General Questions Archives - Migration Place

Top Twelve Reasons You Need an Experienced Migration Lawyer

“He who acts for himself has a fool for a client” – it is impossible to be objective when acting for yourself, because your emotional… Read More

Get help from an experienced Migration Lawyer before it’s too late!

The migration rules are changing constantly and the process is getting harder each year. Many applicants are unaware that obtaining an Australian visa is a… Read More

Australia Cracks Down on Refugees

A leaked, confidential Department of Immigration document reveals that the government intends on implementing a more intense screening process for refugees. The… Read More

Why Migrate to Australia? Let us Count the Ways!  

Australia is ‘the lucky country’. Our ‘fair go’ mentality, glorious beaches and vast landscape which is ‘girt by sea’ makes Australia an irresistible location for… Read More

Australia Can Lawfully Detain People in Other Countries

The High Court of Australia has recently ruled the government’s offshore immigration detention regime is lawful, rejecting a legal challenge… Read More

New Work & Holiday Visa for Slovak Republic & Slovenia

As of 1 January 2016, citizens of the Slovak Republic and Slovenia can apply for the Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa. Read More

HELP Loans for Special Category Visa Holders

The Australian Government has recently passed legislation to provide Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) loans to New Zealand citizens who are Special… Read More

What is required to apply for Australian citizenship as a permanent resident?

To apply for Australian citizenship as a permanent resident, you must: have been living in Australia on a valid Australian visa for 4 years immediately… Read More

Can you claim your superannuation?

If you are a temporary resident in Australia whose temporary visa has ceased to have effect or has been cancelled, then you can claim your… Read More

New Decision Ready applications introduced

The DIAC has introduced a new ‘Decision Ready’ initiative for offshore ENS (Subclass 121) and RSMS (Subclass 119) visa applications. For these specific visa types,… Read More