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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.

Migrating to Australia-Where do you start?

March 17, 2015

Migrating to Australia-Where do you start? Given the ever increasing information available at our fingertips, be it blogs or government websites and beyond, there are many that will become to believe that applying for a Visa and completing the application themselves, in the hope that they will be migrating to Australia in no time at…

Regional NSW wants you! Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa

March 3, 2015

Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa Cannot qualify for a Skilled nominated Visa Subclass 190 and want to move to NSW? The Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa may be an option for you You may be eligible to move to Regional NSW for a Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa (subclass 489).  There are however  minimum requirements for the Visa…

Skilled Nominated Visa 190 Program

February 17, 2015

Skilled Nominated Visa 190 Program Due to it’s popularity, NSW is a highly sought after destination and is also extremely competitive destination for skilled migrants. Due to this high demand and allowing for the needs of the states economy with regard to skills, NSW has introduced a selection based invitation process in 2015 for the Skilled…

Phillip Silver and Associates partners with Optivance 360

January 12, 2015

 Phillip Silver and Associates Partners with Optivance 360   Australian Business Opportunities Phillip Silver and Associates (PSA) has recently partnered with Optivance 360, a highly successful Australian based management and franchise consultancy with worldwide associates. In doing so PSA has created exceptional additional value for all stakeholders, especially for clients wishing to apply for a business…

Could your organisation benefit from Training and Research Subclass 402 Visas?

November 21, 2014

Subclass 402 Visa From extensive experience Phillip Silver and Associates knows that many Australian organisations could greatly benefit from successfully applying for the Training and Research subclass 402 Visas, but have failed to do so. Overview of Training & Research Subclass 402 Visa requirements In order for an employer to be approved as a Training…

November Newsletter

November 21, 2014

 Phillip Silver and Associates (Australia) Newsletter November 2014 Great Interest in Reinstated Australian Family Visas We previously informed our clients a number of Australian visas in the family stream have been reinstated in very limited supply, and the fact that there is no guarantee how long this reinstatement will continue for. Since that time Phillip…

Family Visa’s Re-Opened

October 20, 2014

Are you having difficulty obtaining an Australian Family Visa? The fact that legislation governing the issue of Australian visas is subject to ongoing change often creates difficulties for many seeking visas for themselves and their families. Perhaps you have personally experienced difficulties in this regard? A good example of this concerns the recent reopening of…

Message for 2014

January 20, 2014

At Phillip Silver and Associates we understand emigration, what it takes about making a new life, setting up a new career in a new country and becoming an Australian Citizen. Our team has experienced this on a personal level. We know it takes effort, courage and commitment. We understand it is a heroic risk to…

Stay in Australia after the holidays

December 17, 2013

The weather outside is frightful(-lly hot!) This time next week, it will be Christmas Eve. It is currently a perfect 26 degrees at Bondi Beach. The Australian holiday season is in full swing and, with Christmas just days away, people from around the world are here to enjoy the best this country has to offer.…

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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