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The Language of Love? English to be at ‘functional level’ for Partner Visa applicants
As reported in the Age, foreigners who fall in love with Australians could have to complete 500 hours of English classes before they are allowed to stay here permanently. Acting
Dodgy Migration Agents. What to do if they destroy your visa application?
As reported in Lawyer Weekly in the article ‘Fraudulent’ migration agent accused of ‘scam’ claims The Department of Home Affairs has investigated a migration agent over an allegation she was
Been away so long I hardly knew the place! Trouble with RRV? (Resident Return Visa)
In this post I want to write about two (2) recent – well fairly recent – cases I won that had a similar set of facts. Both are tales of
Time to come Home? The ins and out of RESIDENT RETURN VISA (RRV)
RESIDENT RETURN VISA (SUBCLASSES 155 AND 157) In addition to the grant of a permanent visa you will receive an initial five (5) year “entry permit” with a validity period.
Ticket to ride – can I leave Australia?: The how and why of travel during the time of Covid 19.
Australian Migration Department has granted 3,000 exemptions to overseas travel ban Despite approving 2,937 requests for overseas travel, over 1,000 applications have been denied in the first six weeks of
Super Stars: Distinguished Talent Visa
One of the truly great joys and a source of continuing interest for me as an immigration lawyer in my work is it gives me the opportunity on an almost
Ministerial Intervention. Success for a student visa refused at the AAT.
The Minister has powers under the Migration Act 1958 to to intervene in your case when the Minister thinks it is in the public interest to do so. What is and what
Refugee & Citizenship: Cat skinning made easy! Citizenship grant for the daughter of Refugee applicant
There is an old English saying – “more than one way to skin a cat” which means, if you look hard enough you will often find an alternative way to
AR LAW SERVICES: Important win at the AAT. Child Visa Refusal Case
Recently I was retained to appear at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) to represent a young woman who had had her visa refused. If you or anyone you know has
AR LAW Services win at the AAT for the family of Tiananmen Square “Hero”
Over the last quarter of a century or so that I have been helping people win the right to live in and call Australia home there have been several major
Citizenship Update in a time of Covid-19
Coronavirus has change the world! This is a trite statement but I keep running into examples that makes me pause and mourn the many things we took for granted before
BUSINESS INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT (188 VISA)
Over the last 25 years or so I have managed many “business” visa applications and appeals. However currently – given the issues arising due to the Coronavirus pandemic – I
