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Our staff have the knowledge to deal with all immigration problems, no matter how complex. Keep abreast of immigration updates with our blog posts below.
How much will an ART (formerly AAT) review cost and how long will it take? (Updated on: 9 December 2024)
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How much will an ART (formerly AAT) review cost and how long will it take? (Updated on: 9 December 2024)

If you disagree with a visa refusal decision, you may be able to apply for a “merits review” application to Migration and Refugee (M&R) Division of the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), which replaced the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) in October 2024. The ART are not bound by the refusal decision made by the Department and will reconsider each case on…
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9 December, 2024
The National Innovation Visa (Updated: 9 December 2024)
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The National Innovation Visa (Updated: 9 December 2024)

On 14 May 2024, the Australian Government released the Federal Budget for the 2024/25 year, which included a raft of Immigration-related measures (see here). Notably, it announced that a new National Innovation Visa (NIV) would be released in late-2024, to replace the Global Talent (Subclass 858) visa (see here) and the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP). On 6 December…
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9 December, 2024
A Complete Guide to ART Visa Refusal Appeals (Updated: 5 December 2024)
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A Complete Guide to ART Visa Refusal Appeals (Updated: 5 December 2024)

If you disagree with a visa refusal decision, you may be able to apply for a “merits review” of that decision to the Migration and Refugee (M&R) Division of the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). This article will take you through an in-depth explanation of how to appeal your visa refusal and navigate the ART process. Note: In October 2024, the…
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5 December, 2024
How do I apply for a fast tracked Global Talent visa? (updated: 5 December 2024)
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How do I apply for a fast tracked Global Talent visa? (updated: 5 December 2024)

On 4 November 2019, the Global Talent Independent (GTI) program was officially launched to provide a streamlined, priority pathway for highly skilled and talent individuals to obtain Australian permanent residency. This program is another layer of the “Global Talent” initiative that the Department of Home Affairs (Department) have rolled out to support innovation in Australia, which joins the renamed “Global…
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5 December, 2024
Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa (Updated on: 8 December 2024)
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Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa (Updated on: 8 December 2024)

On 11 December 2023, the Australian government released its much anticipated and comprehensive Migration Strategy, with a policy roadmap containing 8 key actions and over 25 new policy commitments and areas for future reform. One of the most significant actions is the creation of a new Skills in Demand (SID) visa, with three targeted pathways. Changes to this program were…
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4 December, 2024
New Core Skills Occupation List
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New Core Skills Occupation List

On 3 December 2024, the Australian Government announced the release of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), which is to apply to the upcoming Skills in Demand (SID) visa. See announcement here. The SID visa has been expected to replace the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 visa in “late 2024”, and it now appears that this will occur on…
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3 December, 2024