In a joint statement issued earlier this month by Alan Tudge, MP and Prime Minister Scott Morrison, an expansion of visa options available to Hong Kong Nationals, both in Australia and overseas, was … [Read more...]
Are you Eligible for a Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300)
Arguably one of the greatest milestones of your life has just occurred, you have said the magic ‘yes’ or ‘will you’ and are ready to walk to down the aisle and promise the even bigger, ‘I do’. Only … [Read more...]
Why you need a Migration Lawyer
Migration has continued to be a topical issue within the political sphere of Western countries. Managing and controlling immigration levels has become a vital consideration and an integral part of … [Read more...]
Forthcoming Changes to Skilled Regional Visas
Earlier this year, the Migration Amendment (New Skilled Regional Visas) Regulations (‘Regulations’) 2019 was enacted. From 16 November 2019, the Regulations will introduce two new provisional visas … [Read more...]
Important Reforms Scheduled to Take Effect in 2018
There are two significant reforms to the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (‘Act’) and the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) (‘Regulations’) which the government has planned for the 2018 calendar year. Most … [Read more...]
Citizenship Changes Opposed in Senate
The Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill 2017 (‘Bill’) passed the House of Representatives on 14 August … [Read more...]