If you have a substantial criminal record and you are serving a jail sentence, your visa must be cancelled by law. This is called mandatory…
Major changes for parent visas – Assurance of Support harder
UPDATE 10 May 2018: It looks like the Government will reverse the changes which increased the income threshold in respect of assurance of support. This…
Received a visa cancellation notice?
Have you received a letter from the Department of Home Affairs telling you that they are considering cancelling your visa? This is called a Notice…
Civil partnership: should you register your relationship?
Are you planning to apply for an Australian Partner Visa based on your de facto relationship? If you haven’t been in a de facto relationship…
Re-entry ban – everything you need to know
What does a re-entry ban mean? What is a public interest criteria or PIC? If you have overstayed a Visa in Australia, or if you…
Partner visa application: Should I submit onshore or offshore?
Is it better to apply for a partner visa onshore or offshore? In this article we highlight some of the benefits of applying onshore, while…
VIDEO: 3 Tips for Partner Visa Applications PLUS 2 Client questions answered
Facebook live broadcast. If you have any questions that you would like us to discuss in our weekly broadcast, email or call us, or leave…
Visa overstay part 2 – how to get a new visa
In the first introductory part of this article, we looked at the basic issues surrounding visa overstay. In this part, we consider whether it is…
Visa overstay – Part 1: the Basics
In this 3 part series, we will be looking at the issue of visa overstay. In particular, we will consider what are the immediate and…
Visa cancelled? Application refused? You have appeal rights
Most Visa cancellations and refusals can be reviewed and appealed. There are a number of different avenues to seek a review. It is important to…
Partner visa, children and the health test
When you apply for a Partner Visa, you and your dependent children must pass the health requirement as part of the application. What happens if…
Partner Visa – Prove Genuine Relationship
When you apply for a partner visa, you must prove that you are in a genuine and continuing relationship with your sponsoring partner. But everyone’s…
Injured while on a visa?
If you suffer personal injuries while you are on a visa, there are important steps you can take to protect your rights and maximise your…
Including children in partner visa application
Thinking about including children in partner visa application? It’s possible but the devil is in the detail. In this article we aim to highlight some…
Negligent Migration Advice – What to do?
Have you received negligent migration advice? Not all is lost. We may be able to fix your visa application, and you can also seek compensation.…
