NAATI CCL Japanese Immigration & Settlement Practice Dialogues — Worked Examples

Good morning. You've come to discuss extending your student visa. Can you tell me about your current visa situation?

学生ビザ（サブクラス500）を持っていて、来月期限が切れます。論文を完成させるためにさらに6か月必要です。

If you need more time for your thesis, apply for a new student visa. Your current visa must still be valid when you apply. Processing takes four to six weeks.

はい、先週もらいました。新しい申請にいくらかかりますか？今のビザが切れるまでに間に合いますか？

The application fee is sixteen hundred dollars. If you apply while your current visa is valid, you'll automatically receive a bridging visa.

ブリッジングビザ中も働けますか？今は週20時間まで働けるんですが。

Yes, a Bridging Visa A carries over the same work conditions as your current student visa. That means up to twenty hours per week during the academic term, and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks.

健康保険はどうですか？OSHCの期限が切れそうです。

You'll need valid Overseas Student Health Cover for the entire duration of your visa application. You must submit proof of your OSHC extension when you lodge the application.

保険会社に電話して延長します。他に必要な書類はありますか？

You'll need your passport, the new Confirmation of Enrolment, proof of OSHC, evidence of financial capacity, and your academic transcript. I'd also strongly recommend a letter from your supervisor about your research progress.

ありがとうございます。できるだけ早く書類を集めて申請します。

Welcome. You've come to discuss applying for a partner visa. Is your partner an Australian citizen?

はい、妻はオーストラリア生まれのオーストラリア市民です。私たちは2年間結婚しています。

Good. The partner visa has two stages — a temporary subclass 820 and a permanent subclass 801. You apply for both at the same time.

申請費用はいくらですか？かなり高いと聞いています。

The current application fee is around nine thousand dollars, paid as a lump sum. It's one of the most expensive visa fees. This covers both stages of the visa.

どうやって関係が本物であることを証明するんですか？

You'll need evidence across four categories — financial, household, social, and commitment to each other. This includes things like joint bank accounts, a shared lease, photographs together, and statutory declarations from friends and family.

審査にどのくらいかかりますか？一時ビザが出る前からブリッジングビザで働けますか？

Processing times for the temporary visa are currently twelve to eighteen months. Yes, you'll receive a bridging visa with full work rights and eligibility for Medicare.

永住権はいつもらえますか？

The permanent stage is assessed two years after the temporary visa. You'll need to show the relationship is ongoing through photos, joint finances, and statutory declarations.

長いですが、やるだけの価値があります。申請に必要な書類リストをもらえますか？

You've come to discuss a skilled migration visa. Can you tell me about your current occupation and qualifications?

ソフトウェアエンジニアで、6年の経験があります。コンピューターサイエンスの学士号を持っています。

Software engineering is on the skilled occupation list. Let's look at your estimated points. How old are you?

32歳です。英語のスコアが十分か少し心配です。IELTSでオーバーオール7.0を取りました。

Let me calculate. Age thirty-two is thirty points. Bachelor's degree fifteen. IELTS seven overall is ten. Eight years experience is fifteen. Total seventy.

合計で60〜65ポイントくらいですか？招待を受けるのに十分ですか？

Sixty-five is the minimum requirement, but currently invitations are typically issued at seventy-five to eighty points or above. You can gain additional points by improving your English score or obtaining a state government nomination.

州政府指名とは何ですか？追加でどのくらいポイントがもらえますか？

Each state wants specific skilled workers. A 190 visa gives five extra points but requires two years in that state. A 491 regional visa gives fifteen extra points.

地方に住むことも検討しています。まずスキルアセスメントが必要ですか？

Yes, a skills assessment is mandatory before you can submit an Expression of Interest for the points test. For software engineers, the assessment body is the ACS. The process usually takes six to eight weeks.

わかりました。すぐにACSのアセスメントを始めます。相談ありがとうございます。

You've come to discuss your eligibility for Australian citizenship. How long have you had permanent residency?

4年前に永住権を取得しました。市民権テストについて心配しています。テストは英語ですか？

Yes, the test is in English with twenty multiple-choice questions about Australian values, history, and government. You need seventy-five per cent to pass.

もし不合格だったらどうなりますか？何回受けられますか？

If you fail, you can retake at no extra cost, as many times as needed. Wait at least two days between attempts. Most people pass on the second try.

