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Major changes to Australia’s migration program
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Major changes to Australia’s migration program

Last week, the "Review of the Migration Systems Report" was released to the public. This report was commissioned by the Minister for Home Affairs in September 2022 to undertake a comprehensive review of Australia's migration systems, inviting submissions from the public and relevant stakeholders. The 195 page report addressed the shortcomings of the existing systems and processes, and proposed a…
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2 May, 2023
What constitutes “substantial ties” for a Resident Return Visa?
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What constitutes “substantial ties” for a Resident Return Visa?

A Resident Return Visa (RRV) allows current and former permanent residents, and former citizens of Australia, to travel abroad and return to Australia as permanent residents. For general information about RRVs, you may see our article here. Individuals who have spent two years in Australia as a permanent resident in the five years preceding an RRV application are normally entitled…
Immigration blog
1 May, 2023
How can you extend the travel facility of your permanent visa through a Resident Return Visa?
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How can you extend the travel facility of your permanent visa through a Resident Return Visa?

A “travel facility” is an entitlement attached to permanent resident visas (or “permanent visa”) which allows the visa holder to depart from, and return to, Australia. As the holder of a permanent visa, you are able to remain in Australia without any time limit. However, if you wish to travel overseas and be able to return to Australia while continuing…
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1 May, 2023
New pathway for New Zealanders to acquire Australian citizenship
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New pathway for New Zealanders to acquire Australian citizenship

The government recently announced the long-awaited pathway through which New Zealanders can more easily acquire Australian citizenship. Starting from 1 July 2023, New Zealand citizens will be eligible to directly apply for Australian citizenship without having to first obtain permanent residency. What is changing? Currently, an applicant for Australian citizenship must be in possession of permanent residency. Upon arrival, New…
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1 May, 2023
Meeting the Health Requirement for an Australian Visa
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Meeting the Health Requirement for an Australian Visa

Most Australian visa applications require the applicant to meet certain health criteria. If an applicant fails to meet the health criteria, a visa cannot be granted unless a health waiver is available and exercised in favour of grant. This article will take you through: Australia’s health criteria for the grant of a visa; when a health waiver is available; and…
Immigration blog
31 March, 2023
What happens if my visa is being considered for refusal or cancellation due to character (Direction 99)
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What happens if my visa is being considered for refusal or cancellation due to character (Direction 99)

Section 501 of the Migration Act 1958 (the Act) is a provision of Australian Immigration law that enables the Department of Home Affairs (Department) to refuse or cancel a visa, if the visa applicant (or visa holder) does not pass the “character test”. We have a separate article here, which outlines what s 501 is, the “character test” and “substantial…
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22 March, 2023