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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.
Ministerial Intervention: A Last Resort for Compassionate Cases
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Ministerial Intervention: A Last Resort for Compassionate Cases

Navigating the Australian immigration system can be a challenging experience, especially when visa applications are refused or cancelled. For some individuals, the final hope lies in Ministerial Intervention - a unique mechanism that empowers the Minister to intervene in cases where there are compelling and compassionate circumstances that warrant a departure from the standard visa and immigration rules. The Stages…
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24 October, 2024
SCV (Subclass 444): What is a “Behaviour Concern Non-Citizen”?
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SCV (Subclass 444): What is a “Behaviour Concern Non-Citizen”?

The Special Category (Subclass 444) visa (SCV) is a free temporary visa that is granted to New Zealand citizens to remain in Australia indefinitely. Normally, New Zealand citizens can obtain this visa on arrival to Australia or if necessary and eligible, can apply while inside Australia. To be eligible for the SCV, applicants must: have a valid New Zealand passport;…
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23 October, 2024
Australian Citizenship by Conferral Document Checklist
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Australian Citizenship by Conferral Document Checklist

Australian permanent residents can become citizens through an application by “conferral”. This document checklist acts as a guide for the documents required to facilitate a smooth application. Am I eligible for Citizenship by Conferral? To be eligible for Australian citizenship by Conferral, some common criteria include that you must: be a permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen when you…
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10 October, 2024
Training (Subclass 407) Visa Checklist
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Training (Subclass 407) Visa Checklist

The Training (Subclass 407) visa is temporary employer sponsored visa valid for up to two years. It allows an individual to complete workplace-based occupational training activities to improve their skills for their job, area of tertiary study, field of expertise, or in a professional development training program in Australia. The 407 visa has three streams including occupational training that is:…
Immigration blog
26 September, 2024
Does my newborn baby need to undergo a health examination for an Australian visa?
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Does my newborn baby need to undergo a health examination for an Australian visa?

Visa applicants and members of the family unit will need to demonstrate they meet the health requirement, this can include newborn babies. We have various relevant resources, including: Determining if one is required to undertake health examinations (see here); How to meet the health requirement (see here); What one can expect in their health examination appointment (see here). When does…
Immigration blog
17 September, 2024
What are the sponsorship limitations on family sponsors? Part 3: Sponsors charged or convicted of registrable offences
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What are the sponsorship limitations on family sponsors? Part 3: Sponsors charged or convicted of registrable offences

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 limitation…
Immigration blog
29 August, 2024