Capping and Queuing of Parent visa applications
All Parent visa applications are subject to capping and queueing…
Australian Visas
Navigating Changes in Australia’s Skilled Migration for 2023-24
In the 2023-24 program year, Australia is taking a new direction in its skilled migration policy. Invitations for Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa have […]
Talent and Innovation Visa Immigration to Australia
A new Talent and Innovation visa could create a single, streamlined pathway to attract relatively small numbers of highly talented migrants to […]
Essential Skills Pathway Visa Immigration to Australia
The Government will further evaluate how to develop an Essential Skills Pathway—a more regulated pathway for lower-paid workers with essential skills. This […]
Core Skills Pathway Visa Immigration to Australia
Another pathway in the new Skills in Demand visa is the Core Skills Pathway. This pathway focuses on attracting skilled professionals in areas experiencing […]
Specialist Skills Pathway Visa Immigration to Australia
This pathway targets highly skilled professionals earning over $135,000 annually in any field except trade workers, machinery operators, drivers, and labourers. This […]
Skills in Demand (SID) Visa Immigration to Australia
The Skills in Demand [SID] Visa program enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled overseas workers who cannot source […]
Great South Coast [Warrnambool] DAMA VIC Australia
A designated area migration agreement (DAMA) is an overarching labour agreement in place for a particular region of Australia. The process largely […]
South Australian Designated Area Migration Agreement
A designated area migration agreement (DAMA) is an overarching labour agreement in place for a particular region of Australia. The process largely […]
Finances for Student Visas Australia
If you are an international student planning to study in Australia, you will need to have enough money to cover your living […]
Corporate Immigration Solutions
With DLegal, you’re not restricted by borders At DLegal, we understand that quality employees are the greatest resource for any business and […]
Partner (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 100)
This visa is a permanent residence visa designed for applicants who are either married to or are in a de-facto relationship with […]
Partner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 309) – Australian Migration
This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen live […]
Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445) – Australian Migration
When you have applied for a permanent partner visa, and you have a dependent child then your child can apply for a […]
Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) – Australian Migration
This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident of Australia, or eligible New Zealand citizen move […]
Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143) – Australian Migration
This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident of Australia, or eligible New Zealand citizen move […]
Aged Parent (Subclass 804) Visa – Australian Migration
This permanent visa lets an aged parent of a settled Australian Citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen stay in […]
Aged Dependent Relative (Subclass 838) – Australian Migration
This permanent visa lets a single older person stay in Australia if they rely on a relative living in Australia for financial […]
Entertainment Activities Stream – Australian Migration
This temporary visa lets you come to Australia to work in the entertainment industry on film, television, or live productions as a […]
Entertainment Visa Checklist – Australia Migration Visa
This temporary visa lets you come to Australia to work in the entertainment industry on film, television or live productions as a […]
Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement
On this page Legislative Framework Update: New salary threshold from 1 July 2023 NT DAMA occupations list Concessions available Qualifications, experience and […]
Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) STATEMENT
As part of your application for a student visa (subclass 500), you will need to provide a personal statement, in English, that […]
Study in Australia World University Rankings 2023
A record number of 1,799 universities from 104 countries and regions were ranked by THE for 2023 (137 more than last year), making it […]
Unrestricted work rights for Australian student visa holders
In January 2022, the Australian Government temporarily relaxed working hour restrictions for student visa holders to address workforce shortages. However, it is […]
Australian Government welcomes international students
The Australian Government extends a warm welcome to all international students studying with Australia, both here and around the world. Hear a […]
How to get a quick Australian Student visa to Study
Australia has been a hub for international students and a global giant in education. Its cities are consistently ranked as some of […]
Visitor Tourist visa 600 Australia
This article will help you understand different types of Visitor visas including basic legal requirements, policy and procedures that apply to the […]
Townsville Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
Minister Hawke has announced the signing of a DAMA for the Townsville region. This covers 195 occupations across a broad range of […]
Update: Tasmania State Nomination – New applications temporarily restricted
Top 20 occupations in demand in Tasmania (Note: occupations are ordered by the monthly average of internet job vacancies from October to […]
Protection Refugee Visa Australia Onshore
The Australian Humanitarian Protection Refugee Visa Program is an important part of Australia’s contribution to the international protection of refugees and others […]
Genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirements for Australian student visa
A GTE is a student visa applicant whose circumstances support a genuine intention to enter and remain in Australia temporarily, notwithstanding the potential for this intention to change over time to an intention to remain in Australia for an extended period or permanently.
More work rights for International Students in Australia [Condition 8104/8105]
BREAKING NEWS – Removal of the 40-hour-a-fortnight cap on student visa-holder workers.
Australia – UK Free Trade Agreement – signed!
The Australia UK Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA | Australia-UK FTA) was signed on 17 December 2021. However, the provisions of the agreement do not commence immediately.
Victoria (VIC) State Sponsored Migration Visa
Government of Victoria had significant interest in both the skilled and business programs. The numbers below show that this continues..
