The Global Talent Visa-Independent Program (GTI) is a priority visa pathway for highly skilled individuals to migrate permanently to Australia. The program aims to keep Australia competitive in ten key sectors and well equipped for global economic growth trends. The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for identifying high calibre applicants and granting visas for…
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In today’s digital era of ubiquitous information, you may be wondering why – or even if – you should consult an Immigration Lawyer for your visa, when things like Google and social media platforms are right at your fingertips. However, Australian immigration law is complex and extensive and continues to evolve at an incredibly fast…
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2020 was most certainly a devastating year that will leave a significant mark in our history books. For so many individuals and families the world over, if their health wasn’t directly impacted by the deadly virus, their livelihood was severely impacted by the repercussions of it; there’s been an unprecedented number of job losses and…
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Australian migration policy has strict rules and guidelines in place to help protect the Australian health system. To be granted a visa, applicants must meet certain health requirements unless a health waiver is available and exercised. Even if an applicant fails to meet the relevant health requirement in limited circumstances, their case may still be…
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Andrew Woo, Immigration Lawyer/Registered Migration Agent, discusses the recent important policy changes to the health requirement and their implications for those with medical conditions applying for Australian visas. The Department of Home Affairs has recently amended its policy guidelines in respect of the health requirements, namely Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4005 and PIC 4007 in…
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What are bridging visas? Bridging visas in Australia refer to a group of visas generally granted for a temporary period while a substantive visa (any visa that is not a bridging visa or criminal justice visa) holder waits for a new visa to be processed. Visa processing times vary and there can be lengthy delays….
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