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Immigration is one of the most complex areas of law, and changes often. We devote enormous resources to keeping up to date, not only with legislative and policy changes, but analysing the thinking and debate behind the changes. We provide regular updates to our clients via our newsletter and webinars.
TIMELINE OF CHANGES TO AUSTRALIAN 457 VISA
By now, you would probably have heard about the recent changes to the 457-visa program introduced by the Turnbull Government and its eventual abolition which will come in March next year. Some of these changes have already taken effect while others are being incrementally introduced. By March 2018 the 457-visa program will cease and will…
Read MorePartner Visa Application Successfully Remitted by Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Another successful Partner Visa story: Big Win for Phillip Silver and Associates at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Last week the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) remitted a Temporary (Subclass 309) Partner Visa application for one of our clients (Jacob) and his spouse (Maree) whose initial visa application was refused by the Department of Immigration (DIAC). Maree, a…
Read MoreAustralian Legislation News
Major changes to certain Australian Visas announced by the Australian Department of Immigration in April 2017 Author: Phillip Silver, Principal Lawyer Benjamin Franklin apparently wrote in a 1789 letter that “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”. If Benjamin Franklin were alive today, he would to his list of certainties “being…
Read MoreUnderstanding Judicial Review in Australia
Judicial review under s.474 of the Migration Act 1958 as summarised in the case of Shahpari & Ors v Minister for Immigration & Anor [2016] FCCA 513 (11 March 2016) Section 474 of the Act creates a statutory scheme providing for the finality of a privative clause decision. In essence, s.474(1) of the Act provides…
Read MoreMigration Matters Phillip Silver and Associates
Migration Matters Phillip Silver and Associates With the year soon to be drawing to a close we look back on our year and the successes we have had. Our team has remained the same, with a few additions, which has meant growth for the company, which in turn leads us to further grow in…
Read MoreWhat is a Migration Agent?
What is a Migration Agent? If you need to ask what is a migration agent then perhaps you are in the wrong place, but really what you should be asking is do I need a migration agent or a Lawyer. Some agents are practiced in law, however some others a registered migration agents. You…
Read MoreBest Website for Australian Travel Advice
Best Website for Australian Travel Advice While of course Phillip Silver and Associates is your one stop shop for the best website for Australian travel advice, there are also many other websites that will assist you with advice for when traveling to Australia. Please be aware that this advice should be always taken along with…
Read MoreRomance Scams
Romance Scams Many looking for love are looking online and are seeking out love in alternative ways. Many of the people being scammed are the older generation in Australia as they may be more vulnerable and not as knowledgeable in understanding when they are being scammed. The fact is, is that more and more older…
Read MoreProposal to let migrants buy their way into Australia
Proposal to let migrants buy their way into Australia A proposal has been drawn that may be implemented to let migrants buy their way into Australia has been slammed as a backwards step that will not address any skills shortages or allow for the right skill set to be added to our work force. Federal…
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