As an Australian Immigration Law Firm, we understand how daunting the prospect of a visa cancellation can be. It’s a complex area of law with serious consequences. This article aims to shed light on non-character-based visa cancellations in Australia, helping you understand the common grounds for cancellation and the relevant legal framework. A visa can […]
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Overview of the Student Visa Program The Student visa (subclass 500) allows international students to live and study in Australia. The subclass 500 visa provides flexibility, but also carries strict eligibility requirements under Schedule 1 (valid application criteria) and Schedule 2 (visa grant criteria). Key Eligibility Requirements Schedule 1 – Application Validity Schedule 2 –
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Ministerial Intervention is often intended for truly exceptional or unforeseeable circumstances. In some of these cases where clients have exhausted all ordinary visa application and appeal avenues, yet face removal from Australia, the Minister for Immigration has the power to personally intervene. This discretionary authority is known as Ministerial Intervention. What is Ministerial Intervention? The
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Why Judicial Review Matters in Migration Law It is crucial to understand the difference between merits review and judicial review, as well as the types of legal errors that can lead to successful judicial review applications. Migration clients often face life-changing consequences from adverse decisions, and knowing the proper legal pathways can make all the
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Facing a negative visa decision can be one of the most stressful experiences for any applicant. But a refusal is not always the end of the road. In Australia, many applicants have the right to challenge such decisions through a merits review process. At Australian Migration Law, we believe in empowering our clients with knowledge
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Bridging visas are a cornerstone of Australia’s immigration system. They allow non-citizens to remain lawfully in Australia while they await the outcome of another immigration process or while they prepare to depart. By the end of this article, you will understand: What is a Bridging Visa? A bridging visa is a temporary visa granted to
Overview of Employer Sponsored Permanent Visa Options The main employer-sponsored permanent visa pathways are: ENS (Subclass 186) Visa – Key Requirements 1. Direct Entry Stream 2. Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream 3. Labour Agreement Stream Regional Pathways: Subclass 494 → Subclass 191 The Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional – Provisional) visa remains an option
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Subclass 482 is now the Skills in Demand Visa The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (Subclass 482) has been restructured and is now referred to as the Skills in Demand (SID) visa. This visa allows approved employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers when they cannot find suitably qualified Australian workers. From 1 July 2025, skilled
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What is the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program? Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) program is one of the most common pathways to permanent residency for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer. It is designed to attract highly skilled individuals to fill workforce shortages across the country. The GSM framework includes the following
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Navigating Australia’s family visa program can be complex. Whether you’re hoping to bring your partner, children, or parents to Australia, there are multiple visa options—each with its own eligibility requirements, costs, and processing times. This article provides an overview of the key Partner and Parent visa options, as well as other family visas available under
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