Australian Law
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Work Visa Lawyers has been named as a finalist in the Australian Law Awards for Boutique Law Firm of the Year and Chris Johnston is recognised as a finalist in that Mentor of the Year category
We take a break from providing you with the latest immigration laws and visa news as we have some very exciting news about us. We are very excited and incredibly humbled to have been selected as a …
Can I Appeal if My Australian Visa is Refused or Cancelled for Character Reasons?
Picture this: you’ve been living in Australia for the last 10 years with your wife and child. You had a criminal history in your home country, but you moved away to get a fresh start and put …
Australian Agriculture Visa update
Who Can Get the Australian Agriculture Visa? This is the big question. In June, Minister Littleproud announced that residents of ASEAN nations would be eligible for the visa but the media release …
How to Pass the Australian Citizenship Test
For the video version of this article, click here: If you want to become a citizen of Australia, there are a few steps to go through and the one most people struggle with is the Citizenship Test. …
Move to South Australia release occupation list and nomination requirements for 190 and 491 visas!
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Global Talent Visa 858 criteria becomes narrower: GTE Visa candidates with Bachelor with Honours and Masters Graduates affected
Click here to learn the current criteria for the Global Talent Visa I have already lodged a GTI EOI: does this affect me? The change affects anyone who has not yet been invited into the program. If …
Second 485 visa – Regional Graduate 485 visa – recent changes to 485 visa
Two major changes that have been announced include introduction of a second (Regional) Graduate Subclass 485 Post Study Work Stream visa and ability of applicants stuck outside Australia to be able to …
Cash for visa Scheme - What penalties could former MP Daryl Maguire face under s245AR for allegedly taking benefits for arranging sponsorship? Visa Scams in Australia
The Alleged Cash-for-visa scheme involving Daryl Maguire During the ICAC investigations in November 2020, it was alleged that former MP Mr Daryl Maguire may have been involved in a cash-for-visa …
State & Territory Nominations Latest updates for 190 and 491 visas - VIC, NSW, TAS, ACT, QLD and SA
Victoria State Nomination Update Victoria Will Close Business Nominations on 31 May 2021 The Victorian Government’s Skilled and Business Migration program will not be accepting new nomination …
WEEKLY MIGRATION NEWS UPDATE – COVID CONCESSIONS TO OFFSHORE PARTNER VISA APPLICANTS – NEW PMSOL UPDATE - PREVIOUS CONCESSIONS AND CHANGES
Concessions for certain family visa applicants affected by COVID19 travel restrictions The Government is aware of the difficulties and limitations for some of visa applicants. The following visa used …