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11 March
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Avoid Visa Application Mistakes: Tips for a Flawless Application

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Did you know that there are over 100 different Australia visas subclasses? Each subclass has its own criteria, and requirements, making each application uniquely complex. This is why it is very common for applicants to make mistakes when completing a visa application. This article outlines six common visa application mistakes. Including some tips and tricks on how you can ensure that you avoid visa application mistakes and submit a flawless application. 1. Incorrect Personal Details For all Australian Visa applications, applicants must satisfy the Department of Home Affairs of their identity. The Department must be satisfied that you have valid photo...

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25 February
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Visa Cancellations From Criminal Convictions: Key Points & Tips

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Visa Cancellations From Criminal Convictions: Here are some key facts and what to do next: Mandatory Visa Cancellations In 2014, a significant change was introduced to Australia's immigration system through the Migration Amendment Bill (Character and General Visa Cancellation Act 2014). This altered the way visas were handled for individuals with criminal convictions. Under the new rules, visa holders who have a ‘substantial criminal record[1]’ are now subject to mandatory visa cancellations. Before the changes implemented in 2014, if a visa-holder with a substantial criminal record completed their sentence, they could return to their regular life, and their immigration status was not...

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11 February
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Understanding Australia’s Bridging Visa System

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This article explains the concept of Bridging Visa’s in Australia, how they work, the different types, and when you might need one. What are Bridging Visa’s? Bridging Visas are temporary Visas granted to applicants that are waiting for an outcome for a substantive visa application. As the term suggests they act as a bridge from one visa to the next. Bridging Visas are very important as they allow non-citizens to remain in Australia lawfully until a decision is made on their substantive visa application. There are five Bridging Visas, all of which have different purposes and different criteria. It is important to...

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