by Cassandra Newsham | Jun 6, 2025 | Migration and Citizenship
At MSM Legal, we regularly assist individuals and couples navigating the often-lengthy wait for permanent visas. For example, many of our clients have lodged a Partner visa application but want to be reunited in Australia while that application is being processed....
by Cassandra Newsham | Jun 5, 2025 | Migration and Citizenship
If you’re applying for a Visitor visa to Australia, one of the key requirements you’ll need to satisfy is the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criterion. At MSM Legal, we frequently advise clients on how to navigate this requirement, especially when they have loved...
by Catherine Follett | May 23, 2025 | Appeals, Migration and Citizenship
Has your visa application been refused by the Department of Home Affairs and you disagree with the decision? You may be able to appeal that decision through a process called Merits Review. A Merits Review gives an independent reviewer the opportunity to look at your...
by Catherine Follett | May 14, 2025 | Migration and Citizenship
Skilled migrants have a variety of possible visa pathways to obtain an Australian visa. While the most appropriate visa for you will depend upon your individual circumstances, employer sponsored temporary visas are very important in the Australian skilled...
by Cassandra Newsham | Nov 29, 2024 | Migration and Citizenship
Did you know that thousands of permanent residents in Australia require a Resident Return Visa (RRV) to re-enter and continue living in Australia as permanent residents? Whether you are a frequent traveller or have spent extended periods outside the country,...
by Cassandra Newsham | Oct 22, 2024 | Migration and Citizenship
The Australia of today is based on the cultures of the First Nations people who were here when the first wave of European migrants arrived, and since the arrival of Europeans, Australian society has introduced more and more cultural identities into the melting pot of...
