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870 Temporary Parent Visa

What is the 870 Temporary Parent Visa?

The 870 Temporary Parent Visa allows parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents to stay in Australia for up to five years.  Unlike other parent visas, the 870 visa does not require a long waiting period or a permanent residence pathway. It’s designed to provide greater flexibility for families seeking extended time together without the […]

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Migration Agent and Migration Lawyer

This article explores the key differences between migration agents and migration lawyers. While both migration agents and migration lawyers can assist with visa applications and immigration matters, they have distinct qualifications, roles, and areas of expertise.  We will explain the services they offer, the legal protections they provide, and the broader scope of advice that […]

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Is your relationship genuine?

Recently, four Australian Citizens have been charged for allegedly convincing individuals to fraudulently marry non-citizens seeking to obtain permanent residency. This came after the Australian Boarder Force (ABF) hard crackdown on foreign nationals engaging in deceptive visa activity, resulting in the refusal of 164 Partner visa’s and criminal charges under both the Migration Act and Criminal Code.  It […]

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What is the Expression of Interest (EOI)?

What is an Expression of Interest? If you are applying for a skilled independent visa, you may need to submit an Expression of Interest, or EOI. What is an expression of interest, when do you need it and what does it include? Find out in our article below. What is an Expression of Interest? An […]

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How to check your visa and application status

There are a few ways to check your own visa status, mainly by either referring to your visa grant, your ImmiAccount, or by using VEVO. At all times it’s important that you know your visa status, the conditions your visa holds, and are aware of when your current visa runs out. Conditions contained on your […]

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Bringing your Parents to Australia on a Tourist Visa

If you’re planning to bring your parents to visit you in Australia, a visitor visa in the tourist stream is likely to be one of your best options.  A visitor visa will allow your parents to remain with you in Australia for up to 12 months – and may even allow them to travel to […]

Bridging Visas for Partner Visas

Bridging Visas for Partner Visa Applications

A bridging visa will allow the applicant of a partner visa application to remain in Australia while their application is being processed. If you are considering lodging an onshore partner visa (subclass 820), you may be aware that the processing time can be long. In the event that your current visa expires before your partner […]

From 482 to PR

From a TSS Visa (482) to Permanent Residency (PR)

There are several pathways to Permanent Residency (PR) available for 482 visa holders.  The most common way is by applying for a 186 ENS Visa. Much of this article will look at the ways that 482 Visa holders can move towards obtaining PR this way.  We will then look at some alternatives.  The Three Streams […]

The Skilling Australians Fund (SAF)

The Skilling Australians Fund (SAF)

As of Monday 12 August 2018, the Migration Amendment (Skilling Australians Fund) Act 2018 took effect. The National Training Contribution Charge (NTCC) will replace the previous way that business sponsors contributed towards the training of Australian employees, namely via paying 1% of their annual payroll towards the staff training of Australian members. The SAF is […]