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me the application specific enhancements
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A
number of important enhancements will be introduced to ImmiAccount on 17 April 2015.
Summary of Enhancements
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Usability enhancements
Forgotten TRN functionality
New Health button
New Request complete
button
New application statuses
These general enhancements will be introduced
to ImmiAccount on 17 April 2015. Click a button to find out more.
Summary of general enhancements
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Finalised
In Progress
Submitted
The status of In Progress is being
retired and three new statuses introduced
Application Statuses redefined
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Submitted
In Progress
Application received
Application Statuses
Finalised
Application Received – indicating your
application has been successfully submitted and will be assessed
within advertised application processing timeframes
The status of In Progress is being retired and three new statuses introduced
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Submitted
In Progress
Application received
Information requested
Application Statuses
Finalised
Information Requested – indicating
an immigration officer has assessed the application and found
that more information is required, so they have requested that you provide further evidence in support of the application
The status of In Progress is being retired and three new statuses introduced
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Submitted
In Progress
Application received
Information requested
Assessment in progress
Finalised
Application Statuses
Assessment in
Progress – You have provided all the requested information.
The department may proceed to make a decision on your application. The department may also ask you for further information. In this case, the status will return to Information requested.
The status of In Progress is being retired and three new statuses introduced
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Incomplete
Application Statuses
Ready to Submit
On April 17, all applications
with a status of Ready to Submit will automatically
change to Incomplete. This is to ensure that any new questions are answered before the application is submitted.
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Assessment in progress
In Progress
Application Statuses
On April 17, all
applications with a status of In Progress will automatically
change to Assessment in progress.
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Application Statuses
For more information on Application Statuses, see
the ImmiAccount application statuses guide available from the Help
tab at http://www.immi.gov.au/Services/Pages/immiaccount.aspx
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Application Status
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enhancements. What would you like to do now?
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New Request complete button
You can currently attach document
copies to most visa applications using the Attach document
button
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New Request complete button
Where attachment lists exist, you
can also attach the copy of a document using
the Attach document link
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New Request complete button
If an Immigration officer requests
copies of supporting documentation in a standardised department letter,
a new Request complete button will display
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New Request complete button
Use this button to indicate
that you have supplied all the requested documentation and
would like the department to progress with assessing the application
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New Request complete button
If you click Request complete,
a message displays. If you click Confirm, you are
waiving the requirement for the department to wait for the period specified in the letter before assessing the application.
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New Request complete button
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new Request complete button. What would you like to
do now?
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A new Get health details button will display
in the
Next Steps section of the application. Click this
button to update the application with the current health status for the applicant.
New Health button
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New Health button
By clicking the Get health details
button, a client’s health status in ELP/eVisa will be
updated to provide additional information.
Here is an example of a message that could display:
The next three slides provide examples of other messages that could be displayed.
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New Health button
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Health button. What would you like to do now?
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Forgotten TRN functionality
The forgotten TRN functionality existed to
help people import existing applications when ImmiAccount was first
introduced. As ImmiAcocunt is well established, the functionality is no longer required so the Forgot your TRN? link will be removed on 17 April.
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Forgotten TRN
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Forgotten TRN functionality. What would you like to do
now?
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Usability enhancements
On April 17, a number of enhancements
will be made to ImmiAccount to make it easier
to use. These include:
enhancements to the log-in screen
enhancements to the account creation screen
changes to declarations in online forms to reflect legislation changes
an updated list of documents that can be added to an application
an updated list of proof of identity options
updated country lists
more descriptive warning messages
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Usability enhancements
The log-in screen has been redesigned to
make the Create ImmiAccount and Register for ImmiAccount options
stand out
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Usability enhancements
The Create Account screen has been redesigned
the
password text boxes have been moved to appear just
before the terms and conditions section
the password description text has been updated
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Usability enhancements
The Character declarations will be updated to
reflect changes in legislation
The application for a Resident Return
visa (RRV) will be updated to include Character declarations
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Usability enhancements
The declarations for visa applications that relate
to PIC4020 have been updated to reflect changes in
PIC4020 and privacy legislation
Warning messages related to PIC4020 have also been added
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Usability enhancements
The list of documents that can be
uploaded as part of an application will be amended
to remove documents that must be supplied either in person or by mail.
