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Successful partner visas overcome the 12 month rule

25.02.2008

Australia's migration law for de-facto couples and gay or lesbian couples are very similar. Generally both require the couple to have lived together for 12 months. The 12 month rule and the exceptions to it are discussed in this article.

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Six permanent residency rules for couples or partners

19.02.2008

In 2007 about 25% of migrants came in as partners of Australians. These include de-facto, gay and lesbian partners. This article examines what is involved in partner-based migration visa applications.

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Medical conditions don't rule out visa applications

11.02.2008

Before granting a health waiver for a migration applicant with a serious health condition, the Australian Department of Immigration examines a number of topics discussed briefly in this article.

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Want a work visa for Australia?

06.02.2008

Here is guidance on how visa applicants and visa holders can obtain work rights in Australia.

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Gay and lesbian visa applications for Australia

25.01.2008

The author of this article, Sydney lawyer, Paul Hense, has a long history of success with interdependency visas for gay and lesbian migration applicants to Australia.

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Securing fairness for Australian visa applicants

12.12.2007

On racism in Australian migration law and avoiding entrenched negative profiling.

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Australian migration numbers, visas and leadership

04.12.2007

An examination of the number of migrations to Australia and their visa categories.

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No substitute for experience and skill in immigration law

12.11.2007

Over the years as a solicitor specialising in immigration law, I have had to intervene on literally hundeds of occasions to see that my clients receive a fair (and legal) go from the Department of Immigration.

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Skilled migration to Australia made easier

06.11.2007

From 1 September 2007 a new points system has been introduced for those seeking skilled migration to Australia under the General Skilled Migration Program. It applies to a wide range of applicants.

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