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Options Available to Applicants Stuck Onshore in Queensland

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Brisbane education agent specialists regularly help temporary visa holders who are in Queensland and unable to move back overseas, to clarify legal options and consider alternative options, until they have a decision, or are thinking of using alternate migration routes. Many people in this situation are on a Bridging Visa A (BVA) having made another application on a substantive visa. The BVA tends to be granted when the initial visa has expired and will typically include the same work permit. If you need to travel a Bridging Visa B (BVB ) can be requested. If someone has become 'unlawful', they may be granted a Bridging Visa C (BVC) which does not usually confer any work rights or travel permissions. Bridging visas are not permanent but rather are made for the time being until a substantive visa is granted. Recent changes have been introduced on the onshore switching. All visitors visa holders are no longer able to apply for a student visa from within Australia; most will be ...

Navigating WA Visas: Why You Need an Immigration Agency in Perth

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 While the Western Australia visa opportunities are great, the process can be complicated. State nomination processes, occupation lists and Federal requirements are constantly in flux. You can minimise potential pitfalls, expensive errors and boost your chances of success by using an immigration agency in Perth . Understanding WA’s Unique Visa Landscape Western Australia has its own State Nominated Migration Program. This includes the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491). These each have defined eligibility requirements, points tests, and occupation lists which are specific to each State. Perth agents remain up-to-date on WA invitation rounds, priority occupations and regional requirements. There are also several other visas that require extensive evidence and tight deadlines, such as student visas, partner visas, employer-sponsored visas, and business migration visas. Immigration Agency Perth is experienced in how these pathways i...

Filing a Visa Appeal in Perth: When to Consult a Migration Lawyer or Agent for AAT Reviews

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On 14 October 2024, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) was replaced with the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). The ‘AAT reviews’ is now a more commonly used term to refer to ART merits reviews of migration decisions by the Department of Home Affairs. Appeals (merits review) of Perth visa decisions (and most visa decisions made throughout Australia) are subject to strict time limits which cannot be extended, must be paid for by the applicant and require either self-lodging or professional representation from a registered migration agent (MARA-registered) or an Australian lawyer holding a practising certificate. Fees can only be charged by these professionals (or restricted close family/sponsors in some instances) for immigration assistance. Appeals and key steps for an ART Visa. Please look at eligibility and deadline right now. Your decision letter from the Department of Home Affairs indicates if your decision is reviewable and how long the decision will be valid for (th...