith standard processing times agents would be able to escalate.

[@RobBourdon-m7k]

Thanks Karl for all the informative videos. I have lodged my Subclass 190 ACT in June mid 2023, when i can expect the grant. Please let me know the realistic timeline

[@ailsaustralia]

18 months would be realistic, but can be faster depending upon your occupation

[@a.k.prajapati2469]

Hi Karl, Is there some good news for Mechanical Engineering! or Engineering Draftsperson in NSW or WA?? Thanks for making the video. I have been watching your videos for 3 years every Saturday. Never get bored and always get genuine information from you. 🙏

[@ailsaustralia]

Thanks for the feedback. No news that I know of, hang in there

[@victorwilks88]

Hi Karl Do you still need a police clearance from your home country if you have been living in Aus for 2 years already?

[@ailsaustralia]

Yep, any country you have lived more than 12 months in the last 10 years

[@victorwilks88]

@ailsaustralia does a police clearance expire ?

[@vimalv.v6711]

Hi Karl, is there any point or use of making complaints about the long processing delays as many of them say they got their 191 visa granted after lodging complaints (feedback form on IMMI website).It was only 7 months processing time when I lodged my 191 visa in September 2024 and 10 months of processing time currently. Will there by any benefit if I make a complaint in April 2025 when it is 7 months since I lodged my 191 application. Thanks in advance

[@ailsaustralia]

I wish it would make a difference but unfortunately it does not. However the more people who complain overall the better

[@nissijose28]

I lodged for 191 in June 2024, no response yet.

[@khouloudfadayel7874]

Hi i got 491 act regional and in the process i made a letter of commitment to canberra, can i still move to adelaide or it's agianst the conditions

[@khouloudfadayel7874]

Please, if some have the same experience, tell me thank you.

[@jowanghuman7051]

Hi Karl I have question about the processing time of 186 TRTvisa. I saw in video it shows 5months only. But on website of DHA it shows 18months is it recently down to 5months? Thanks

[@ailsaustralia]

50% mark is the table guide not 90%

[@jowanghuman7051]

@ ok thank you so much got it

[@rmbabariya4242]

Hello Carl, Congratulations on 100k subscribers. Can you guve us information on processing time for ROI and EOI in South Australia? Some people get invitation in 1 day and some doesn't get it even after 2 years even though their points are high.

[@ailsaustralia]

Yeah sorry for it is such a subjective selection process and they are after specific occupations. Good luck though and thanks for your loyal support

[@BrLoking87]

Hi Karl, what about the 482 visa time?

[@ailsaustralia]

Please check in with the departments website

[@ProveThyself826]

Hey Karl, Any idea when the next invitation round for 189 will be?

[@ailsaustralia]

No idea at the moment, sorry

[@geetonline]

Thanks for the info, Karl! Could you also give info about User Experience designer (UX /UI) skill and employment?

[@ailsaustralia]

Sorry we dont get much time to cover specific occupations unles some changes occur

[@geetonline]

@ailsaustralia I hope , if you cover specific job info will get to know. But for now thank you so much 🙏🙏😊

[@Baaz4ill]

Thx👍

[@ailsaustralia]

No problem

[@andrescastellanospineda8049]

Hi Carl, I'm a Mechanical Engineer working in hospo at the moment. To submit the ROI do I have to be working as an Engineer? Thank you for all your information

[@ailsaustralia]

Depends up the state for they are all different

[@Extinct2449]

Karl could you please explain Victoria graduate stream please? Like how long we will need to live and study in victoria to get eligible. I nearly finished my 1 year study in Sydney now planning to finish my last year in regional Victoria. Thanks❤️

[@ailsaustralia]

best to check out Victorias website we did cover this when it was introduced. Thanks for watching

[@splendidrizvi]

Good work

[@ailsaustralia]

Thanks!

[@vishalsihag1090]

Expected cutoff for 491 for retail pharmacists? Offshore? And why no invitation from last 2 months?

[@ailsaustralia]

That depends on the states requirements. Best of luck

[@vishalsihag1090]

@ any guess?

[@hussainjaffri3141]

Thanks

[@ailsaustralia]

Your welcome

[@anthonyebere3593]

The PM has the right of association. My thought, though 😅😅

[@ailsaustralia]

Of course he does, the issue is what if any money changed hands for him to be there

[@inderjeetsaini3306]

Hi karl nsw did their first round for pathway 2 ?

[@ailsaustralia]

Not that we know of yet

[@inderjeetsaini3306]

I think it happened on 30of jan 2025

[@zacharyborthwick5779]

Can 491 visa holders spend a week or two in a non-designated area (only once in a way) to help with work in a different office branch to their regular one ?

