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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.
Increased visa application charges from 1 July 2024
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Increased visa application charges from 1 July 2024

The Australian government increased visa application charges (VACs) from 1 July 2024. Most VACs saw an increase per the 2024-25 forecast CPI, however the Student (subclass 500) visa saw a significant increase, with the base application charge now amounting to $1,600. A summary of the changes for some common visa types is included below: Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) (TSS)…
Immigration blog
24 July, 2024
Conditions imposed on a Bridging Visa A (BVA)
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Bridging Visa

Conditions imposed on a Bridging Visa A (BVA)

A Bridging Visa A (BVA) is granted to individuals in Australia who, while holding a substantive visa, lodge a further substantive visa. The BVA would remain “out of effect” until the individual’s current substantive visa ceases, and come “into effect” the day following the visa expiry permitting the holder to remain in Australia during the processing of the new substantive…
Immigration blog
19 July, 2024
What is the Subclass 159 visa?
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Resident Return Visa

What is the Subclass 159 visa?

By law, only Australian citizens have an automatic right of entry to Australia. Holders of permanent visas have the right to remain in Australia indefinitely, however if they choose to travel internationally, they must ensure they have a right of re-entry. Typically, when any permanent visa is initially granted, it allows for “multiple entries” to Australia for up-to 5 years.…
Immigration blog
11 July, 2024
The definitive guide to Labour Market Testing (LMT) for Subclass 482 nomination applications (updated: 3 Jul 2024)
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Labour Market TestingTSS

The definitive guide to Labour Market Testing (LMT) for Subclass 482 nomination applications (updated: 3 Jul 2024)

For certain visa types a sponsor must demonstrate to the Department that they are unable to find a suitable Australian worker to fill the role. In these applications, the sponsor will need to provide evidence that they have tested the local labour market. Subclass 482 nomination applications are subject to a specific requirement to provide evidence of labour market testing…
Immigration blog
3 July, 2024
What are the sponsorship limitations on family sponsors? Part 2: Sponsors convicted of a relevant offence
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Partner Visa

What are the sponsorship limitations on family sponsors? Part 2: Sponsors convicted of a relevant offence

  For many of the 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. Part 1 of this series described the…
Immigration blog
2 July, 2024
TSS nomination refusal – can I receive a refund (including for the associated visa application)?
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TSS nomination refusal – can I receive a refund (including for the associated visa application)?

The Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) (TSS) visa involves both a nomination and a visa application. Both applications are regulated by the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (the Act) and the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) (the Regulations) and their associated costs include: nomination: a nomination fee and a Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy; visa: a Visa Application Charge (VAC). When a nomination…
Immigration blog
27 June, 2024