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Discover helpful articles and expert insights from our immigration law team to help you navigate your visa journey with confidence.
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What is a labour agreement?
Understanding labour agreements A labour agreement allows businesses to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers in positions that can’t be filled in the local employment market, and where the standard skilled worker migration programs are not available. The agreement-based framework makes labour agreements more flexible than other employer-sponsored visas as they are tailored to a…
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How to appeal a visa refusal
Can I appeal a visa refusal? If your visa is refused, you may be able to appeal the decision by applying for a merits review to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). In October 2024, the ART replaced the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and continues to review migration and other government decisions, but with a stronger…
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How to find a good immigration lawyer
The qualities of a good immigration lawyer A good immigration lawyer will: You should feel comfortable asking your immigration lawyer questions and confident that they understand your goals. Migration law is complex, with many layers, spanning legislation, regulations, policy and tribunal and case law. It is also constantly changing. On your first meeting, the experienced…
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Is an immigration lawyer worth it?
When an immigration lawyer is worth it for your migration needs “Working with an immigration lawyer is worth it if you’re seeking expert advice to help you to understand your options, navigate the complex and constantly changing requirements of the Australian migration system, and want to prepare an accurate, decision-ready visa application complete with strong…
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Can you get a visa with a criminal record?
How a criminal record can affect getting an Australian visa A criminal record can affect getting an Australian visa because all Australian visa applicants must meet Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4001, containing a character test. Small offences, or offences that were committed many years ago (as a minor, for example) may not cause you to…
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Understanding Australian visa rejections for medical reasons
What are the medical reasons for a visa rejection in Australia? Common reasons that an Australian visa application is rejected on medical grounds include: Health waivers Importantly, health waivers are only available for certain visa subclasses. This means that the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) may waive the health requirement of certain visa applications. To…
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What is a DAMA visa?
Everything you need to know about DAMA visas There are also other types of labour agreements, with each one designed to meet a specific purpose. These include: Our top tips for applying for a visa again following a cancellation Our highly skilled and experienced team of immigration lawyers at PAX Law will manage the DAMA…
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What is Public Interest Criterion 4020 (PIC 4020)?
What is Public Interest Criterion 4020, and when does it apply to visa applicants? Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 is a key requirement in almost all Australian visas. PIC 4020 means that you mustn’t provide any bogus documents or false or misleading information in your visa application, and that you can prove your identity is…
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Exclusion periods for Public Interest Criteria 4013 and 4014
What are Public Interest Criteria (PIC) 4013 and 4014? Public Interest Criteria (PIC) 4013 and 4014 are visa grant criteria that apply to temporary visas, including working holiday, visitor and student visas. These criteria are designed to identify visa applicants who have previously breached Australian immigration laws and apply exclusion periods for re-entry to Australia…