Retirement visa program – possible permanent pathway for existing visa holders
For many years, the position has been a very difficult one for those in the retirement cohort of visa holders (namely a Subclass 405 or 410 visa). In that sense,…
Posts by Louise Delaney
Relationship Breakdown For Partner Visas
In the event of a relationship breakdown for a partner visa, it is key that the visa applicant is clear on their requirements and options.
Refund of first installments of visa application charge
Whether or not a refund is possible for a Department of Immigration & Border Protection first stage visa application charge depends on the situation. It’s not impossible, but refunds are…
Second stage partner visas
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection are refusing many second stage partner visas. Often this is due to weak evidence.
Partners Visa Evidence
The strength of your evidence is key to gaining success for a partner visa. It is not a given just because you are together or even married.
Health Requirement For Visa Applications
Generally speaking when applying for a visa the applicant needs to satisfy certain health requirements. If you have a health condition it is important to assess whether this will be…
Fraud measure and how to avoid them
It is highly important to be aware that providing fraudulent information on visa applications whether deliberately or inadvertently could not only result in your visa application failing but may result…
Visa refusals
Everyone dreads receiving a visa refusing. It can be expensive news but it is not necessarily the end of the world. There may be a option to challenge your visa…
Immigration to Australia for those who are HIV positive
Introduction Australian visas can be subject to a requirement which commits applicants to demonstrating that they meet certain health criteria. In order to determine an applicant’s capacity in which to…
Visitor Visas – Podcast
It is not a foregone conclusion that a visitor visa will be granted. Visitor visas attract some of the highest levels of refusal. Often the DIBP feel that the applicant…