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Trans Tasman Travel Bubble between Australia and New Zealand
跨塔斯曼海峡 - 澳洲与新西兰建立 “旅行泡泡” On 2 October 2020, PM Scott Morrison announced that there would be a safe travel zone or ‘travel bubble’ between Australia and New Zealand. The Australian Government was confident that New Zealand had properly managed the outbreak of COVID-19...
Budget 2020 and Major Changes to Partner Visas
On 6 October 2020, the Treasurer, Hon Josh Frydenberg MP delivered the Budget Speech 2020-2021 in Parliament. On the same date, the Minister of Home Affairs, Hon Peter Dutton MP and the Acting Minister for Immigration Hon Alan Tudge MP announced that there would be...
Will you be eligible to be exempted from Australia’s international Coronavirus (COVID-19) travel ban?
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, on 25 March 2020, the Department of Home Affairs (‘DHA’) executed an international travel ban which restricts Australian citizens and permanent residents from departing Australia. However, are there exemptions for those may need...
Important Announcement for International Students
On 20th July 2020, the Minister for Human Services; The Hon Alan Tudge MP and the Minister for Education; The Hon Dan Tehan MP, announced that the Morrison Government has further relaxed restrictions for Students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Closure of our Australian...
Important Announcement for Hong Kong Nationals in Australia
On 9 July 2020, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that there will be new visa arrangements for Hong Kong passport holders to remain in Australia, with pathways to Australia. Prime Minister Morrison announced that the intention of these arrangements would be to...
Grant of Visitor Visa for a baby with no passport – A recent Win for Kah Lawyers
In late February 2020, a couple on student visas recently had a child. The couple had completed their studies and were finalising their arrangements to depart Australia and return to their home country, Pakistan. Part of these arrangements included applying for a...
888 Visa Granted – A Hard Fought Win for Kah Lawyers
The story of this win caps off a long battle for this client seeking permanent residency in Australia. 这是一个为澳洲永久居留权的战的漫长故事。 The story began in 2012 when a Cambodian businessman was invited by his relatives to Australia to consider investment opportunities here. The...
Should I use a Migration Agent or Immigration Lawyer?
Australian immigration law is extremely complex, constantly changing, and often intersects with various areas of family, corporations and employment law. The Australian immigration legal framework consists of legislation, regulations, policy and various legislative...
No Further Stay Condition Waiver Request Successful – A recent win for Kah Lawyers
In 2019, Kah Lawyers assisted a Chinese couple with an application for a Visitor Visa (Frequent Traveller Stream). The couple have a daughter in Australia who has a young family. They wanted the flexibility of being able to travel as when they could for the next 10...
Michael Kah recognised in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia!
Every year Best Lawyers conducts a peer review in the legal profession worldwide and to be regarded in the publication holds in high esteem. Congratulations to Michael Kah for being recognised nationally in Australia for his work in Immigration Law. The announcement...
Love in the time of COVID-19 – PART TWO
In our previous post, we strongly encourage applicants who have lodged their applications for either a Partner (Onshore) visa or a Partner (Offshore) visa to provide further evidence of their relationship following the lodgement of their visa applications. In Part...
How Kah Lawyers can help you get through the COVID-19 pandemic
Disclaimer: This information is current at the time of publication and subject to change. The contents of this blog post is provided for general information only and Kah Lawyers does not accept any liability for any damages suffered by persons who relied on this...
Resources
Useful weblinks for the relevant occupation lists for Employer Sponsored Visas:
State and Regional Sponsor Occupation List
- New South Wales State/Regional Nomination Occupation List
- Victoria State Nomination Occupation List
- South Australia State Nomination Occupation List
- Queensland State Nomination Occupation List
- Northern Territory State Nomination Occupation List
- Tasmania State Nomination Occupation List