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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.

Choose Australia

June 7, 2015

Choose Australia  Australia is the chosen destination for many wishing to relocate, but why is that so?  It may be the never-ending beaches, the hot climate and the friendly nature of the Australian way, however there are many other reasons Australia is the destination of many. Why else would you choose a country that is…

Visas in Australia

May 27, 2015

Visas in Australia  Do we need to simplify the process? When looking at an individual’s Visa application, it can almost seem like it’s a thesis of your life. The file can stretch over 100 meters and can drag on for years. Do we need to adopt a system like America and their Green card lottery…

Immigration Fraud

May 23, 2015

Immigration Fraud Illegal Immigration ‘agents’ Cheat Skilled Migrants  Your dream is to come to Australia to live, the last thing on your mind is that you may get caught up in immigration fraud. There are so many reports of fraud not only from Agents not being registered to the immigration fraud that comes through with…

What Visa is Best for me?

May 12, 2015

What Visa is Best for me? When looking into Visa’s it can be really confusing, migrating to Australia may be a dream of yours but which visa is right for you. You want to make sure that you are applying for the right Visa, doing a quick Google search there are really no set guides…

New Visa Scams

May 5, 2015

New Visa Scams  Is it the luck of the Irish in this case? New Visa Scams The Department of Immigration and Border protection are looking into reports that Irish citizens are obtaining Gaelic names on working visas in Australia after already having travelled here. The names are so unrecognisable to their non-Gaelic names that there’s…

Visa Scams

April 28, 2015

Visa Scams  On a daily basis we are becoming aware of visa scams that target vulnerable and innocent people looking at starting a life in Australia. The scams can come in many forms for example via phone, email or a referral from an acquaintance. There are other types of visa scams of course, job offer…

Temporary Work Skilled Visa 457 Programme

April 14, 2015

Temporary Work Skilled Visa 457 Programme The Review Temporary Work Skilled Visa 457 Programme– The dust has now settled on the findings that were announced on the 18th March 2015. We have now had time to properly process the findings and most all believe it’s a huge step towards a better program, of course there…

Changes to the Subclass 485 Graduate Temporary Visa

April 9, 2015

Changes to the Subclass 485 Graduate Temporary Visa On the 31 March 2015, The Department of Immigration and Border Protection announced changes to the Subclass 485 Graduate Temporary visa which will come into effect on the 18 April 2015. These changes relate to the English language and to the medical examination requirements and will apply…

Corporate Migration

March 31, 2015

Corporate Migration Migration Across the globe, Phillip Silver and Associates can assist with any type of migration matter, moving into 2015 we now specialise in Corporate Migration especially Corporation Group Migration in terms of large overseas groups of workers. We assist companies with overseas workers whether it is an individual worker, however up to 1000…

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended! A massive thank you to Phillip, Cherie and the team at Phillip Silver & Associates for helping me get my Australian 482 DAMA visa approved on 7 October 2026! Navigating a complicated application from Namibia was incredibly stressful, but Phillip and Cherie handled my application and guided me through every step. Their communication via WhatsApp, email and phone was top-notch, and they were always available to answer my questions. This approval changes everything for my family and me. Phillip Silver & Associates will always be my go-to team for any visa or legal matters going forward, and I’ll recommend them over and over again! Phillip and Cherie, thank you both for your outstanding work, patience and personal support. My family and I are truly grateful!
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We are extremely grateful to Cherie, Phillip and the whole team for their excellent work and support throughout our visa application. From the beginning, they were professional, knowledgeable, responsive and always willing to help us whenever we had questions or concerns. The visa process was a long and stressful journey for our family, but having such a supportive and professional team guiding us made a huge difference. They handled everything with great attention to detail and kept us informed throughout the process. Our 482 visa has now been approved, and we couldn’t be happier! 🇦🇺❤️ Thank you, Cherie, Phillip and the entire team, for your dedication, hard work and for helping our family achieve such an important milestone. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a professional and trustworthy immigration team. Thank you so much for everything!
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Phillip and his team have delivered exceptional service to us since 2020 when we were faced with an urgent situation. We had just lost my mom and needed to secure a parent visa in a hurry for my father who was in Australia on a holiday visa and couldn't go back to RSA. Hafizah met with us online and gave us reassurance that it was possible and started the ball rolling immediately. Super efficient and prompt replies to every challenge secured a parent (bridging) visa so Dad could stay with us in Aus. They kept us informed right the way through, advised and assisted with a different bridging visa when Dad had to travel back to RSA for his sister's funeral. Unfortunately, Dad passed away in 2024 before the visa had been granted. Even then, Phillip and his team advised that I could apply for a refund of the visa fee. That was a whole other battle and Phillip didn't back down, eventually security the fee refund for me. The entire team is so professional and the peace of mind they brought us during a very difficult time cannot be put into words. Highly recommend this team for fantastic service and excellent knowledge of Australian visas to give you the best advice and options that suit your budget.
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We cannot recommend Philip and his team highly enough. Our journey to Australian permanent residency was far from straightforward. We applied for a Subclass 190 visa as a family and, along the way, encountered a significant and unexpected complication that put the outcome of our application into question. Philip guided us through an incredibly stressful and uncertain period with professionalism, knowledge and a very considered approach. He took the time to understand the complexities of our case, clearly explained our options and helped us navigate the additional information and evidence required by Home Affairs. Cherie, Mark and the wider team were also incredibly thorough and responsive throughout the process. There were many moments when we genuinely didn't know what the outcome would be, so receiving confirmation that our 190 visas had finally been granted was an enormous moment for our family. We are incredibly grateful to Philip and his team for their guidance, persistence and support throughout what became a very long journey. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them, particularly to anyone dealing with a more complex migration matter.
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I needed to apply for an orphan relative visa for my niece and nephew (who were already in Australia on international student visas). This is not a common visa type that people apply for but that did not intimidate Phillip and his team at all. Because my nephew was turning 18 in a short time frame and we needed to apply before his 18th birthday, they assisted extensively with the heaps of paperwork that was needed and the applications were submitted on time. It took nearly 3 years of back and forth with Home Affairs (in all fairness, Home Affairs actually only started working on it 2 years after it was submitted) but the visas were finally granted. At one point Phillip had to intervene and write to Home Affairs as some of their requests were beyond impossible to meet. I will forever be grateful to Cherie who went above and beyond to ensure all documents submitted met with the Home Affairs requirements and to Phillip who had no qualms about taking on this complex case. Thank you for all your help with this.
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Highly recommend Phillip Silver & Associates! My husband and I had an excellent experience working with Hafizah. She was incredibly helpful, efficient, and supportive throughout the entire process. She answered all of our questions promptly and made what could have been a very stressful experience feel so much easier. We're truly grateful to Hafizah and the entire team for their professionalism and dedication. Thank you for everything! Cheers, Sumi & Carlos
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Hafizah and the team of Phillip Silver Associates has been part of our journey here in Australia from the very start. We are indeed grateful for all the help and support from applying on working visa up to achieving our permanent residency. Hafizah was very professional, answers and makes us feel secured during uncertain times. We highly recommend this company for a smooth and trusted service regarding visa application. All the best! Regards, Marris and Joseph