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Migration & Culture
What should I do if my visa application is refused?
So your visa application has been refused? Not to worry. Receiving a visa application refusal can be upsetting, but you can have another go! Here’s how.
Bill makes paying for sponsorship-related 457 Visas illegal
A new Bill passed through parliament in September 2015 will make it illegal to pay for, receive, offer, or ask for payment for sponsorship-related 457 visas.
Who can certify copies of my documents?
You should never submit original documents as evidence to support your visa application, unless you’re told to do so. All of your copies must be certified – but by whom?
Why your visa is taken away when you commit serious crime
When you apply for a visa, you must pass the character requirement. And while you’re on a visa in Australia, you shouldn’t do anything that changes that.
When can I get my Australian driver’s license?
One of the most commonly asked migration questions is, when can I get my driver’s license? Read this article to find out.
New changes to the character test
In December 2014, Australia’s immigration laws changed, broadening the capacity for a visa to be refused (or cancelled) on grounds…
How long does it take for a visa application to be processed?
Visa processing times are something over which no immigration lawyer has any control. Once a visa application is lodged, we all have to wait. Read on to see why.
On what grounds can I seek judicial review?
You got a visa refusal and you think you need it reviewed. But how do you do that, and what does it all mean? This article tells you.
What is Judicial Review?
A ‘judicial review’ is when you ask a court to review the lawfulness of a decision.