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Partner & Family
Character requirements for Australian partner visas
Character Requirements for Australian Partner Visas

Learn about character requirements for Australian partner visas, including police checks, Schedule 4, sponsor limitations, and waiver options.

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Partner & Family
How does family violence affect your Australian partner visa?
How Family Violence Can Affect Your Australian Partner Visa

If family violence has affected your partner visa, learn about the Family Violence Provisions, your rights, and how to get confidential support.

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Appeals
What happens if my visa is being considered for refusal or cancellation due to character (Direction 110)
What happens if my visa is being considered for refusal or cancellation due to character (Direction 110)

If you’re facing the possibility of having your visa refused or cancelled due to a character issue, it’s important to understand the process and what to expect.

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Work & Skilled
What is the Visa applicant character consideration unit (VACCU)
What is the Visa applicant character consideration unit (VACCU)

Learn what VACCU is, what triggers a referral, current processing times, and how Australian Migration Lawyers can help with a character review.

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Work & Skilled
How to Qualify for the 491 Visa in Victoria: A Step-by-Step Guide
Victoria 491 Visa: Guide to Skilled Regional Migration

Learn Victoria's 491 visa requirements, including regional areas, points test, nomination steps, and obligations after visa grant.

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Work & Skilled
A Business Guide to Intra-Company Transfers Under Australia’s 400 and 482 Visas
A Business Guide to Intra-Company Transfers Under Australia's 400 and 482 Visas

Explore key differences between Australia's 400 and 482 visas to choose the right path for your business's intra-company transfers.

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Work & Skilled
Does Your Company Need a Labour Agreement?
Does Your Company Need a Labour Agreement?

Struggling to fill job roles? A Labour Agreement might be the solution. Learn how it can help businesses access overseas talent and ease workforce shortages.

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Citizenship
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By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
January 20, 2025
Australian Citizenship by Descent: Eligibility, Requirements and Cost

What are the eligible criteria for Australian citizenship by descent? Learn more about the process from our migration lawyers.

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Employer-Sponsored Visa Fee Calculator

Estimate Department of Home Affairs charges for employer-sponsored visas — Skills in Demand (subclass 482) nomination and visa, or Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) — including the nomination fee, SAF levy and dependants.

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Skilled Visa Fee Estimator

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