Skilled Migration
SA 491
75 points
Accountant
Invitation Received: 06/02/2023
Visa Granted: 11/07/2023
Hi Chris, Wendy, and your Team,
My heart is glad and full of gratitude for the amazing work that you have done for me. I have lost count of the number of times that I have opened this Grant Notification, read, read again and again and still, can't believe that that's my name on it! The joy in my heart is unbelievable and the grin on my face is priceless. I hoped for the best but I had no idea how it'd make me feel, sure it is indescribable! Thank you Chris for your wise counsel since the first day, your candidness, your time, your truthfulness, integrity and expertise - it is matchless! I know that at the beginning it was uncertain and practically impossible to beat the odds given my previous misstep with Visa Application but With your amazing Team you have guided... Read moreBusiness Investment Migration
Visa Grant Date: 27 August 2020
We would like to thank the Work Visa Lawyers, particularly Chris who worked with us in the earlier stages of preparing our dossier and Wendy who helped us review all our documents.
Special thanks must go to Wendy who has given us many good ideas for improving our application, pointing out our shortcomings and guidance as the professional agent.
This visa would not have been granted if we didn't have your patience and unfailing support during the months we were exiled of the request for more information from the case officer.
Finally, we would like to thank you again for every effort you have made and wish you and your team the best of success in all of your future.
We would highly recommend your services to anybody.
Hoang
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870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa
The Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa, commonly known as the 870 visa, is a temporary visa that allows parents to stay in Australia for a longer period to be with their children who are permanent residents or citizens of Australia. This visa was introduced to provide parents with more options to reunite with their children and spend extended periods with their families in Australia.
Stay:
The 870 visa allows parents to stay in Australia for up to three or five years per visa, depending on the application. It is a temporary visa and does not lead to permanent residency in Australia. However, it can be a valuable option for parents who wish to spend an extended period with their children without the need to continuously apply for visitor visas.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the 870 visa, parents must be sponsored by their child, who must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. The sponsor must also meet certain income requirements.
Key features:
One of the key features of the 870 visa is the ability to renew it for a total stay of up to 10 years, providing a long-term option for parents to spend time with... Read more
Employer Sponsored Visas 457 186 187
Visa type: Direct Entry 186 Visa for Permanent Residency
Date of visa approval: April 2025
Date of testimonial: April 2025
Dear Chris and Shamsiya,
You and your organisation have been so helpful and informative and supportive through our application. Thank you so much!
On a side note we love your regular update emails, and you include extra information in your emails that many companies don’t. You clearly have the intentions to help and to make a difference. We resonate with your values.
Your staff are all so friendly and professional.
Thank you so much for all your support. We will be speaking very highly of you and will certainly add another review about you online!Warm regards Alan and Vivi Read more
Student
In March 2024 the Genuine Temporary Entrant - GTE requirement for a student visa has been replaced by the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
All applicants for a Student Visa Subclass 500 must demonstrate that they are genuine in their intent to enter Australia for the purpose of studying. They must maintain their status as a student and clearly understand that the primary objective of their visa is education.
The Genuine Student requirement aims to ensure that students coming to Australia not only pursue education as their primary goal but also acquire skills that are in demand in the country. After completing their studies, these students may be well-positioned to apply for permanent residency if their qualifications align with Australia's needs.
Difference Between Genuine Temporary Entrant and Genuine StudentThe major difference between GTE and GS is that under GTE, international students had to prove they would return to their home country after completing their studies, which is no longer the case.
GTE required a 300-word statement included in the application form, whereas GS consists of a set of questions with a 150-word limit each, providing more space for students to explain themselves.
Genuine Student Test QuestionsAs part of the student visa application, you will need to demonstrate that... Read more
Advocacy including Character and Health
Partner Visa Onshore - Successful Health Waiver - Public Interest Criteria PIC 4007
From: United Kingdom
Testimonial received: 23 May 2016
Dear Chris,
I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for everything that you did helping us to gain my temporary partner visa and health waiver.
At a time that was overwhelming and confusing, your calm manner really helped to focus us at every step of the way. You made a clear plan of the information and documents we needed to gather and kept us informed throughout the process.
Living in the country it was great that we could Skype you to discuss progress rather than having to make the 4 hour round trip. I really appreciated that you were honest and didn’t make any promises about what could be achieved.
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Temporary Activity Visas
The Supporting Innovation in South Australia (SISA) program is a new stream for the 408 visa, frequently used by entertainment industry workers.
The SISA is a pilot program that will run from 21 November 2018 to 30 November 2021. The strong focus of this visa is on entrepreneurship migration in South Australia, as the South Australian government strives to stimulate innovation.
Learn more about the SISA program by clicking here.
SISA Application Process
Applicants looking to go through the SISA program need to follow the steps below:
Obtain one of the following: Chief Entrepreneur endorsement, or Ecosystem provider support Immigration SA application Apply for a subclass 408 visa under the Australian Government endorsed event streamRequirements for the SISA program
Requirements for this program include:
Must be under 45 years old Have at least vocational English Have sufficient funds to support yourself and any family members Have a business concept, idea or proposal that satisfies the following: in-depth knowledge or expertise in the product or service you are targeting business concept demonstrates genuine innovation, novel intellectual property, or high barriers to entry commitment to developing a start-up project in SA secured support of a selected service provider who has reviewed your project proposal the project has strong potential to create local employment and export revenue for SA the project will have... Read moreGlobal Talent & Distinguished Talent
Country of Passport: United States
Type of Visa: 858 Distinguished Talent
Sector: Sports and High-Performance Industry
EOI Lodged: September 2021
Visa granted: February 2024
"I work in the sports and high-performance industry and I've applied for the 858 Distinguished Talent visa in September of 2021. By working with Rosa and the other lawyers at Work Visa Lawyers, I was able to have that visa granted in February of 2024.
Every interaction with Chris and Rosa as well as other members of the staff was always very cordial, very professional.
Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with a fairly serious medical condition in the middle of the application, which the lawyers on staff had to work and figure out a way to present it and keep the application both secure and valid.
I was pleased with the way that they handled my information respectfully. They were very good at explaining how things need to be put together... Read more
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