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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.
Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) Document Checklist
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Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) Document Checklist

The Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa is a points tested application, giving the holder a 5-year temporary visa to live, work, and study in a designated regional area - with pathways to permanent residency. Although anyone can submit an expression of interest through SkillSelect, it is an invitation only application where you need to either (a) be sponsored by…
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1 September, 2025
How to Switch from a Parent Visa to a Contributory Parent Visa
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How to Switch from a Parent Visa to a Contributory Parent Visa

For the overseas parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents, visa pathways to be reunited with children are convoluted, but even more-so since the estimated processing time for even the “fastest” option increased to 14 years. These drawn-out processing times are essentially the result of a higher volume of applications being submitted than what can be approved in each migration…
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29 August, 2025
Australian Citizenship Refusals: Common Reasons and Next Steps
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Australian Citizenship Refusals: Common Reasons and Next Steps

Australian citizenship can be refused for a range of reasons, with some expected, others less so. In this blog, we break down the most common reasons why applications are refused under the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (the Act) and what you can do if it happens to you. Failure to Meet the Eligibility Criteria One of the most common reasons…
Immigration blog
28 August, 2025
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…
Immigration blog
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…
Immigration blog
19 August, 2025