Significant Investor Visa 118c Australia Business Innovation Investment Visas
The Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188C) – Significant Investor stream was introduced by the Australian Government in 2012. The […]
No further stay waiver request for Visa Conditions 8503, 8534 and 8535 Australia
A No Further Stay condition prevents visa holders from applying for most temporary and permanent visas while they are in Australia unless […]
Temporary Activity subclass 408 visa Australia
The Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa for Australia allows you to come to Australia to do specific types of work on a […]
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and the Australian Immigration Visa Laws – A comprehensive update.
Information in relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and the Australian Immigration Visa Laws are provided for the benefit of the public. You must […]
More work hours to international student employees in Australia to help keep shelves stocked
Australia’s major supermarkets will temporarily be able to offer more work hours to international student employees to help keep shelves stocked. International […]
Australian Capital Territory (Canberra) State Migration Visa
Australian State Sponsored Migration visas provides a great way to immigrate to Australia. This article does not deal with Investor visas but […]
Global Talent Visa Australian Immigration
The Global Talent Visa is not a visa but under the Global Talent Independent (GTI) program the best and brightest skilled migrants […]
190 and 491 program now open for QLD
UPDATE Top 20 occupations in demand in Queensland (Note: occupations are ordered by the monthly average of internet job vacancies from October […]
The Great South Coast Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) Australia
The Great South Coast (GSC) DAMA enables, employers in designated areas to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers Australian Immigration Visas. Businesses […]
Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) Australian Immigration Visa
A designated area migration agreement (DAMA) is an overarching labour agreement in place for a particular region of Australia. The process largely […]
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa Subclass 191 Australia Immigration
We have summarised some items in plain English so most of us can understand, as the information included in this Instrument is […]
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 494 Australia Immigration
We have summarised some items in plain English so most of us can understand as the information included in this Instrument is […]
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491 Australia Immigration
We have summarised some items in plain English so most of us can understand, as the information included in this Instrument is […]
Aged Parent visa Australia Subclass 804
Age requirements The regulation 1.03 aged parent definition requires the persons to be old enough to be granted an age pension under […]
Sponsored Parent Temporary Visa 870 Australia
Legislative Instrument – F2021L01029 – Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Parent Visas) Regulations 2021 amends the Migration Act to provide an 18 month concession to SC 870 visa holders unable to initially enter Australia or caught outside Australia due to COVID travel restrictions.
Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa
The Government announced a new visa under the family migration programme on 5 May 2017. The Senate passed the Migration Amendment (Family […]
Medical Health Examination Test Requirement Australian Immigration Visa
Most visa applicants (and in some cases family unit members) must satisfy health criteria and Medical Health Examination Test for an Australian […]
Partner Visa Processing time and other updates
Partner Visa Processing time and other updates This article is about Spouse, Prospective Marriage, De Facto Partner Visa Australian Migration. The current […]
485 Visas Not as Easy as you think! It can be refused!
There are a number of recent and old cases where the applicant for a 485 visa has just followed directions given on […]
South Australia State Sponsored Migration Visa Nominated And Regional
South Australia (SA) State Sponsored Migration Visa 190 Skilled Nominated (Permanent) and 489 Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visas provides a great way to […]
Tasmania (TAS) State Sponsored Migration Visa Nominated and Regional Australia
Tasmania (TAS) State Sponsored Migration Visa 190 Skilled Nominated (Permanent) and 489 Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visas provides a great way to immigrate […]
Temporary Graduate Visa subclass 485 Post-Study Work and Graduate Work streams
The 485 visas were originally called the Skilled – Graduate visa in September 2007. It was amended in March 2013 to accommodate new […]
State Sponsored Migration Visas Nominated & Regional provisional Australia
Australian State Sponsored Migration visas provides a great way to immigrate to Australia. This article does not deal with Investor visas but […]
Spouse Visa Prospective Marriage De Facto Partner Visa Australia
There are several laws and visas applicable to you, depending on your circumstances, like the nature of your relationship and your current visa…
National Code to Protect International Students for Providers of Education to Overseas Students
The Australian Government has released the revised National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 (National […]
How to assess spouse relationships for Australian Migration spouse visa
Do you know how the Department assess the spousal relationship? Assessing spouse relationships Section 5F of the Act and regulation 1.15A(1A) operate […]
Carer Visa New Arrangements Australia
(Migrant) Class BO – lodgement changes Other Family (Migrant) Class BO – lodgement changes Legislative Instrument – IMMI 18/076 – F2018L00772 – […]
Five-year temporary sponsored visa for parents Australia
The Federal government promised a parent visa in the run-up to the 2016 Federal election following a campaign by migrant communities. The […]
Parent visa and other family visas new quota numbers
As per the Departmental website the current processing timeframe for Contributory parent visas is currently at 41 months. The processing timeframe for […]
Distinguished Talent visa for Australian migration for sportsmen and women, artists, academics
How to apply and how to undertake an assessment: Step 1 of 3 : Complete the Global Talent Assessment Form Step 2 […]
