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Following the 2020 Budget, there are coming to the Australian Partner Visa program in 2021. It is now understood that the major Sponsorship changes are set to commence in April 2021. With this in mind it is recommended that potential visa applicants consider the changes carefully as it may affect their eligibility. Commencement of the […]

Following the 2020 Budget released on 6 October 2020, the Australian Government last night released important details about changes coming to the Partner visa program. This post sets out everything we know so far about the key changes. The Department of Immigration has announced 160,000 overall permanent migration places in the 2020-2021 migration year. This

What should I Do if my visa is nearing expiry? If you have a visa that is nearing expiry, it is important that you understand your options. Becoming unlawful or applying for the wrong visa could affect your rights to re-enter Australia or apply for permanent residency at a later date. We recommend that your

On 20 March 2020, Australia put in place its travel ban, preventing all but Australian citizens and permanent residents from entering the country. Applying for an Exemption Currently, in order to travel to Australia, you must meet one of the existing exemptions. You are an immediate family member (spouse, de facto partners, dependent child or

Australia allows multiple Citizenship and does not require new citizens to renounce their previous nationalities. However, once you obtain Australian Citizenship, you may automatically lose the Citizenship of your previous country. This article sets out the consequences of obtaining Australian citizenship for the original citizenship of your migrating country. Can I retain Canadian Citizenship if

If you’ve lodged a Partner Visa Application, it’s possible that the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) may require a meeting either face to face or by telephone. The meeting is intended to investigate the applicant and sponsor with the purpose to assist in deciding if a relationship is authentic. Below is an example rundown of

If you’re applying for an Australian Visa, you’re probably wondering what your healthcare entitlements are under Australian Law. Australia has a strong public health care program. However, not every person holding an Australian visa is covered by the Medicare Program. Some visas will specifically require you to purchase private health insurance and maintain that coverage

If you’re considering applying for a Partner Visa, there has never been a better time to take the next step. Our Registered Migration Agents have put together a list of changes in 2020 that are likely to affect potential partner visa applicants. Spouses Denied Entry Following Travel Bans Since the outbreak of COVID-19 (or the