Many visitors to Australia feel that booking a flight to Australia, when they submit their application, but before the visa is granted, will help the Immigration Official to grant their visa in time for that flight.
They are generally wrong.… Read the rest
One question on the immigration visa application form that confuses some people is this one:
I have seen questions where people ask if … Read the rest
In general, a Partner Visa Sponsor who has previously sponsored a partner (or prospective marriage) visa applicant is not able to sponsor another partner (or prospective marriage visa) applicant until at least five years have passed since the date of the first … Read the rest
When in Australia on a Visitor Visa, some people decide they would like to stay, and begin working in Australia.
A Visitor Visa does not permit working, and would result in deportation and a future ban on … Read the rest
The new Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa will allow Australians to sponsor their parents to stay in Australia for up to five years at a time, and will not replace the existing Parent category visas.
This new visa arrangement is for parents of Australian citizens, … Read the rest
The Subclass 173 Contributory Parent Visa lets parents of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily.
To be eligible for the Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 173) you must have a child who is an Australian citizen, … Read the rest
The Subclass 143 Contributory Parent Visa lets parents of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia permanently.
To be eligible for the Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143) you must have a child who is an Australian citizen, a … Read the rest
A person, in Western Australia on a Bridging Visa, is able to access education on the same enrolment conditions allowed by their previous substantive visa.
If a student was paying tuition fees on their previous substantive visa, fees must … Read the rest
The Australian Government has tough border protection measures designed to undermine people smuggling networks.
Anyone who attempts to reach Australia illegally by boat will be turned back or returned to their home country.
Australia’s borders are closed to anyone who attempts to reach … Read the rest
Children born in Australia automatically acquire Australian citizenship if at least one parent is an Australian citizen, or permanent resident, at the time of the child’s birth.
Children born in Australia where neither parent is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, at the time of the … Read the rest