他に何か要件はありますか？申請する前に知っておくべきことは？

You must have lived in Australia for at least four years, with the last twelve months as a permanent resident. Short trips overseas are fine if total absence is under twelve months.

いいえ、犯罪歴はありません。ただ、昨年仕事で3か月間海外にいました。それは問題ですか？

Three months away is fine. As long as total time outside Australia is under twelve months in the four-year period, there's no problem.

市民権を取得したら、元の国籍を維持できますか？

Australia allows dual citizenship. However, whether your home country permits it depends on their laws. I'd recommend checking with your country's embassy before applying.

わかりました。来月テストの準備を始めて申請します。ありがとうございます。

Please take your time. This interview is strictly confidential. Your safety is our top priority. Can you tell me why you fled your home country?

ジャーナリストでした。政府の腐敗について記事を書いたら、当局に逮捕されて6か月拘束されました。釈放後、再び逮捕すると脅迫されました。

What was your treatment like during detention? Were you subjected to any abuse or torture?

はい、何度も殴られ、電気ショックを受けました。情報提供者を明かすよう強制されましたが拒否しました。まだ悪夢を見ます。

Thank you for sharing that. How did you come to Australia?

学術会議のビザで来ました。正当な方法で入国しましたが、帰れません。帰れば確実に投獄されます。

I understand your situation. Let me explain the process for applying for an Australian protection visa. You can seek refugee status based on a well-founded fear of persecution.

審査にどのくらいかかりますか？その間、働いたり勉強したりできますか？

Processing usually takes twelve to eighteen months. When you lodge a protection visa application, you'll be granted a bridging visa that gives you work rights and eligibility for Medicare.

弁護士を雇う余裕がありません。無料の法的支援はありますか？

Yes, free legal assistance is available. I'll refer you to the Refugee Legal Service. They can represent you at the hearing at no cost.

ありがとうございます。安全だと感じたのはここに来て初めてです。

You've just arrived in Australia on a working holiday visa. Congratulations. There are a few things you should understand about the conditions of your visa.

はい、ルールについて正しく理解したいです。同じ雇用主のもとでどのくらい働けますか？

You can work for the same employer for a maximum of six months. If you want to stay longer, you'll need to apply for permission or change employers.

2年目のビザを取得するために農場で働く必要があると聞きました。本当ですか？

Yes. To qualify for a second working holiday visa, you need to complete at least eighty-eight days of specified work in regional areas — such as agriculture, mining, or construction.

どうやって証拠を集めればいいですか？給与明細は十分ですか？

You'll need payslips, a letter from the employer, bank statements, and workers' compensation records. All documents must include the employer's name, ABN, address, and the dates you worked.

税金が心配です。TFNはどうやって取得しますか？

You can apply for a TFN online through the ATO website. It usually arrives within twenty-eight days. Without a TFN, you'll be taxed at the highest rate of forty-seven per cent.

年金（スーパー）についてはどうですか？オーストラリアを離れる時に取り戻せますか？

Yes, if you permanently leave Australia on a temporary visa, you can claim a Departing Australia Superannuation Payment — known as DASP. Be aware that a withholding tax of thirty-five to sixty-five per cent applies.

すべて教えていただきありがとうございます。楽しくて安全なワーキングホリデーを過ごしたいです。

You've come to check on your bridging visa conditions. Can you give me your visa number?

BVE 1234567です。パートナービザの申請中です。出国して帰国できるかどうか知りたいんです。

Let me check the records. Your Bridging Visa E has work rights, but it does not include travel permission. That means if you leave Australia, you won't be able to re-enter.

しかし母が母国で病気です。今すぐ会いに行く必要があります。何もできないんですか？

I understand. You can apply for a Bridging Visa B, which includes travel permission. You'll need evidence of the compassionate reason for travel.

母が病気であることはやむを得ない理由に該当しますか？

Yes, a serious family illness is generally accepted as a compassionate reason. You'll need to include a medical certificate from her doctor, proof of your relationship, and your travel itinerary.

ビザBの申請にいくらかかりますか？どのくらいで処理されますか？

The application fee is around one hundred and sixty-five dollars. Compassionate cases receive priority processing and are usually decided within two to five business days.

渡航中にパートナービザの結果が出たらどうなりますか？

If your partner visa is granted while overseas on a BVB, you can re-enter on the new visa. Keep all travel documents and medical evidence.

わかりました。今日BVBの申請をします。母の医療書類はメールで届くようにします。ありがとうございます。