TSS Visa Temporary Skill Shortage visa subclass 482
About the Temporary Skill Shortage subclass 482 TSS visa program The TSS visa is designed to enable employers to address labour shortages […]
Managers and Administrators Immigration to Australia PR Visa
All occupations in this major group should have a level of skill commensurate with the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree or […]
New South Wales (NSW) State Migration Plan
New South Wales (NSW) State Sponsored Migration Visa 190 Skilled Nominated (Permanent) and 489 Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visas provides a great way […]
Northern Territory (NT) State Migration Plan
Australian State Sponsored Migration visas provides a great way to immigrate to Australia. This article does not deal with Investor visas but […]
South Australia (SA) State Migration Plan
Australian State Sponsored Migration visas provides a great way to immigrate to Australia. This article does not deal with Investor visas but […]
Tasmania (TAS) State Migration Plan Australia
Australian State Sponsored Migration visas provides a great way to immigrate to Australia. This article does not deal with Investor visas but […]
Western Australia (WA) State Migration Plan
Applicants who have an occupation identified on the Western Australian skilled migration occupation list (shown below) may be eligible for Western Australian […]
Evidence for Australian citizenship process
This is about obtaining evidence of Australian citizenship. This is not about an application to become an Australian citizen. Eligibility The applicant […]
New property development criteria for the subclass 132 visa
The following criteria have been introduced for the Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132) visa – Significant Business History stream and apply […]
Parent Visa Australia
Legislative Parent (Migrant) visas to Australia, were inserted into the Regulations which forms the legal basis in addition to variety of Australian […]
Partner Visas
You may be eligible for a partner visa if you are in a relationship with an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident, or eligible […]
Subclass 888 Permanent Business Innovation and Investment Visas
The Subclass 888 Business Innovation and Investment (Residence) visa is the permanent stage for the subclass 188 Business Innovation and Investment visa. There […]
Business Talent Visa
Business Talent (Migrant) visas are permanent visas available to applicants in two streams: Significant Business History Stream: for people with ownership interests in […]
Business Visitor Visas
Business Visitor visas allow applicants to conduct short business trips to Australia. Duration and Conditions A Business Visitor visa allows the holder […]
Subclass 188 Business Innovation and Investment Provisional Visas
Business Innovation & Investment Subclass 188 visas are for investors and business owners who wish to establish business operations in Australia. The […]
Skilled Recognised Graduate Engineering Visa to Australia
On this page: About Regulatory requirements Criteria Specified educational institutions Qualifications accredited/signatories/Institutions in Countries that is accredited 1. About The Skilled […]
485 – Graduate Work Stream
The Graduate Work stream of the 485 subclass visa is an 18 month visa available to international students who complete studies in […]
485 – PSWV – Post Study Work Stream
The Post Study Work stream of the 485 subclass visa or PSWV is a work visa lasting between 2 and 4 years. […]
485 Visa Health Insurance Requirement
Health insurance requirements for temporary graduate 485 immigration visas have been updated. The visa previously allowed graduates to stay in Australia for just […]
485 Visa Temporary Graduate
The 485 visa was originally called the Skilled – Graduate visa in September 2007. It was amended in March 2013 to accommodate new […]
Graduate Temporary Subclass 485 Visas – General Skilled Migration
On this page 485 Visas Not as Easy as you think! It can be refused! Eligibility Streams 485 – Graduate Work Stream […]
Skilled Regional 887 Visas
The Skilled Regional visa – 887 is the second stage visa giving permanent residence to holders of Skilled Regional Provisional visas such […]
Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 489 Visa
The Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 489 visa is a 4-year provisional visa which requires holders to live and work in a regional […]
Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 Visa
The Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 visa replaces both the offshore Skilled – Sponsored Subclass 176 visa and the onshore Subclass 886 visa. It is […]
Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visa
The Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa replaces both the offshore Skilled – Independent Subclass 175 visa and the onshore Subclass 885 visa. […]
Evidence for Spouse Visa
Legislative authority Together: • s46(3) of the Act • regulation 2.07(1) and • regulation 2.10 provide for certain requirements relating to […]
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Business Visas and Immigration to Australia
Australia’s Business Innovation and Investment program (BIIP) which include the 188 Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional temporary) visa targets migrants who have a demonstrated history of success or talent in innovation, investment and business and can make a significant contribution to the national innovation system and the Australian economy.
International Students – Visa Options
Australian Universities have long enjoyed an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Why not study at a University in Australia? […]
Student Subclass 500 Visas
Student Visas allow international students to travel to and from Australia and live in Australia while they undertake a full-time course of […]
Graduate Temporary Subclass 485 Visas
The Temporary Graduate subclass 485 visa is work visa for international students who have completed 2 years of study in Australia. It […]
Partner Migration
Visa Options If you are married to, engaged to, or living in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident […]
Australian Migration PROCESS – Three Steps
Notes: It does not matter where you are in the world. We will use skype, emails etc to communicate. We will only […]
No more Australian visa labels
Australian visa labels will no longer be issued in the majority of cases from 1 September 2015. Holders of the Document to […]