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    Pacific Engagement Visa Australia

    The Pacific Engagement Visa is a new gateway for nationals from Pacific Islands and Timor Leste to establish their lives in Australia. Further, it aims to foster closer connections and engagement between Australia and participating Pacific island countries. This visa will allow future eligible applicants like you to:

    • Live and work in Australia on a permanent basis
    • Access educational opportunities for yourself and dependents
    • Avail of healthcare benefits through Medicare
    • Sponsor relatives for their own journey to Australia

    This initiative is expected to grant 3,000 visas every year for all eligible applicants, including partners and dependents. It will not only strengthen bilateral ties but also open up diverse opportunities for individuals looking to make Australia their new home.

    Pacific Engagement Visa Requirements

    As part of your early preparation for your pacific engagement visa Australia application, it’s essential to learn about the key conditions to see if you qualify, namely:

    • You must be between the ages of 18 and 45
    • You must be a national of a participating Pacific island country or from Timor Leste
    • You must hold a valid passport from an eligible country
    • You must be randomly selected through the ballot process
    • You or your partner/spouse must have a formal job offer in Australia
    • You must complete the pacific engagement visa application form and pay the necessary fees

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    What is the Pacific Engagement Visa Ballot?

    With the primary aim of providing fair and transparent access to the new permanent resident visa program, a pacific engagement visa ballot entails a random selection process.

    Those drawn from the ballot will then be able to apply for PEV. Importantly, candidates need to demonstrate that they satisfy all qualifying requirements before being issued this visa.

    How does it differ from the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, you ask?

    The PALM scheme is a temporary migration program, while the Australian Pacific Engagement Visa will be the permanent resident visa pathway for Pacific island and Timor-Leste citizens. As such, those who are currently engaged in the PALM scheme working in rural and regional Australia will be eligible for this PR visa once it opens up for applications.

    Pacific Engagement Visa Update and Highlights

    Pacific Engagement Visa application is set to commence this 2024, and further announcements and visa guidelines will be made later by the Department. Currently the Australian Government remains in talks with Pacific island governments regarding their inclusion.

    Pacific Engagement Visa Countries

    Aside from Pacific island nations, countries with limited Australian permanent migration opportunities are being prioritised, including countries that don’t have citizenship rights with the United States, New Zealand, and France.

    Meanwhile, the eligible Pacific countries include, but not necessarily limited to:

    • Papua New Guinea
    • Timor-Leste
    • Samoa
    • Solomon Islands
    • Palau
    • Fiji
    • Tonga
    • Nauru
    • Kiribati
    • Vanuatu
    • Tonga
    • Tuvalu
    • The Federated States of Micronesia
    • The Republic of the Marshall Islands

    According to official reports, the AU Government remains in consultation with these Pacific Island countries and is making sure that country allocations are fair and in line with the Department’s objectives for creating this new PR visa.

    Settlement Services

    In order to help future approved applicants to properly settle in Australia, the Australian Government offers certain settlement services through the Settleme​nt Engagement and Transition Support Program and the DOHA-managed Adult Migrant English Program.

    Future PEV holders will also have the following benefits, in addition to entitlements granted to permanent residents in Australia:

    • Family Tax Benefit A
    • Austudy
    • Youth Allowance (for Students and Apprentices)
    • VET Student Loans programs
    • Higher Education Loan Program

    However, PEV holders will be subject to the four-year Newly Arrived Resident Waiting period just like other newly conferred permanent residents. This includes income support payments and/or Job Seeker payments.

    Pacific Engagement Visa Cost

    Entering the ballot is expected to cost $25. Individual registration is valid for an entire year. If you registered and weren’t selected during that time, you need to register again for the next ballot. If selected, that’s when you can apply for this visa within the given timeframe. At this point, you may be required to pay the application fee. Further details will be announced once the program’s commencement draws nearer.

    For more information and news updates, visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT) official website or call our office for up-to-date advice.

    Need Help Processing Your Requirements?

    Ahead of Australia Pacific Engagement Visa open date, consider making early consultations with an Australian immigration agency and its team of skilled lawyers and agents for future assistance with your PEV application. Here’s how we can help:

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    We believe in keeping you not just informed but also involved. We’ll ensure you understand every aspect of your visa application process with our tailored assistance.

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    From initial consultation to celebrating your visa acceptance, we’re with you at every juncture to provide advice and assistance to ensure an error-free transition.

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    Thong and Marlene helped my partner gain permanent residency in Australia. We did the application ourselves but it turned out lots of information we needed to provide was missing. Thong and Marlene picked our case up and helped amend it. I really appreciate their help and guidance and look forward to contacting them again in the future. I am pleased by their efforts and professionalism.

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    Successfully handled my case. He had been prompt, caring and very professional in dealing with my case. I am glad to have received very strong support, guidance and service from them. I would highly recommend Parish patience immigration lawyers. I wish the best for their future prospects.

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    I’m really thankful for the guidance and assistance I’ve received regarding my Partner visa from Shan and his assistance Asha at Parish Patience. They handled my matter professionally and there were clear instructions from the beginning till end. I got my partner visa 820 granted in less than 7 months, thanks to their knowledge and expertise. I wish them all the best and highly recommend Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers for any sort of immigration matters.

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    Entrust your visa application only to an Australian immigration law firm that has been an integral part of the country’s immigration landscape since 1888. Our commitment to legal service excellence, combined with a deeply personal approach to each client case, makes us the perfect partner for your future Pacific Engagement Visa application or any other visas. Ahead of this visa’s application commencement, contact our office for consultation and expert advice.

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