immigration law Archives - AR Law https://www.arlaw.com.au/tag/immigration-law/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:10:39 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.8 https://www.arlaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1-32x32.png immigration law Archives - AR Law https://www.arlaw.com.au/tag/immigration-law/ 32 32 The state of play re: international travel as Australian borders reopen. https://www.arlaw.com.au/the-state-of-play-re-international-travel-as-australian-borders-reopen/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:57:42 +0000 https://www.arlaw.com.au/?p=6195 [Be advised the following is not to be considered legal advice, but general information only.  Given how dynamic and fluid the situation is contact AR LAW SERVICES: Master Migration Lawyers for specific advice and assistance on your Australian visa needs – Information as of 1 November 2021] In bound: Entry to Australia: Only Australian citizens… Read More »The state of play re: international travel as Australian borders reopen.

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]]> Ticket to ride – can I leave Australia?: The how and why of travel during the time of Covid 19. https://www.arlaw.com.au/ticket-to-ride-can-i-leave-australia-the-hows-and-why-of-travel-during-the-time-of-covid-19/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:54:17 +0000 https://www.arlaw.com.au/?p=4924 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 the ban. The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the Australian government to introduce strict restrictions on travel both to and from the country. Many other countries… Read More »Ticket to ride – can I leave Australia?: The how and why of travel during the time of Covid 19.

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]]> Super Stars: Distinguished Talent Visa https://www.arlaw.com.au/super-stars-distinguished-talent-visa/ Sun, 14 Jun 2020 10:54:04 +0000 https://www.arlaw.com.au/?p=4907 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 daily basis to meet extraordinary people from around the world. The case at hand is the epitome of my experience. I was retained by a… Read More »Super Stars: Distinguished Talent Visa

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]]> Ministerial Intervention. Success for a student visa refused at the AAT. https://www.arlaw.com.au/ministerial-intervention-success-for-a-student-visa-refused-at-the-aat/ Sun, 14 Jun 2020 07:04:13 +0000 https://www.arlaw.com.au/?p=4904 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 is not in the public interest is for the Minister to decide. The Minister is not legally bound to intervene or to consider intervening. AR… Read More »Ministerial Intervention. Success for a student visa refused at the AAT.

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]]> Refugee & Citizenship: Cat skinning made easy! Citizenship grant for the daughter of Refugee applicant https://www.arlaw.com.au/refugee-citizenship-cat-skinning-made-easy-citizenship-grant-for-the-daughter-of-refugee-applicant/ Sun, 07 Jun 2020 06:10:09 +0000 https://www.arlaw.com.au/?p=4896 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  solve a problem.  This saying is particularly relevant to a recent case I won. AR LAW Services had been retained by a family who were… Read More »Refugee & Citizenship: Cat skinning made easy! Citizenship grant for the daughter of Refugee applicant

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]]> AR LAW SERVICES: Important win at the AAT. Child Visa Refusal Case https://www.arlaw.com.au/ar-law-services-important-win-at-the-aat-child-visa-refusal-case/ Sat, 06 Jun 2020 10:20:45 +0000 https://www.arlaw.com.au/?p=4888 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 a matter before the AAT you may wish to read this: It was a very interesting case: a child visa refusal appeal. Given the child… Read More »AR LAW SERVICES: Important win at the AAT. Child Visa Refusal Case

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]]> BUSINESS INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT (188 VISA) https://www.arlaw.com.au/business-innovation-and-investment-188-visa/ Tue, 26 May 2020 01:32:12 +0000 https://www.arlaw.com.au/?p=4858 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 have many concerned people seeking formal advice regarding the current rules and cost regarding securing a business visa. Consequently I thought I should re –… Read More »BUSINESS INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT (188 VISA)

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]]> General Skilled Migration Cut off – 95 Points! https://www.arlaw.com.au/general-skilled-migration-cut-off-95-points/ Thu, 21 May 2020 10:03:24 +0000 https://www.arlaw.com.au/?p=4851 Department of Home Affairs website shows the minimum points cut off for 189 General Skilled Migration and 491 (Family Sponsored Migration) stands at 95 points with a total of just 100 invitations issued for both programmes. Certain occupations are attracting higher points in order to score an invitation including Accountants – 100 points Industrial, Mechanical… Read More »General Skilled Migration Cut off – 95 Points!

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]]> Student Visa holders: Shut borders, cancelled visas & no work – Need help? talk to us! https://www.arlaw.com.au/student-visa-holders-shut-borders-cancelled-visas-no-work-need-help-talk-to-us/ Sun, 17 May 2020 05:17:55 +0000 https://www.arlaw.com.au/?p=4847 True the Victorian Government has announced a $45 million fund to support international students in the state who are facing financial hardship due to coronavirus pandemic and has expressed its support. “Our international students make a vital contribution to our education system, our economy – and our state. The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring… Read More »Student Visa holders: Shut borders, cancelled visas & no work – Need help? talk to us!

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]]> Coronavirus – if worse comes to worst – Are you prepared? The only thing sadder then dying, is dying without a valid Will https://www.arlaw.com.au/coronavirus-if-the-worse-comes-to-worst-are-you-prepared-the-only-thing-sadder-then-dying-is-dying-without-a-valid-will/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:56:48 +0000 https://www.arlaw.com.au/?p=4834 It is an uncomfortable and unpleasant subject, but an important one and given the current Coronavirus pandemic, it is a subject that is on everyone’s minds. Death. It happens to the all of us. What happens to your belongings? How do I protect my wishes after I am gone? How do I make sure my… Read More »Coronavirus – if worse comes to worst – Are you prepared? The only thing sadder then dying, is dying without a valid Will

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