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Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa update
On Monday 12 February 2018, Department of Home Affairs clarified to the MIA issues and provisions related to the introduction of the TSS visa. It should be noted that some
Skilled Visa News 2018. Horse breeders, Real Estate Representatives: Yes, Hair and Beauty Managers: No.
The Department of Home Affairs recently announced changes to Australia’s Skilled Occupation Lists. A summary of the proposed changes can be found on the Department’s website – summary of 17 January
Significant Investor Visa Update January 2018: More of the world’s wealthy are moving to Australia than any other country
According to the New World Wealth’s 2018 Global Wealth Migration review, Australia is attracting more High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) as migrants as any other country. The report is
Going to the Chapel? Changes to partner visas in the wake of the marriage equality law.
The Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017 was passed through Federal Parliament on the 7 December 2017 which changed the definition of Marriage under the Marriage Act 1961 from a union of
Before marriage equality AR LAW Services was winning justice for same sex couples
Now that Australia has embraced marriage equality same sex couples can also be treated equally when applying for partner visa to bring loved ones to Australia. Prior to the law
SKILLED VISA NEWS – what you really need to know
The Department of Home Affairs has kindly informed AR LAW Services of the following updates on the Australian visa program: A six-monthly review cycle of the occupation lists was established
News on Australian Citizenship: Ombudsman report
As noted by the MIA: Commonwealth Ombudsman Michael Manthorpe PSM today released a report into the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s processing of applications for Australian citizenship by conferral.
Mid Year Economic & Fiscal Outlook: Impacts for migrants
As noted by the MIA the Government has today in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook announced major changes to access to Social Security for migrants from 1 July 2018, aimed at
PIC 4020 Proposed Change Disallowed by Senate
SBS has reported the proposed changes to PIC 4020 which were introduced by the Migration Legislation Amendment (2017 Measures No. 4) Regulations 2017 have been disallowed by the Senate. As reported
Good news for those who like to drink, drive fast and lie.
Randalls and Minister for Immigration and Border Protection (Migration) (2017) AATA 2279 (20 November 2017). The case: The client was a national of Ireland who was 42 years old at
Domestic/family Abuse: wife finds happiness in Australia after AR LAW Services wins her appeal
A woman retained AR LAW Services after her Australian partner and sponsor withdrew his sponsorship. The withdrawal meant she basically had to depart Australia. But the withdrawal was only the
News for recent graduates – what you need to know
The subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa is for students who are completing their studies in Australia. Once upon a time the SC485 had only one stream. Any student completing two years of
