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Are you risking Detention, Deportation or Removal from Australia?

If you do not hold a current valid Australian visa, you may be deemed to be an unlawful non-citizen and be subject to detention under… Read More

Changes to the Health Requirement

If you are applying for an Australian visa, you must meet the minimum health standards before your visa is granted.   If you have… Read More

Have You Been Affected by a Recent Visa Refusal or Cancellation?

Have you recently had a visa application refused, or held a visa that was cancelled? The most important thing is not to panic, as you… Read More

Visa Fee Increases!

Looking to lodge a visa application relatively soon? Your visa application could be affected! The Department of Home Affairs has announced its annual increase to… Read More

Want an Australian Visa, but Are Worried About Character Issues?

When applying for a visa, it is important to disclose anything relevant to your character. This may even be something as minor as a drink… Read More

Details on the New Skilled Regional Visas Released!

In a recent blog post we discussed the new changes to the immigration program, namely, the introduction of two new skilled regional provisional visas for… Read More

The New Migration Program Planning Levels Are Here!

Each year, the Federal Government allocates places for people wanting to migrate permanently to Australia. The Migration Program Planning Levels fluctuate each year according to… Read More

New Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visas Announced!

The Australian Government has recently announced changes to the Australian immigration program, including the introduction of two new skilled regional provisional visas for skilled migrants… Read More

Do You Want Your Visa Application Processed Quickly?

Visa applications lodged by experienced migration professionals get processed more quickly, and with less vigour than DIY applications. This is generally because most applicants… Read More

Australian Permanent Residency: The Sooner, the Better!

As is the case with all visas, the sooner you obtain Australian Permanent Residency, the better off you will be. Although there are many… Read More