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Appeal Failed? Read this: Fed Court decision; Short not so sweet!
A Federal Circuit Court decision that was handed down on 15 July 2016 by Justice Neville: Al Mamun v Minister for Immigration & Anor (2016) FCCA 1777. The case was about
New Queensland Business & Skilled Occupation list starts Tomorrow
Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) is pleased to announce that new Queensland Business Criteria for the Business, Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) and a new Queensland Skilled Occupation List (QSOL) has been
HIV cure potential after new protein found by Queensland researcher
A protein has been developed in Brisbane which switches off HIV infection in cells, potentially paving the way for a cure for the deadly virus. Associate Professor David Harrich made
485 visa applications – What does it mean to be “accompanied by” ? Be careful!
In Nguyen v Minister for Immigration & Anor (2016) FCCA 1523. Justice Burchardt held that the question was: “How should clause 485.223 of Part 485 of the Regulations be interpreted?”
The Occupational Ceilings: effective from 1 July 2016
Be advised the Occupational Ceilings for the 2016-17 financial year have just been announced. The Occupational Ceilings are the maximum number of invitations that can be issued for skilled visa
New Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
If you or anyone you know is about to lodge a SKILLED VISA eg sub class 189 or 190 or has had a visa refused or cancelled please speak to
News from South Australia New State Nominated Occupation List
New State Nominated Occupation List As noted by the MIAImmigration SA will be publishing a revised State Nominated Occupation List (SNOL) on 4 July 2016 (any time from 12pm). Further
Likely changes to 457 visa – increase in TSMIT
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) appears likely to increase at the beginning of the 2016/2017 financial year, employers considering sponsorship of 457 visa holders are being urged to nominate
Revocation: A Ray of hope for the “sinners” with bad character – 501 visa cancellation.
Although Mr Bolvaran, lived in Australia for 41 of his 42 years, a recovering ice addict, was deported to Chile, the country of his birth late last year following his imprisonment in
457 visa “genuineness” a word from DIAC
This just in from DIAC “newletter” – Understanding genuineness In the interim, to streamline nomination processing, agents should still make sure that they are familiar with the current PAM guidance
Student Visa cancellation – likely to double this year
If the trend in the number of student visa cancellations in recent months continues 2016 maybe a record breaking year. In the seven months to March of this year, some
Good News for unlawful visa applicants in love: Schedule III Waensila v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection (2016) FCAFC 32 (11 March 2016)
Spouse/Partner visa that have been REFUSED take NOTE. Big win for justice – Federal Court finds no temporal element in “compelling compassionate” submission Very Important case for Partner visas particularly.
