Student visa evaluation adjustments on the ART
Processing Occasions Update & ENS Processing Tips
191 Visa Regional Stream Earnings Requirement- Can it change?
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Thank you for this video, we got to know a lot from you.
I have a question as many agents gave me different answers and now i m confused. On 491 visa, can my child go to school in non regional areas to become eligible for 191?
Hey Karl and team, have you seen anyone get 191 approved while being fully outside Australia (while still fulfilling 491 conditions like 3 tax assessments)?
Do your partner(wife) needs a qualifying visa such as Subclass 491 to be included in your Subclass 191 Application as dependant ?
Hi Karl @ailsaustralia, you said, dependants for 191 Visa applications do not have to have previous visas at all.
Does that mean, I can add my wife as dependant during my 191 Visa application even though she never had 491 Visa before ?
Hi Karl, Appreciate your work.
I applied for my wife’s 491 offshore visa over a year ago, and we’re still waiting with no clear updates. The separation is really taking a toll on our relationship. We also applied for a tourist visa a couple of times just to spend some time together, but it was refused with the same reason given to many others — that she doesn’t have “strong ties” to her home country because she’s a dependent spouse and not employed. The wording seems almost identical across cases, even for people with stable income.
Many families are stuck in this situation. If you could please bring up this issue in one of your videos, it would mean a lot to us.
Hi Karl, Appreciate your work. 491 Subsequent Entrant is taking long these days as well. Applicants are waiting over 13-14months which previously was 6 months on an average. Any thoughts on that delay?
Sir, I really appreciate your videos and the valuable information you share. I would like to ask for your advice regarding my Student Visa (Subclass 500). I applied on 27 December 2025 for a Master’s degree, and my course starts on 16 February 2026, but I still haven’t received any update.
I previously visited Australia twice on Subclass 600 visas and have a strong travel history (UK, Switzerland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Egypt, Japan).
Is this delay still normal, or should I be concerned? Thank you in advance for your guidance.
In 186 DE Visa webpage how often will they update the current processing "month and year"
Your videos are really enlightening. This waiting game is exhausting, but your content reminds us we’re not alone. Given your reach and connections in immigration, would you consider organising and sharing a petition? Past ones didn’t reach as much because many people didn’t know about them before they closed. Your platform could make a real difference.
Hi Karl, thanks a lot for your informative videos, it helped us in the long run to secure our 491 visa. My question is, can I still drive uber in melbourne on weekends while working a full time job in regional Victoria as well as living in regional Victoria? This question has got me a little worried since I received the grant. I'd be really grateful if you could clarify on this. Thanks again.
Dont make sense to wait 16 months to approve 191 if you submit all requirements properly.
Thanks a lot Karl.
I have a query about partner's skill assessment, My partner had their skill assessment(expired 6 months ago) about 3.5 years ago, can I still claim 5 points for that even after it has expired or do I need to get a new one for them?
We've been waiting for the 191 visa since July 2025. We were granted the 491 visa in 2021, and before that, we nearly applied for the 489 visa. However, once the 489 was replaced by the 491, we had to wait for the stream to open, so that took additional time. We’ve lived and worked in a regional area for 3.5 years before applying for 191. Honestly, it feels like we have the worst visa possible, and I wouldn’t recommend the 491 to anyone. Our lives feel on hold because the government isn’t dedicating enough resources to process these visas. Housing prices are skyrocketing, and until we are approved for the 191, we can’t buy. We’re earning lower salaries, and there are fewer job options in regional areas. Even in the next suburb over, which isn’t considered regional, we could be making much more, however, because someone does not give a f to process the applications which in reality should be formality. Right now, it feels like we’re stuck in limbo. So, in short, this is the reality of the situation. It’s not worth it for anyone planning to apply – there are far better visa options out there.
The NZ backdoor to AUS should be closed or at least limited to a x number of visa's for a given year
Thanks as always Karl and Team!
hi karl,
with regards to ART changes does it affect only the student visas or all other temporary visas as well including employer sponsor visas like subclass 482?
Hi Karl, I'm your regular viewer. I have a question. If I finish my intended masters program before my student visa expires, can I stay until my student visa expires and work full-time?
That 191 income 😅 phew
Will there be another 189 round??
Love your content man