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Shocked Woman
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
February 11, 2024
What Are the Consequences of a Cancelled Australian Student Visa?

What happens if your student visa is cancelled, including condition 8202, the NOICC process, PRISMS reporting, and your options to respond.

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Appeals
Australia Passport
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
February 11, 2024
How long after a visa refusal can I reapply?

When a visa is refused, waiting periods vary before you can reapply depending on the specific visa applied for.

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Appeals
Denied visa
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
February 9, 2024
Does a Visa Refusal Affect My Future Visa Applications?

Find out how a visa refusal affects future Australian visa applications, including the section 48 bar, PIC 4020 bans, and your review options.

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Partner & Family
Australia Visa
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
February 7, 2024
Temporary and Permanent Partner Visas in Australia

Understand the difference between a temporary and permanent partner visa in Australia, including Subclass 820, 309, 801 and 100.

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Work & Skilled
The pros and cons of a 494 visa in Australia
By
Joshua Coulson
February 4, 2024
The Pros and Cons of a 494 Visa in Australia

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of the 494 Visa for regional employment in Australia, including pathways to residency and employer insights.

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Appeals
Woman Reading Document
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
February 2, 2024
Received a Notice of Refusal for a visa application?

Receiving a Notice of Refusal can be an extremely frightening and daunting situation for applicants, with the ability to reside in Australia being put in jeopardy.

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Appeals
Woman Reading Document
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
February 2, 2024
How Long Does a Visa Appeal Take in Australia?

How long does a visa appeal take in Australia? Our experts provide advice on timelines and the appeals process. Contact us for a consultation today!

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Appeals
Visitor visa 600 refused
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
February 2, 2024
My Visitor Visa Subclass 600 Was Refused – Can I Reapply?

If you have found that your Visitor Visa subclass 600 application was refused, it is important to understand why it was refused in the first place.

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Protection
Myanmar Visa Australia
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
February 1, 2024
Myanmar visa Australia

The current state of affairs in Myanmar has prompted the Australian Government to take decisive action in support of Myanmar nationals in Australia.

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