[@ailsaustralia]

The simple answer is, no

[@md.parvezrahman-f2i]

Dear Karl With 80 points including state points for industrial pharmacist offshore, proficient in PTE any chances Sir? With more than 10 years of experience.

[@vishalsihag1090]

Following

[@ailsaustralia]

Sorry we cannot answer these types of questions. Thanks for watching

[@sandippoudel6295]

Thank you soo much for your regular update karl. I have one question i got my rpl certificate at 28th of jan last year and this year of 28th its 1year so my eoi is giving me 5point for experince but unfortunatley like 5weeks i did less than 20hours. So if i claim 5point now and full fill that 5weeks till the time of visa lodgement (if i got invited) Will that work Please help me on this sir 🙏🙏

[@retnasingamnirmalan904]

Hi Sir Are they processing 188 old applications Thank you

[@ailsaustralia]

No doubt they still are, but slowly

[@rajibhossain9729]

Hi karl, Thank you for your valuable information regarding the visa & immigration. If you could explain why your visa processing time chart is different to Immi website. I have noticed in immgration website the standards visa processing time for 189 is 4 months (updated on 15 Jan 25 on immi website) whereas your chart showing 74 days only. Also if you comment on how the visa processing works or get sorted for finalisation by case officer. As I am waiting for my 189 grant since Dec 2022. Yes, you have heard it right. I have lodged my visa 22/12/2022 and -got once form 80 update request & i have uploaded (though i have provided it in the first place) - got twice form s56 request & i have uploaded - got bridging B in jan 24 for overseas travel. (travelled and came back aus) - updated AFD police clearence 3 times & overseas twice It is now frustrating for me to wait which imapcting me financially & mentally.

[@ailsaustralia]

Try not to worry about it and they will finish their checks in due course. Sounds like they are doing employment verification checks and that is striking trouble for some reason or they are checking something else. Just hang in there that is all you can do. Best of luck and thanks for the feedback

[@karncmurx44]

I have a question, please help me. I got 491 visa since 6 Sep 2023 and I went to Australia for activating Visa already and then came back to my home town, and plan to move to Aus for work this July. I will stay and work in Australia from July 2025 to the last day of visa( my visa exp Sep 2028). Do I still eligible to apply for 191? I think from July 2025 to July 2028 it is 3 years that I meet criteria to apply 191. Am I understand right? Thank you.

[@ailsaustralia]

Please book a time to discuss but I have made a few videos on this topic already

[@rafistutaa]

Hello Sir, can you please the status of PHARMACISTS under the HealthCare Category for 491. Everyone shares that Health Care is in demand but there are many professions that fall under this category. Your good work will be highly appreciated.

[@ailsaustralia]

The demand for Pharmacists has dropped after covid it seems

[@vishalsihag1090]

@@ailsaustraliameans no visa for them?

[@ahmedrabah3200]

Hmmm what could this mean for mechanical engineers?

[@ailsaustralia]

Probably will stay constant as these figures can go up and down

[@rebel_1947]

Hi karl Can secondary applicant of 494 visa register a company?

[@ailsaustralia]

Any resident in Australia can

[@leolau9653]

Let's see Australians to continue lamenting the housing crisis, while Home Affairs remains steadfast in not processing skilled workers in construction and building occupations in a reasonable time. Should we start a petition and demand that they explain themselves? The lack of available housing to buy or rent, and the high prices, are indeed significant challenges that are driving many migrants to return to their home countries, that wasting everybody time and resources.

[@ailsaustralia]

Yes it is very hypocritical to say the least

[@rizkhanriyas1538]

Hi karl, 18 months processing time for 491 is also a myth. We have applied in july 2023 and still waiting. DHA havent touched july 2023 files yet

[@ailsaustralia]

That seems to depend, you will notice that in some of the comments people are being granted in about 18 months. Hope it comes soon for you

[@BetaRomeo-kz7pv]

Karl the GOAT busting myths. I hope the DoHA will follow-up on their promises to reduce the backlogs faster. But they have already failed one commitment to clear the huge backlogs from the previous fiscal years by December 2024. The pace they are going is too slow and seems like it has nothing to do with lack of employees training as this is the same department that granted around 10k visas each in July and August alone. I hope they pick up the pace and clear the remaining backlog soon, which is constantly piling up .

[@ailsaustralia]

yes they need to get a handle on it otherwise they wil not be much better than the government they took over and complained about them so much for their slow processing

[@BetaRomeo-kz7pv]

@@ailsaustralia exactly

[@mdrobinhossain4375]

Hopefully, Peter Dutton will reinstate the regional scheme like before-where you move, live, and work in a regional area and qualify for the 491 visa. Unlike the current government, which seems unsure of what they're doing, especially in Tasmania and Adelaide. It shouldn't matter what profession or industry you're in-as long as you work, pay taxes, and contribute as a good Australian resident.

