Migration & Citizenship Law Blogs

Many international students consider starting a business in Australia while completing their studies. In most cases, this is possible, provided certain visa conditions are met. However, it is

A Bridging Visa is a temporary visa that allows a person to remain lawfully in Australia while a substantive visa application is being processed. It is typically issued when your

Applicants must meet both the Schedule 3 Criteria and the visa eligibility requirements before the onshore partner visa can be granted. This threshold is particularly high

As a permanent resident, individuals can generally apply for Australian citizenship once they have been living in Australia for a total of four years on any type of visa.

Tourist and Visitor Visa holders can marry in Australia while on a Temporary Visa, as marriage in Australia is not determined by a person’s migration status.

Section 501 gives the Minister for Home Affairs, or a delegated officer, the discretion to refuse or cancel a visa if a person does not pass the “character test”. This section applies to

The General Skilled Migration (GSM) program is points-tested and designed for individuals who have skills in occupations in demand in Australia. Key visa subclasses include

The Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) Visa has replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) visa, effective 7 December 2024. The Skills in Demand Visa allows an