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Usability Enhancements
The list of identity documents that can
be uploaded as part of an application will be
amended to add four new options – Divorce certificates, Utilities Notice, Form 119 and the ImmiCard
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Usability enhancements
The drop down list for Country of
passport and Nationality of passport holder will be updated
to include more countries, including:
Falkland islands
Marshall Islands
Virgin Islands
Congo
the United Kingdom
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Usability enhancements
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Application specific enhancements
Application specific enhancements will be introduced
to ImmiAccount on 17 April 2015. Click a button
to find out more.
Citizenship
Skilled Migration
Family
Resident Return
Temporary Work
Visitor
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Citizenship
eCitz online conferral application forms will be migrated
to ImmiAccount.
After 17 April 2015, the eCitz platform will
no longer support new or in-flight applications. Existing conferral applicants who have commenced and saved draft applications using the eCitz platform will lose their applications if they are not lodged before 17 April.
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Citizenship
Movement of conferral applications forms to ImmiAccount will
have a number of benefits, including:
Online conferral application fields
will be pre-populated using data previously entered within the online application form
Applicants will have greater security through a password protected ImmiAccount
Applicants can upload their facial image (front of an endorsed photograph) as part of the application
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Citizenship
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applications. What would you like to do now?
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Family
The names of the online partner visa application
forms will be amended
The Date of Marriage, Date of
Intended Marriage and Date Relationship Began fields in the Relationship Status component of partner visa applications will be made non-mandatory
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Family
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visa applications. What would you like to do now?
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Resident Return
Attachment lists will be added to the
Next Steps section of Resident Return visa applications
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Resident Return
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Resident Return visa applications. What would you like to
do now?
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Skilled migration
There are a number of small enhancements
to Skilled Migration visa applications, including:
When employers complete an
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) or Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) nomination, they will need to either provide all passport details, or none. They will not be able to provide partial passport details.
When completing a Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887) application, applicants will no longer be required to provide a health examination booking number.
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Skilled migration
Attachment lists will be added to the
Next Steps section of application for these visa types:
Skilled
Regional visa (subclass 887)
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
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Skilled migration
The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) application
has been moved from the Skilled Migration grouping to
the Temporary Work grouping
The application form for this visa type is also being amended to:
remove questions about upfront health examinations
update the values statement
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Skilled migration
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Skilled Migration visa applications. What would you like to
do now?
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Temporary Work
There are a number of small enhancements
to Temporary work visa applications, including:
When completing a Temporary
Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) visa application, an error will display if the applicant does not provide a nomination ID
The ability to submit an online application for a Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) visa (subclass 400) will be extended to include people who hold passports from:
Bangladesh
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Palestinian Authority
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Temporary Work
Attachment lists will be added to the
Next Steps section of application for these visa types:
Temporary
Graduate visa (subclass 485)
Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457)
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Temporary Work
The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) application
has been moved from the Skilled Migration grouping to
the Temporary Work grouping
The application form for this visa type is also being amended to:
remove questions about upfront health examinations
update the values statement
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Temporary Work
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Temporary Work visa applications. What would you like to
do now?
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Visitor
There are a number of small enhancements to
Visitor visa applications, including:
The ability to submit an online
application for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) will be extended to include people who hold passports from:
Bangladesh
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Palestinian Authority
Vietnam
Indonesia
There will also be an Agent Only trial of online applications for Visitor visas (subclass 600) for people who hold a passport from India
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Visitor
Attachment lists will be added to the Next
Steps section of Visitor visa (subclass 600) applications
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Visitor
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visa applications. What would you like to do now?
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What do I need to do
before April 17,
2015?
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BR2 Preparation
There are a few things you can
do on April 16 to ensure a smooth transition,
including:
Where possible, submit any applications that have a status of Ready to Submit. You will not lose these applications on April 17, but you will have to step through each page and answer any questions that have changed if you submit them after that date.
Complete as many eCitz applications that have been commenced or saved as a draft as possible, as these applications will have to be re-entered into ImmiAccount following April 17.
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ImmiAccount support page
http://www.immi.gov.au/Services/Pages/immiaccount.aspx
The ImmiAccount support page has
been revised to give agents access to succinct and
useful information via a number of tabs.
The improvements include Quick Reference Guides, clearer guidance on attaching documents and a list of common error messages.
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ImmiAccount support page
https://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/immiaccount/technical-support-form/
The ImmiAccount Technical Support form can
be used by individuals, agents and organisations to make
an enquiry or raise an issue in regards to their ImmiAccount or online application.