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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.
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What are the sponsorship limitations on family sponsors (Part 1: Multiple Sponsorships)

For many of family category visas, a sponsorship application is needed from the Australian, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand Citizen who is supporting their relative’s migration to Australia. Sponsors are subject to various legislative requirements too, which if not met can put the connected visa application at risk of refusal. For overseas nationals planning to migrate to Australia to…
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30 November, 2023
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What are “compelling circumstances” for a Resident Return Visa?

To be granted a Resident Return (Subclass 155) Visa (RRV), applicants who have spent long periods of time away from Australia may need to demonstrate that they had “compelling reasons” for their absence. This requirement generally applies to applicants who have been absent for five years or more. Its application depends on one’s travel history and location when applying (whether…
Immigration blog
18 November, 2023
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Implementation date for changes to the employer sponsored migration program

In May 2023 the Minister for Home Affairs (Hon Clare O’Neil) announced changes to the employer sponsored migration program (see here) which included, among other things, access to permanent residency for “short-term” Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) (TSS) visa holders via the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa. Implementation date for changes to…
Immigration blog
2 November, 2023
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What happens when a couple marry before a Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) visa is granted?

In short, the Prospective Marriage visa (PMV) is for overseas nationals seeking entry to Australia: to marry, after their first entry to Australia and within the PMV period, their sponsor who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen; and with the intention to live together as spouses. The PMV allows the visa holder to travel…
Immigration blog
27 October, 2023
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Condition 8547 and seeking permission to work with an employer for more than 6 months

Australia’s Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program consists of the Working Holiday (subclass 417) and the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visas. These visas permit young people with certain passports to work and holiday in Australia. Given the dual purpose, the permitted work is generally limited by condition 8547. That is, “the holder must not be employed by any 1 employer…
Immigration blog
17 October, 2023
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What is the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme?

The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme has emerged as a way for Australia to both foster ties with neighbouring countries and address labour shortages. Broadly, the program is designed to facilitate the movement of workers from certain Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste to Australia to fill labour gaps in various sectors. This article will give you an understanding of…
Immigration blog
28 September, 2023