[@ailsaustralia]

Yes lets hope they do!

[@MajidAyaz-pd3fq]

hi Karl, thanks for your 491 Myths could you answer a question for working in other field / Position of your 491 visa for Example I got Chemical Engineer 491 Visa and currently I am working as Human Resource Advisor would this affect my 491 Conditions ?? your kind help needed

[@ailsaustralia]

You can work in any occupation or in fact not at all if you can afford it

[@LakeVistaStories]

I am looking for Australian PR as a Medical Physicist from India. How about the demand & how soon will my Visa processing be? Kindly reply.. Thanks in advance!

[@abdelrhmangawish1667]

What is chances for architectural draftsperson with 80 points 190?

[@ailsaustralia]

Hard to say but best of luck

[@satnamsheera3857]

Why doha start processing November December 2023 while people waiting for 20 months from May June 2023. By that rate June applications will not get their grant in this FY because quota will be exhausted

[@victorcastro3370]

What visa ?

[@ailsaustralia]

many reasons can affect the processing line so its hard to say

[@satnamsheera3857]

@@victorcastro3370 190

[@satnamsheera3857]

@@ailsaustralia so should I prepare myself that I may or may not get my grant in this FY as I lodged on 23 June 2023

[@wahajaazmi5490]

Watching late because i am in the ocean fishing on a boat

[@ailsaustralia]

Next week then be the first again!

[@dineshchandrareddy5535]

Hi karl, im civil engineer recently graduated i had overall 75 points what is the chance of getting PR for 189, 190, 491 which will be most suitable for me according to my points.

[@ailsaustralia]

Can't answer these types of questions I'm afraid

[@amar9326]

Hi hello I have lodged my visa application for 491 , july 20 , 2023 , for 491 engineering technologist with 85 points, when will my visa will be grant?

[@ailsaustralia]

SHould be soon according to processing times. hang in there and good luck!

[@abolfazlmontazer599]

I have lodged 24 July. As I know, there is not any july 2023 granted case. If you see, I would be appreciated to tell me

[@spraveen43]

Hi Karl I have applied for 491 ICT Support Engineer on October 4th 2023 , when can I expect the grant . I am overseas applicant from India

[@ailsaustralia]

If your lucky by the end of this year sometime. best of luck!

[@spraveen43]

@ Thank you for your reply…

[@stephenmohan6565]

I am textile engineer, seeking jobs from 2017 even after getting 491 end up in factory & uber. There are more engineers with full work rights why employers are not utilising those skills;

[@ailsaustralia]

That is something that does not make sense yes

[@Lubana_music]

Study is important but luck is more important in Australia

[@ailsaustralia]

Luck is important everywhere

[@awan_noman]

Biomedical engineer?

[@ailsaustralia]

yep it there

[@gauravbhattarai75]

At 1:19, I can see the Annual Employment Growth for Electronics Engineers is 0. Being an electronics engineer looking to apply for Skilled Migration, should I be worried or is this a good sign?

[@ailsaustralia]

I'm sure this data will go up and down over time so do not be too concerned

[@super_mario6915]

Hiii Karl, any possible draws for 491, 190 and 189 for engineers? 491 and 190 - 85 points 189 - 70 points. Thank u

[@estellebright2579]

This depends on what type of Engineer you are, though 70 points are a bit low for Engineers in general unless you aim for states like VIC that don't really care about EOI score but focus more on their own selection criteria.

[@ailsaustralia]

Impossible to say, but best of luck to you

[@selatheng4754]

Hi Karl, I’m on 482 occupation ( Aged or disabled carer ). Can I ask you my English PTE overall score 45, is that enough to qualify 186?

[@ailsaustralia]

Please check out the Aged care labour agreement for those details

[@selatheng4754]

I see Karl 5.5 English for 186, but for PTE 45 I’m not sure enough to qualify or not

[@ashdgee]

What frustrates me is that none of the PR visas have been inviting engineers. Engineers Australia even wrote a letter to the Home Affairs highlighting this

[@ailsaustralia]

There were invitations in the 189 round I think

[@ashdgee]

@@ailsaustralia Noted, thank you. Maybe missed the last few previous draws as I had given up on checking.

[@souhaalghashi7691]

Karl is the best 🤍

[@ailsaustralia]

Gee thanks!

[@mohndadel2169]

What are my chances? offshore 189: 80 190: 85 491: 95 Age: 25 Education: 15 Experience: 15 PTE: 10 NAATI: 5 Partner: 10 Occupations: Electrical Engineer/Engineering Manager EOIs submitted for all states and all visa subclasses in Nov 2024

[@AnitaBeer-de8dh]

180,00 kiwis per year coming to Australia permanently. If Dutton wins, it might be the end of the quick pathway to Australian citizenship.