The Department of Home Affairs has long taken a strict stance on visa conditions imposed during periods of unlawful status. For applicants requesting Ministerial Intervention (MI) and seeking a Bridging Visa E (subclass 050), timing is everything -...

Navigating Australia’s employer-sponsored visa pathways can feel overwhelming, especially when balancing work commitments and permanent residency goals. For many skilled workers on a Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa, the Subclass 186...

Thinking about applying for a Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visa? One of the most common questions is whether you need to complete a skills assessment. The answer depends on your passport country, your occupation, and where you studied. In...

The subclass (‘sc’) 820/801 Partner visa is one of the most sought-after visas in Australia. It allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in the country initially...

The Ministerial Direction No. 102 - Order for considering and disposing of Family visa applications under sections 47 and 51 of the The Ministerial Direction No. 102 - Order for considering and disposing of Family visa applications under sections...

The 2025 Australian Federal Budget budget (Budget) was released on 25 March 2025 and it outlines the funding priorities for migration programs, focus on employer-sponsored migration, adjustments to humanitarian support, investment in digital...