PIC 4020 is an integrity measure which is designed to prevent fraud within the visa migration programme. Public interest criteria 4020 allows the minister to refuse a visa if the applicant provides bogus documents or information that is false or misleading in relation to a visa application or visa held. What is Bogus Document? SomeContinue reading “PUBLIC INTEREST CRITERION (PIC) 4020- Bogus document or false or misleading information.”
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Travel Exemption for International Students and their Dependents
There are hundreds of student stuck overseas waiting for months to return to Australia to resume their studies. However, in order to travel to Australia, an international student require an exemption for travel. The following are few guidelines issued by the Australian Border Force (ABF) commissioner under which an international student may be eligible forContinue reading “Travel Exemption for International Students and their Dependents”
200-DAY RULE: “ORDINARILY RESIDENT IN AUSTRALIA”
This article serves as a timely reminder for foreign persons purchasing residential-related property in NSW as Revenue NSW seem to be doing an audit of property transactions for outstanding liabilities for surcharge purchaser duty. It is important to note that while buying a residential property, there is a distinction between a “permanent resident” and “ordinarilyContinue reading “200-DAY RULE: “ORDINARILY RESIDENT IN AUSTRALIA””
Consequences of Academic Misconduct on International Students and their Visa conditions
In the recent months, we have received a large number of enquires for academic misconduct cases. This small blog is to help the international students to understand the importance of academic integrity and the legal implications of the academic misconduct. By using this information, the students can avoid inadvertently making mistakes that would land themContinue reading “Consequences of Academic Misconduct on International Students and their Visa conditions”
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP AND CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
Why is Australian Citizenship and Character Requirements so important and what is the meaning of good character? Good Character Section 21(2) require you to be of good character at the time of decision to grant or refuse your Australian citizenship application. What this mean is that the decision-maker must be satisfied that you are ofContinue reading “AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP AND CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS”
Ministerial Intervention- Cancellation of Visas
The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs has the ability under the Migration Act 1958 to personally intervene in your case if the Minister reasonably believes it is in the public interest to do so which usually means the Minister will grant you (and if applicable your family members) a visa. MinisterialContinue reading “Ministerial Intervention- Cancellation of Visas”
Global Talent Independent Program
The Global Talent Independent (GTI) Program The Global Talent Independent (GTI) Program aims to attract highly talented individuals working or studying in select future-focused sectors to Australia. Successful applicants are given Australian permanent residence through a Distinguished Talent Visa. Applicants interested in applying through the GTI Program must submit an expression of interest to theContinue reading “Global Talent Independent Program”
How to apply for Australian Federal Police Check (AFP)?
Australian Federal Police Check (AFP) Australian Federal Police Check (AFP) A National Police Check is a Certificate that will disclose any criminaloffences committed by a person within Australia. Who Should Apply If you are over the age of 16 and have lived in Australia for a total of 12 months or more in the lastContinue reading “How to apply for Australian Federal Police Check (AFP)?”
Recognition of Australian or foreign divorce in India?
This article attempts to bring some clarity on the law relating to recognition of foreign divorce decrees in India, in what circumstances they are valid, and when not? We have been getting a lot of queries on the validity of a Foreign Divorces in India. This is an area fraught with many conflicting opinions andContinue reading “Recognition of Australian or foreign divorce in India?”
What to do if the department refuses your visa application? – AAT Merits Review
December 2020, solicitor jaspreet singh The Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) has the power to refuse your visa application. If your visa has been refused, there are alternatives to review the department’s decision. In this blog we will discuss the merits review option at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) who has the authority toContinue reading “What to do if the department refuses your visa application? – AAT Merits Review”
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