The current blog is to educate our clients that how they can fast-track their permanent residency visa application. A poorly prepared application, or what the Department of Home Affairs call a “naked application”, is one where there is an application form, a fee, and little to no supporting documentation. After the lodgement of visa application, theContinue reading “How to fast-track your visa application: Decision ready visa application?”
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Partner Visas (Subclass 820/801 & 309/100) A Spouse Visa may be a suitable option for you if you are currently in a relationship with an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen and have intentions to live in Australia with your partner. The factors the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) willContinue reading
Visa cancellation of Indian Student and deported from Melbourne Airport
The recent event at Melbourne airport demonstrates the importance for every international student to retain a copy from the agent of the visa application before and after the lodgement of student visa. An Indian international student visa has been cancelled and later deported from Melbourne’s Airport. The Indian student has travelled to India. After stayingContinue reading “Visa cancellation of Indian Student and deported from Melbourne Airport”
Can I change the purchasers name on my contract after it has been executed by vendor?
There are many occasions when a person enters a contract of sale of land without other partner or person name. However, you find out later that you need to add your partner, remove yourself or add another person all together. However, it is not as simple as just hand amending the contract or sending anContinue reading “Can I change the purchasers name on my contract after it has been executed by vendor?”
PUBLIC INTEREST CRITERION (PIC) 4020- Bogus document or false or misleading information.
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.”
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”
Solicitor Jaspreet Singh 