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Travel Exemptions & Partner Visas – What’s Going On?
Last week MSM Legal’s Director, Catherine, answered some questions on ABC Radio in Adelaide about travel exemptions. Over the last few months, we have seen that there is a lot of frustration in the community about why some partner visas require their holder to obtain...
Can I get a visa if I have a criminal record or intervention order?
A summary of the impact of Ministerial Direction 90A The Department of Home Affairs takes any indication of criminality or risk to the community very seriously. This includes court orders, like intervention orders (sometimes called restraining orders), especially if...
Australian Travel Exemptions: A Guide
Introduction Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, there is currently a travel ban on traveling in and out of Australia unless you fall into one of two categories: you are in the category of people who do not require a travel exemption; or have an individual travel exemption....
Brain Gain!
South Australia may finally be seeing a reversal of its historically problematic ‘brain drain’ (the loss of its best and most talented to other states and even other parts of the world). South Australia’s COVID-19 response has, so far, been incredibly successful in...
Can I apply for an onshore partner visa if I am on a bridging visa?
Schedule 3 allows the Department to consider compelling reasons relating to the sponsor of the partner visa when considering the merits of an onshore partner visa application. Our experienced migration lawyers can assist you with your application for a partner visa:...
What does the Department assess in a partner visa?
The Department of Home Affairs considers 4 main things when considering any Australian partner visa application. 1. Social aspects: Do you present yourselves as a couple? Do other people know about your relationship? 2. Household considerations: Do you live together?...