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SID visa to PR: What is the process to permanent residency from a Subclass 482 visa? (updated 21 Aug 2025)
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SID visa to PR: What is the process to permanent residency from a Subclass 482 visa? (updated 21 Aug 2025)

Australia often ranks among the most livable countries in the world, making it an attractive destination for migrants. For skilled migrants, the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa grants businesses the ability to employ and sponsor foreign workers experienced in occupations listed on the skilled occupation list, on a temporary basis. The duration of these visas can be up…
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21 August, 2025
APAC Insider Legal Awards 2025 (Most Innovative Immigration Law Firm)
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APAC Insider Legal Awards 2025 (Most Innovative Immigration Law Firm)

We are very pleased to announce that Hannan Tew has been recognised in APAC Insider's 2025 edition of the APAC Legal Awards as the “Most Innovative Immigration Law Firm”. Hannan Tew Lawyers is a full service Australian immigration law firm assisting individuals, asylum seekers, as well as start-ups, ASX-listed companies, and multi-national global corporations on mobility solutions. Launched in 2015, APAC…
Immigration blog
20 August, 2025
What is a De Facto Relationship for Australian Partner Visas?
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What is a De Facto Relationship for Australian Partner Visas?

For many couples, a Partner visa is the pathway to living together permanently in Australia. A Partner visa allows an Australian citizen or permanent resident (or “eligible New Zealand citizen”) to sponsor their partner for a visa on the basis of their genuine relationship as spouses or de facto partners. If you and your partner are considering a Partner visa…
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19 August, 2025
What are the English requirements for an ENS (Subclass 186) visa? (updated: 8 August 2025)
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What are the English requirements for an ENS (Subclass 186) visa? (updated: 8 August 2025)

The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) program consists of employer sponsored visas for skilled foreign workers in high demand occupations. The Subclass 186 visa is a permanent resident visa and eligibility depends on a number of factors including the occupation, age, or salary of the candidate. For further information about the ENS program generally, you can refer to our dedicated page…
Immigration blog
8 August, 2025
What are the English Language requirements for an Australian visa (in plain English)? (Updated on: 8 August 2025)
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What are the English Language requirements for an Australian visa (in plain English)? (Updated on: 8 August 2025)

Depending on the visa you apply for in Australia, as a visa applicant you may need to provide the Department with evidence of your English language ability. Which visa are you applying for and what are the English requirements? The below table sets out the general English requirements for some common visa applications (noting that certain applicants may be exempt…
Immigration blog
8 August, 2025
Resident Return Visa (RRV) Checklist
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Resident Return Visa

Resident Return Visa (RRV) Checklist

Obtaining Australian permanent residence is an important decision and can grant you access to certain privileges (e.g. medicare) and also obligations (e.g. tax). For those who are not eligible or do not seek Australian citizenship, it is important to know that despite allowing for an indefinite stay once in Australia, permanent visas have a travel facility (or re-entry rights) that…
Immigration blog
7 August, 2025