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.”

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””