NAATI CCL Urdu Immigration & Settlement Practice Dialogues — Worked Examples
Immigration interpreting in Urdu involves Perso-Arabic bureaucratic vocabulary like دستاویزات (dastaavezaat, documents), درخواست (darkwaast, application), شہریت (shehriyat, citizenship), and قانونی (qaanooni, legal) that characterize formal government interactions. The Nastaliq script convention means identity documents and official forms use right-to-left script, requiring interpreters to navigate between writing systems when verifying names, dates, and reference numbers. Gender-honorific agreement runs through every sentence, and formal address using آپ (aap, you, respectful) with corresponding verb forms is standard for immigration officials. Code-mixing with English immigration terms — visa, PR, passport, Centrelink, Medicare, and bridging visa — is extremely heavy in Australian Urdu conversations. Formal letter-writing conventions affect how Urdu speakers frame written applications and supporting statements, using formulaic Perso-Arabic expressions. The code-mixing dynamics are especially complex in immigration contexts, where English institutional terms are embedded in Urdu grammatical structures with Urdu verb endings — visa لگانا (visa lagaana, to apply for a visa).
7 practice dialogues
Student Visa — Extension Enquiry
This dialogue is between a male international student and a Migration Agent. The student's visa is expiring soon and he is seeking advice on extending his student visa.
Good morning. You've come to discuss extending your student visa. Can you tell me about your current visa situation?
Model interpretation
صبح بخیر۔ آپ طالب علم ویزا کی توسیع پر بات کرنے آئے ہیں۔ موجودہ ویزا صورتحال بتائیں؟
سب کلاس 500 طالب علم ویزا پر ہوں، اگلے ماہ ختم ہو رہا ہے۔ مقالہ مکمل کرنے کے لیے مزید چھ ماہ چاہییں۔
Model interpretation
I'm on a student visa — subclass 500 — and it expires next month. I need another six months to complete my thesis.
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.
جی، پچھلے ہفتے ملی۔ نئی درخواست کا خرچ کتنا ہے؟ ویزا ختم ہونے سے پہلے عمل مکمل ہو جائے گا؟
The application fee is sixteen hundred dollars. If you apply while your current visa is valid, you'll automatically receive a bridging visa.
برجنگ ویزا پر کام کر سکتا ہوں؟ ابھی ہفتے میں بیس گھنٹے تک کام کی اجازت ہے۔
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.
ہیلتھ انشورنس کا کیا؟ اوورسیز سٹوڈنٹ ہیلتھ کور ختم ہونے والا ہے۔
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.
انشورنس کمپنی کو فون کرکے بڑھواتا ہوں۔ اور کوئی دستاویزات چاہییں؟
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.
شکریہ۔ تمام دستاویزات جمع کرکے جلد از جلد درخواست دائر کروں گا۔
Partner Visa — Application Enquiry
This dialogue is between a man and a Migration Agent. The man is married to an Australian citizen and is enquiring about applying for a partner visa.
Welcome. You've come to discuss applying for a partner visa. Is your partner an Australian citizen?
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خوش آمدید۔ شریکِ حیات ویزا کی درخواست پر بات کرنے آئے ہیں۔ شریکِ حیات آسٹریلوی شہری ہیں؟
جی، بیوی پیدائشی آسٹریلوی شہری ہیں۔ شادی کو دو سال ہو گئے۔
Model interpretation
Yes, my wife is an Australian-born citizen. We've been married for two years.
Good. The partner visa has two stages — a temporary subclass 820 and a permanent subclass 801. You apply for both at the same time.
درخواست کا خرچ کتنا ہے؟ سنا ہے کافی مہنگا ہے۔
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.
رشتہ حقیقی ہے کیسے ثابت کریں؟
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.
جائزہ کتنا وقت لگتا ہے؟ عارضی ویزا ملنے سے پہلے برجنگ ویزا پر کام کر سکتا ہوں؟
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.
مستقل رہائش کب ملے گی؟
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.
لمبا عمل، لیکن قابل ہے۔ وضاحت سے سمجھانے کا شکریہ۔
Skilled Migration — Points Test Discussion
This dialogue is between a woman and a Migration Agent. The woman is a skilled professional discussing her eligibility for a skilled migration visa under the points test.
You've come to discuss a skilled migration visa. Can you tell me about your current occupation and qualifications?
Model interpretation
ہنرمند ہجرت ویزا پر بات کرنے آئے ہیں۔ موجودہ پیشہ اور قابلیت بتائیں؟
سافٹ ویئر انجینئر ہوں چھ سال تجربہ کے ساتھ۔ کمپیوٹر سائنس میں بیچلر ڈگری ہے۔
Model interpretation
I'm a software engineer with six years of experience. I have a bachelor's degree in computer science.
Software engineering is on the skilled occupation list. Let's look at your estimated points. How old are you?
بتیس سال۔ انگریزی اسکور کافی ہے یا نہیں اس کی فکر ہے۔ آئی ای ایل ٹی ایس میں مجموعی سات ملے۔
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.
تو تقریباً ساٹھ سے پینسٹھ پوائنٹ؟ دعوت نامے کے لیے کافی ہے؟
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.
ریاستی نامزدگی کیا ہے؟ کتنے اضافی پوائنٹ ملتے ہیں؟
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.
علاقائی علاقے میں رہنے کو تیار ہوں۔ مہارت جائزہ پہلے ضروری ہے؟
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.
سمجھ آ گئی۔ فوراً اے سی ایس جائزہ شروع کروں گا۔ مشاورت کا شکریہ۔
Citizenship — Eligibility Enquiry
This dialogue is between a woman and an Immigration Officer. The woman has been a permanent resident for several years and is enquiring about Australian citizenship eligibility.
