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April 2014
Welcome to the National Visas April 2014 newsletter
In this edition we would like to introduce you to our featured service; "Appeals and Waivers". We also provide current information about Australian visas as well as giving you our 'hot tip' for the month, success stories and a profile of our featured registered migration agent; Vera Mom.
We hope you find the newsletter interesting!
| Appeals and Waivers |
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Have you had a visa refused, cancelled or advised by the Department of an intention to cancel a visa? Or perhaps you have to provide a health or character waiver as part of an application?
Onshore or sponsored visa application refusals and cancellations can be challenged in a tribunal or the Federal Court. National Visas can represent you at tribunal and prepare ministerial intervention requests on your behalf. We can also guide you through the waiver process and help you submit a strong a case for your circumstances.
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| Parent Visas |
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There are various types of parent visas for Australia. If you do not understand the details of these visas it can be very confusing to determine the appropriate visa for your situation because there are so many choices and eligibility factors to consider (such as the balance of family test).
For example, some parent visas have age restrictions, others have higher application fees to cover possible health costs and some have restrictions on where you are when the visa is lodged.
Our Free Online Assessment can quickly determine what type of parent visa for which you may be eligible.
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| Migration Agent Nicole Kirkwood's article on Parent Visas |
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If you would like to understand more about parent visas, this article which has been written by Nicole Kirkwood, may help explain things for you.
Migrating to Australia is an exciting prospect for many young people. Perhaps you studied in Australia and decided you wanted to stay. You may have developed your skills overseas and then moved to Australia for the job opportunities and lifestyle. Maybe you married an Australian and left your own family to start a new life. Now that you are settled, you may have started a family of your own.
You have realised that there is something else that would make your life complete; you miss the familiarity, love and support that only your parents can provide.
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| Let a professional handle it! |
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This article is written by Simon Delmo, our Senior Migration Agent.
You wouldn't diagnose and try to treat your own illness yourself if you are not a doctor. You wouldn't build your own space ship if you are not a rocket scientist, nor would you try to fly the plane to your holiday destination if you are not a pilot. So why would you consider lodging your own visa application if you are not a migration professional? So much can go wrong!
In this article, I use some "real life" examples of cases we have managed to give you an idea of the sorts of things that can happen which may affect you either before you lodge (during preparation) or after you have lodged your application.
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| Streamlined student visa processing |
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The importance of the education of overseas students in Australia is again being recognised by the Liberal Government with the expansion of streamlined student visa processing.
Students enrolled in courses where the main course of study is at bachelor, masters or doctoral level with universities who offer streamlined student visa processing (SVP) arrangements have the benefit of being assessed as though they are a lower immigration risk irrespective of their country of origin. This makes the visa process easier for many applicants.
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| More Indian Students come to study in Australia |
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The Department of Immigration and Border Protection now considers India as the second largest source of international students in Australia. The recent DIBP quarterly report showed that the number of Indian nationals who applied for Australian student visas from July to September 2013 rose to more than double than 2012 turnouts for the same period.
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‘Hot Tip’ for April:
Know what conditions are on your visa! Many applicants do not understand their visa conditions. This can result in visa cancellation and/or refusal of your next visa application. If you are on an employer sponsored visa it can also result in sanctions for your employer.
Vera Mom
Migration Agent
Registered Migration Agent Number (MARN): 1383344
Vera developed an interest in migration law and after completing a Graduate Certificate in Australian Immigration Law and Practice in 2012 began work at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC). Her areas of specialisation in immigration now include visitor visas, partner visas, general skilled migration and employer sponsored. Vera is fluent in several Slavic languages including Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian.
Success Stories
Hi Vera,
I would like to thank for everything and for all your hard work!
Finally arrived and went straight to school! I would give '6 Stars' to Vera if I could as she fought with me as if the visa were for her! She really cared!
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