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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.
Subclass 445 – Dependent Child Visa (Adding children after the grant of a provisional Partner visa)
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Partner Visa

Subclass 445 – Dependent Child Visa (Adding children after the grant of a provisional Partner visa)

Children born overseas to foreign nationals seeking to travel to, and remain, in Australia will have their options determined by the status of their parents. For example, children born overseas to: an Australian citizen may consider an application for citizenship by descent; an Australian permanent resident may consider one of the Child visas; or most temporary visa holders may consider…
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18 July, 2023
Temporary Graduate (Post-Study Work) extensions from 1 July 2023
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Temporary Graduate (Post-Study Work) extensions from 1 July 2023

From 1 July 2023, Temporary Graduate visa holders in the Post-Study Work stream (TGV) who completed a ‘select degree’ can apply to extend their visa at no cost. How long is the extension? The extension is for an additional 2 years, meaning the visa is extended from: Two years to four years for select Bachelor degrees; Three to four years…
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17 July, 2023
Who is responsible for paying for the costs associated with employer sponsored visa applications?
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Who is responsible for paying for the costs associated with employer sponsored visa applications?

Businesses may be able to sponsor foreign workers to Australia through the employer sponsored visa program (which includes the Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) (TSS) visa and the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa). This article explains whether fees in relation to these applications can be passed onto applicants, including examples provided by the Department of Home Affairs (Department). What…
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7 July, 2023
Judicial Review of Visa/Nomination Refusal Decisions made by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
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Judicial Review of Visa/Nomination Refusal Decisions made by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Note, this post does not relate to decisions made by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal or Minister for Immigration relating to the cancellation or refusal of visas on ‘character grounds’ under s 501 of the Migration Act. If the Tribunal has affirmed a decision to cancel or refuse a visa on ‘character grounds’, or affirmed a decision not to revoke the…
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26 June, 2023
The new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement
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The new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement

In May 2023, the Albanese Government announced the introduction of an Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement. Broadly speaking, Labour Agreements enable approved businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers when there is a demonstrated need that cannot be met in the Australian labour market, and where standard temporary or permanent visa programs are not available. A useful blog post about Labour Agreements…
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19 June, 2023
Judicial review of migration decisions in Australia
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Judicial Review

Judicial review of migration decisions in Australia

Judicial review is often described as the option of last resort for people experiencing difficulties on their pathway to migrating to, or remaining in, Australia. But what is it? Judicial review is the process by which Courts ensure that decisions made under the Migration Act by the Minister or the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) are made ‘according to law.’ If…
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6 June, 2023