What is a Section 48 Bar. How does it affect me.
There be Pirates!
A look at dodgy, unqualified, and unregistered agents. Frauds and ripoffs are in all industries Migration and International Study are no exception. Following is a little advice to help you make the right decision on who to use when applying for that visa or following the student process. Using a Pirate for Migration Purposes is […]
Genuine Temporary Entrant
Part 1 – Things that go against you. Have you had an application for a Visa refused because the Case Officer is not satisfied that you are a Genuine Temporary Entrant? I see this all the time with Visitor and Student Visas. Despite that the Legislation does not say you can’t come here as a […]
Character Provisions don't apply to Refugees???
s501 of the Migration Act (CTH) is a piece of legislation that allows visas to be cancelled or refused based on a person’s character. The following article indicates that the character test does not apply to refugees. Most things I see in the news are wrong or misleading – this one will be interesting. https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/character-test-used-to-deport-thousands-from-australia-doesn-t-apply-to-refugees-court