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June 16, 2023

Australian Visa Applications: How to Pass the Character Test

If you’re planning to migrate to Australia, you’ll likely face a character test as part of your visa application. The character test is designed to ensure that only those who...

June 13, 2023

Global Mobility & Immigration

A Guide to the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

nities is the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS Visa), which enables skilled workers to live and work in Australia for up to four years. But understanding the TSS visa application...

May 1, 2023

Global Mobility & Immigration

Direct Pathway to Australian Citizenship for New Zealand Citizens

A Game-Changing Update Effective 1 July 2023 Direct pathway to Australian citizenship for New Zealand citizens from 1 July 2023 On 22 April 2023, the Australian Government announced a direct pathway...

April 22, 2023

Global Mobility & Immigration

What Are the Different Visa Options for Joining Family in Australia?

Australia is a popular destination for migrants seeking to join their family members who are already living in the country. In 2020, the country had a migrant population of more...

April 19, 2023

Global Mobility & Immigration

Why You Need an Immigration Lawyer for your Business Innovation and Investment Visas in Australia

If you are planning to invest or start a business in Australia, you may need to navigate the complex Australian immigration law to obtain a Business Innovation and Investment visa....

March 22, 2023

Global Mobility & Immigration

Navigating the Australian Immigration Process with the Help of Lawyer Angelle Kourkoutsis

Are you planning to migrate to Australia? Whether you’re seeking permanent residency, a work visa, or a student visa, the Australian immigration process can be daunting and complex. Fortunately, you...

March 14, 2023

Global Mobility & Immigration

A NEW BEGINNING FOR TPV/ SHEV HOLDERS – SUBCLASS 851 RESOLUTION OF STATUS VISA

Article by Angelle Kourkoutsis The Australian Government recently announced a pathway for Temporary Visa Holders (TPV) (subclass 785) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) (subclass 790) to be granted permanent...

February 8, 2023

Global Mobility & Immigration

Turkey/Syria Support Effort | Global Mobility

With a heavy heart, the team at Madison Marcus offers its support and sincerest condolences to the Turkish and Syrian communities of Australia and its leaders. The news of the...

September 12, 2022

Global Mobility & Immigration

Acquiring Australian Immigration Law Services: Making Changing Citizenship Easy

You may have heard that it is possible to change your citizenship, but you may not know how to do it. Australian immigration law services allow you to become citizens...

September 9, 2022

Global Mobility & Immigration

Why Do We Have Immigration Laws?

All countries have immigration laws in place and effect at all times. Australia is no exception, and the federal government has put policies and measures to guide potential migrants effectively...

September 3, 2022

Global Mobility & Immigration

What Goes On In An Australian Immigration Law Office?

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at an Australian immigration law office? Wonder no more! In this post, we will look at some things that go on...

June 20, 2022

Global Mobility & Immigration

PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR TSS
AND 457 VISA HOLDERS

CHANGES ON JULY 1, 2022 On 18 March 2022, the Government has released legislation to create a permanent residency pathway for 482 Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa holders employed in...

March 18, 2022

Global Mobility & Immigration

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Why Should You Seek Help From An Immigration Lawyer?

According to the Parliament of Australia, Australia is one of the world’s major countries where immigrants go to. From 1945 to 2015, over 7.5 million people who are originally from...

January 19, 2022

Federal

MATCH SUMMARY: DJOKOVIC v MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS

Game, Set, Match. In the past week, we have all been captivated by the unprecedented standoff between international tennis superstar and Australian Open defending champion Novak Djokovic against the Australian...

December 28, 2021

Global Mobility & Immigration

SEEKING HELP FROM AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER

An immigration lawyer increases your chance of getting approved. If you want quality service in relation to immigration matters, contact us at Madison Marcus.

May 26, 2021

Global Mobility & Immigration

Deng's Immigration Journey

Immigration law is an incredibly rewarding area of law because we are often directly involved in matters that greatly impact the lives of the individuals and families we assist. We...

May 17, 2021

COVID-19 Crisis

Important updates to visa applications during COVID-19

Some categories of visas require applicants to be outside of Australia at the time the visa is granted. The Immigration Department is aware that COVID-19 travel restrictions are affecting visa...

September 15, 2020

COVID-19 Crisis

Travel exemptions: navigating COVID-19 restrictions and what you need to know before you travel

Currently, nationwide travel restrictions remain in place, affecting thousands of people wishing to exit or enter Australia. A request for a ‘travel exemption’ is the only means by which some...

September 14, 2020

Announcements

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Visa updates: Victoria and NSW

VICTORIA Victoria’s 2020-21 Business and Investor Visa nomination program (subclass 188 and 132) opened on 8 September 2020. To help the state’s economic recovery and health response to the pandemic,...

September 10, 2020

Global Mobility & Immigration

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Immigration Update: Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List and Enhanced Labour Market Testing

On 2 September 2020 the Australian Government announced two key changes to Australia’s immigration laws – a new priority skills list has been introduced and labour market testing requirements have...

July 24, 2020

Announcements

HONG KONG UPDATE: THE IMPACT OF THE NEW NATIONAL SECURITY LAW UPON HONG KONG BUSINESSES, INVESTORS AND FUTURE AUSTRALIAN VISA APPLICANTS

In a response to Hong Kong’s new National Security Law, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has suspended the country’s extradition agreement, extended visas for the estimated 10,000 Hong Kong people...

June 16, 2020

NSW

NSW GOVERNMENT TO OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR SUBCLASS 491 SKILLED WORK REGIONAL (PROVISIONAL) APPLICATIONS FOR A LIMITED PERIOD

The NSW Government has announced that between Monday, 15th June 2020 to Tuesday, 23rd June 2020, applicants will be able to directly apply for nomination under the subclass 491 visa.

June 5, 2020

Updates

OPINION: I CAN'T BREATHE!

An opinion piece prepared by our Global Mobility and Immigration specialists

May 1, 2020

Updates

COVID-19 UPDATE - TEMPORARY ACTIVITIES WORK VISA (SUBCLASS 408)

The Australian Government has made some variations to the Temporary Activities (Subclass 408) visa. In effect, a new stream has been developed to allow the visa holder to remain in...

April 6, 2020

Updates

MM COVID-19 Update 6 April 2020: Coronavirus and Temporary Visa Holders

The Government is making a number of changes to temporary visa holder arrangements during the coronavirus crisis in order to protect the health and livelihoods of Australians, support critical industries,...

March 20, 2020

Updates

COVID-19 Crisis and the Australian border shutdown

Madison Marcus has received numerous enquiries with respect to intending travellers, bridging visas, bridging visa holders and temporary visa holders. From 9pm AEDT 20 March 2020, only Australian citizens, residents...

February 5, 2020

Global Mobility & Immigration

The Novel Coronavirus Travel Ban: How does this affect Bridging Visas, Extending Stay to Current Visas or Visas close to expiry?

To view this article in Mandarin, please click here Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marise Payne have imposed a travel ban as of February 1st...

January 16, 2020

Global Mobility & Immigration

SUBCLASS 155 AND 157 RESIDENT RETURN VISA

Australian citizens are the only people who have an automatic right of entry into Australia. Any holder of an Australian permanent visa has the right to remain in Australia indefinitely,...

January 16, 2020

Global Mobility & Immigration

Australian Citizenship

To be an Australian citizen is an esteemed privilege. It unites us all as culturally diverse Australians with a common bond. Being an Australian citizen provides you with the stability...