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New Pacific Engagement Visa Applications: An Overview

The Australian government has introduced a new legislative instrument, Migration (Arrangements for Pacific Engagement Visa Applications) Instrument (LIN 24/012) 2024. This visa is designed to deepen connections between Australia and the Pacific region by offering permanent residence to citizens of select Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste, along with their families. Visa Allocations Up to 3,000 […]

Overview of Directions 99 and 110

Direction 99 Direction 99, under the Migration Act 1958, provides guidelines for decision-makers on visa refusal, cancellation, and revocation of mandatory visa cancellation under sections 501 and 501CA of the Act. It emphasizes protecting the Australian community from individuals who fail the character test, particularly those involved in criminal or serious conduct. Direction 99 outlines […]

Impact of Outcome 2 for migration purposes

The Outcome 2 released with the Department of Home Affairs budget 24-25 has the objective of “Support a united and prosperous Australia through effective coordination and delivery of immigration and citizenship policy and programs underpinned by robust integrity and assurance.” The programs brought by Outcome 2 suffered a slight reduction on its budget expenses, dropping […]

Impact of Outcome 3

Advance a prosperous and secure Australia through trade and travel facilitation and modernization, and effective customs, immigration, maritime and enforcement activities across the border continuum Outcome 3 of the budget handed down on Tuesday 14th May 2024 relates to advancing “a prosperous and secure Australia through trade and travel facilitation and modernization, and effective customs, […]

How the outcome 1 objectives will benefit the Australian Society

Upon the Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year released on 15 May 2024, the Department of Home Affairs will be working collaboratively with other departments and institutions from the Australian Government to meet financial, economic, and social objectives and Australian interests. Therefore, the Government budget has been allocated for projects that the Department of Home […]

Are you Section 48 Barred?

What is the Section 48 Bar? The Section 48 Bar is a provision in Australian immigration law that impacts individuals whose visa has been cancelled or refused whilst holding a bridging visa. This bar prevents you from lodging most new visa applications while you are in Australia, effectively requiring you to leave the country before […]

Successful case addressing character issues

At Crystal Migration, we understand that navigating your visa pathway for Australia can be challenging, especially when character issues arise. However, not all is lost. We can assist you in addressing issues related to past convictions. The Department of Home Affairs takes character assessments very seriously when evaluating visa applicants. They consider your behavior and […]

NEW FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT VISAS

There will be new financial requirements from May 10, 2024 for Student visas in Australia.  This increase in the requirement will affect international students and their guardians who want to apply for Student and Student Guardian visas to study in Australia. Applicants must show financial capacity equivalent to 75% of the national minimum wage, which […]

Visa Options for Offshore Oil and Gas Projects in Australia

Australia’s known for its vast natural gas reserves, both offshore and onshore. If you’re involved in offshore oil and gas projects in Australia, you might wonder what visa your foreign worker needs. Offshore resources activities encompass a range of operations and such it is important to understand the tailored visa requirements under Australian immigration law. […]