The latest on Australian visas and immigration
Attention Investors – New Premium Investor Visa Announced
On 14 October 2014, the Australian Government released the findings of a review into the Business Innovation and Investment Programme, which covers the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass…
Calling All Chefs
In our recent post, it was noted that the position of Chef has been added to the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) as of 1 July 2014. Are you a chef…
Are You Engaged to Your Australian Partner? Read This!
If you are engaged to marry your Australian partner you might be eligible for a Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300). This visa is aimed at couples who intend to marry…
IMPORTANT – July 1 Changes to Occupation Lists
As per our blog on 11 June 2014, July 1 has seen some changes to both the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL). You’ll need…
New Occupations – Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
If you’re applying for a subclass 485 Temporary Graduate – Graduate Work Stream visa or an Independent or Family Sponsored Points Tested visa (for example, Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)…
NEWS ALERT – Family Visa Subclasses
Family Visa Subclasses This is an update regarding a previous post about the announcement from DIBP that certain family visa subclasses are ceasing. Parent and Aged Parent (non contributory), Carer,…
Potential Visa Law Reforms Confirm Morrison Means Business
A recent article by Jennifer Hewett in the Financial Review published on May 20, 2014 explains Immigration Minister, Scott Morrison’s reaction to opinions that business and investment visas are turning…
Resident Return Visas – Here Is What You Need To Know
Only Australian citizens have an automatic right of entry to Australia. This means all non-citizens require a visa to gain lawful entry and status. The Resident Return (subclass 155 and…
Urgent News For Some Family Visa Applications
Family Visa Applications Following the release of the 2014 Budget, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has announced applications for the following Family Visas will be ceasing in…
Partner Visas for Kiwi’s Living in Australia – Here’s What You Need To Know
The New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa (subclass 461) is specifically designed for family members and partners of New Zealand citizens who are residents in, or are about to…
Partner Visa Applications – Not As Simple As You Might Think!
While partner visas may seem like relatively straightforward applications, here at FC Lawyers we regularly receive phone calls and emails from applicants who have had issues getting approval. These refusals…
Push for Significant Investor Visa (sc 188) Expansion
An article published in the InvestorDaily on April 15, states the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCAL) is lobbying for an increase in the Significant Investor Visa (SIV)…