You've come to discuss your eligibility for Australian citizenship. How long have you had permanent residency?
Model interpretation
آسٹریلوی شہریت کی اہلیت پر بات کرنے آئے ہیں۔ مستقل رہائش کتنے عرصے سے ہے؟
چار سال سے مستقل رہائش ہے۔ شہریت ٹیسٹ کی فکر ہے۔ ٹیسٹ انگریزی میں ہے؟
Model interpretation
I've had permanent residency for four years. I'm worried about the citizenship test. Is the test in English?
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.
ناکام ہو جاؤں تو؟ کتنی بار دے سکتا ہوں؟
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.
درخواست سے پہلے اور شرائط معلوم ہونی چاہییں؟
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.
نہیں، کوئی مجرمانہ تاریخ نہیں۔ لیکن پچھلے سال کام کے لیے تین ماہ بیرون ملک رہا۔ مسئلہ ہے؟
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.
شہری بن جاؤں تو اصل قومیت رکھ سکتا ہوں؟
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.
سمجھ آ گئی۔ اگلے ماہ ٹیسٹ کی تیاری شروع کرکے درخواست دائر کروں گا۔ شکریہ۔
Protection Visa — Refugee Claim
This dialogue is between a man and a Migration Agent. The man is a refugee seeking advice about applying for a protection visa in Australia.
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?
Model interpretation
وقت لیں۔ یہ انٹرویو سختی سے رازداری ہے۔ آپ کی حفاظت ہماری اولین ترجیح ہے۔ اپنے ملک سے فرار کی وجہ بتائیں؟
صحافی تھا۔ حکومتی بدعنوانی پر مضامین لکھے اور حکام نے گرفتار کیا۔ چھ ماہ حراست میں رہا۔ رہائی کے بعد دوبارہ گرفتاری کی دھمکی دی۔
Model interpretation
I was a journalist. I wrote articles about government corruption and was arrested by the authorities. I was detained for six months. After my release, they threatened to arrest me again.
What was your treatment like during detention? Were you subjected to any abuse or torture?
جی، بار بار مارا گیا اور بجلی کے جھٹکے دیے۔ ذرائع بتانے پر مجبور کیا لیکن میں نے انکار کیا۔ ابھی بھی ڈراؤنے خواب آتے ہیں۔
Thank you for sharing that. How did you come to Australia?
علمی کانفرنس کے ویزا پر آیا۔ جائز طریقے سے داخل ہوا لیکن واپس نہیں جا سکتا۔ واپس جاؤں تو یقیناً قید ہوگا۔
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.
جائزے میں کتنا وقت لگتا ہے؟ عمل کے دوران کام یا تعلیم کر سکتا ہوں؟
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.
وکیل کی استطاعت نہیں۔ مفت قانونی مدد دستیاب ہے؟
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.
شکریہ۔ یہاں آنے کے بعد پہلی بار محفوظ محسوس ہو رہا ہے۔
Working Holiday Visa — Conditions
This dialogue is between a man and a Migration Agent. The man has just arrived in Australia on a working holiday visa and is being briefed on visa conditions.
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.
Model interpretation
ابھی ورکنگ ہالیڈے ویزا پر آسٹریلیا آئے ہیں۔ مبارکباد۔ ویزا کی شرائط سمجھنی ہوں گی۔
جی، قوانین اچھی طرح سمجھنا چاہتا ہوں۔ ایک آجر کے لیے کتنے عرصے تک کام کر سکتا ہوں؟
Model interpretation
Yes, I want to make sure I understand the rules properly. How long can I work for the same employer?
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.
سنا ہے دوسرے سال کا ویزا لینے کے لیے فارم ورک ضروری ہے۔ سچ ہے؟
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.
کام کا ثبوت کیسے جمع کروں؟ تنخواہ سلپس کافی ہیں؟
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.
ٹیکس کی فکر ہے۔ ٹیکس فائل نمبر کیسے حاصل کروں؟
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.
سپرانویشن کا کیا؟ آسٹریلیا چھوڑنے پر واپس مل سکتا ہے؟
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.
سب کچھ سمجھانے کا شکریہ۔ محفوظ اور پُرلطف ورکنگ ہالیڈے چاہتا ہوں۔
Bridging Visa — Travel Permission
This dialogue is between a woman and an Immigration Officer. The woman is on a bridging visa and needs to travel overseas urgently because her mother is ill.
You've come to check on your bridging visa conditions. Can you give me your visa number?
Model interpretation
برجنگ ویزا کی شرائط جاننے آئے ہیں۔ ویزا نمبر دیں؟
بی وی ای 1234567۔ شریکِ حیات ویزا کی درخواست کا انتظار ہے۔ جاننا ہے ملک سے باہر جا کر واپس آ سکتا ہوں؟
Model interpretation
It's BVE 1234567. I'm waiting on a partner visa application. I need to know if I can leave the country and come back.
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.
لیکن والدہ وطن میں بیمار ہیں۔ فوری ملنا ہے۔ کچھ نہیں ہو سکتا؟
I understand. You can apply for a Bridging Visa B, which includes travel permission. You'll need evidence of the compassionate reason for travel.
والدہ کی بیماری ہمدردانہ وجہ شمار ہوگی؟
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.
برجنگ ویزا بی کی فیس کتنی ہے؟ کتنی جلدی عمل ہوتا ہے؟
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.
سفر کے دوران شریکِ حیات ویزا کا فیصلہ آ جائے تو؟
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.
سمجھ آ گئی۔ آج ہی بی وی بی درخواست دیتا ہوں۔ والدہ کی طبی دستاویزات ای میل سے منگواتا ہوں۔ شکریہ۔
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