After a Visa Refusal: What You Can Legally Do During Your AAT Appeal When your Australian visa is refused or cancelled, and you decide to challenge the decision at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), the waiting period can be stressful and confusing. One of the most common questions applicants ask: “Can I apply for another …
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Policy & Legal Framework — Health Criteria for Student Visas in Australia When an individual applies for a student visa (subclass 500) to Australia, one of the key requirements is to “meet the health requirement” set by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This requirement is codified under the Migration Regulations (Schedule 4) through what …
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How Australia Prioritizes Student Visa Applications – What You Need to Know When applying for an Australian Subclass 500 (Student) visa, how fast your application is processed depends a lot on where you apply from, what kind of course you’re studying, and which institution you’re enrolled in. According to the Department of Home Affairs, applications …
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Australia’s Ministerial Direction 115: A Game-Changer for International Student Visa Processing The Australian Government has rolled out Ministerial Direction 115 (MD 115), a major reform that reshapes how Student (Subclass 500) visa applications are processed for offshore applicants. Effective 14 November 2025, MD 115 replaces the earlier Direction 111 and introduces a three-tier “traffic-light” system …
New 186-TRT Rule Poses Challenges for Medical Practitioners Seeking Permanent Residency A recent change to Australia’s immigration regulations is set to significantly impact medical practitioners seeking permanent residency through the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (TRT) stream. The Migration Amendment (Skilled Visa Reform Technical Measures) Regulations 2025, effective for applications lodged on or after 29 …
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Tasmania’s TSE Priority Occupation List: Your Fast-Track to Skilled Migration If you’re considering a skilled migration pathway to Australia, Tasmania’s Tasmanian Skilled Employment (TSE) program might just be your golden ticket. Designed to attract talent in high-demand sectors, the TSE Priority Occupation Lists give special consideration to applicants working in Tasmania in roles critical to …
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Australia’s Migration Boom — But Not All Settlers Become Citizens Recent data reveals a compelling yet complex narrative about migration in Australia: although the number of migrants is soaring, most do not go on to become citizens. According to research, net overseas migration has surged since the COVID-19 pandemic, but the composition of these arrivals …
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Strategic Allocation of State and Territory Nominations in Australia’s Skilled Migration Program Each Australian state and territory receives a yearly nomination allocation — a defined number of permission slots to nominate prospective migrants under the Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visas. These allocations are more than just quotas: they …
From 9-10 October 2025, the National Migration Conference, one of the most important gatherings in the migration industry, was held at Grand Hyatt Melbourne, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia. The event brought together migration professionals, policymakers, and service providers to discuss the latest trends, regulatory updates, and best practices in migration services. Atty. Edmund Cyril …
What is a Resident Return Visa (RRV)? The Resident Return Visa (RRV) — subclasses 155 and 157 — allows current or former Australian permanent residents (and certain former Australian citizens) to retain their permanent status after travelling overseas. This visa enables the holder to continue living and working in Australia as a permanent resident, subject …
Aussie Migration and Visa Professional Solutions (AMVPS Australia) is a well-known agency that helps with education and migration across the world.