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This case study explores the immigration issues that can affect migrants applying for a temporary visa and satisfying the Genuine Temporary Entrant Criteria. The Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criteria is a requirement almost all migrants will have to pass in the process of immigrating to Australia. Failing the GTE requirement can result in an upsetting […]

This case study explores the Absorbed Person Visa and immigration issues that can affect early migrants to Australia (pre-2 April 1984) and the significant ramifications on their legal status with respect to their ability to remain in Australia and to travel freely into and out of Australia, and eligibility to become Australian Citizens. There remains […]

The question of whether cancelling your student visa to apply for another onshore visa can cause issues if commonly asked. Two of my clients recently asked me if they can apply for a partner visa and cancel their student visa so that they did not have the condition 8105 work limitation and could stop studying […]

14/03/2024 Labour Market Testing (LMT) refers to the process by which employers are required to demonstrate that they have tested the local labor market before hiring foreign workers on certain types of visas or work permits. The purpose of LMT is to ensure that local workers have the opportunity to apply for available job positions […]

A quick answer to how you can apply for a partner visa if you haven’t lived with your partner in a defacto relationship for 12 months or more. To qualify for a de facto partner visa in Australia, you will need to meet eligibility criteria. One of the most important aspects of a partner visa […]