Family &amp; Partner Visas

Family & Partner Visas, Migration & Culture

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Changes coming to the Family Visa Programme The Migration Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2016 has recently…

How sick is too sick?

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How sick is too sick? Health provisions within Australia’s migration program has been a debated topic for many years…

How can New Zealanders protect themselves from deportation/removal?

Citizenship, Family & Partner Visas, News and Updates

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How can New Zealanders protect themselves from deportation? “Since 2015, it is estimated that over 1,000 New Zealanders have…

LGBTI Australian Partner Visa Applications

LGBTQI Australian Partner Visa Applications Are We Eligible? Your Questions Answered

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Prior to 9th December 2017, same sex couples were only able to apply for a partner visa on the basis…

10 Common Mistakes Made on Australian Partner Visa Applications

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The Australian Department of Home Affairs are rejecting more partner visa applications than ever before and many are refused due…

What the same sex marriage postal vote could mean for immigration law

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Like most Australians today, we are lifting a glass (of water) to the announcement that the results of the marriage…

Partner visa application witness – Form 888 – evidence is key!

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If you are applying for a partner visa there will be many pieces of information you will be required to…

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DIBP Processing times increase

Family & Partner Visas, News and Updates

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Processing times at the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) increase from time to time. Here are the latest notifications.

Transgender and Intersex Migration in Australia

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