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Australian Visa Options for Creative Professionals
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Australian Visa Options for Creative Professionals

Australia has long been a destination of choice for creative professionals - from performing artists and musicians to filmmakers, designers, and cultural practitioners. Whether you are considering a short-term engagement, a longer work assignment, or a permanent move, there are a range of visa options that may be available. This article provides an overview of four key visa pathways particularly…
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9 June, 2026
Old stamp in your passport? What you need to know about Authority to Return and Return Endorsements
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Old stamp in your passport? What you need to know about Authority to Return and Return Endorsements

If you migrated to Australia before 1987, there may be a small but significant stamp in one of your old passports, and it could still affect your ability to travel to and from Australia today. What are Authority To Return and Return Endorsement forms? An Authority to Return (ATR) and a Return Endorsement (RE) are old forms of travel documentation…
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9 June, 2026
Partner Visa Subclasses 801 & 100: What’s Required at the Second Stage?
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Partner Visa Subclasses 801 & 100: What’s Required at the Second Stage?

If you are a holder of the provisional Partner visa (Subclass 820 or 309), you may be approaching your eligibility to be assessed for the grant of a permanent Partner visa (either the Subclass 801 or 100). This article explains what the second stage involves, when you can apply, and what evidence is generally expected. What is the Partner visa…
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3 June, 2026
How to fill a Form 888 (with examples) (Updated on: 3 June 2026)
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How to fill a Form 888 (with examples) (Updated on: 3 June 2026)

The Form 888 is a supporting statement which must be provided with Partner visa (820/801 and 309/100), and Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) visa applications. The Form 888s are an important aspect of these applications, as they provide third party verification of the relationship. At least two Form 888s must be provided with a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa application, and…
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3 June, 2026
What’s the status of children born to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary visa holders? (Updated: 3 June 2026)
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What’s the status of children born to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary visa holders? (Updated: 3 June 2026)

What happens when an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or temporary visa holder has a baby? The immigration status of the child can differ depending on where the child is born. Children born in Australia Where at least one parent is an Australian citizen Under s 12 of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cth) (Citizenship Act), a child born in Australia…
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3 June, 2026
New rules for the Administrative Review Tribunal from 18 May 2026: Temporary visa review decisions made “on the papers”
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New rules for the Administrative Review Tribunal from 18 May 2026: Temporary visa review decisions made “on the papers”

If you are awaiting merits review at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), important changes commenced on 18 May 2026 that will greatly alter the decision-making process. Overview of the changes Paper-only reviews for certain temporary visas: When a particular type of visa becomes prescribed in the Migration Regulations, the ART must review and decide matter relating to those visas on…
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2 June, 2026