AHWC Immigration Law in South Yarra, Victoria | Immigration lawyer

AHWC Immigration Law

Locality: South Yarra, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9573 5200

Address: Suite 702, 10 Yarra Street 3141 South Yarra, VIC, Australia

Website: http://ahwc.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Fantastic news for those Subclass 482/457 visa holders who are wishing to apply for 186 TRT - some COVID-19 relief!

24.01.2022 HAPPY FRIDAY - TRAVEL! For those of you in Australia - it's time to start thinking about exploring the place again (well perhaps not Queensland unless you're there already!). Here's an inspiring article with some lovely images for your Friday reading .. https://www.traveller.com.au/ten-top-aussie-towns-to-visit-

23.01.2022 We thought it might be helpful to add a little article outlining the best visas to apply for whilst our borders are currently closed! https://ahwc.com.au//visa-types-while-australian-borders-/

23.01.2022 "I would like to thank AHWC Immigration Law and specifically Michelle for her excellent advice and service. I had all but given up hope after my initial application with another firm. Michelle planned out and executed the process in an extremely professional and knowledgeable fashion, from the beginning. My spouse got her visa application approved in less than a year when I anticipated that it will take up to two years. They were open, honest and dedicated from the beginning.... They assessed my case on its merits prior to encouraging me to take the step to make another application through their firm. If you would like excellent customer service, satisfaction, hope and the feeling that someone has your back this is definitely the firm to go to. They will let you know straight from the word go if your case is likely to go through with a positive or otherwise result and give you the chance to make an informed decision prior to beginning your journey with them. They were with me every step of the way answering all my questions throughout the duration of the application and supporting me till the very end. Again thankyou for your great service and the opportunity to a fresh start with my family in Australia." - 5-Star Google Review, Walid M See more

23.01.2022 Incase you missed it last month, if your prospective marriage visa had been granted at any time between January 6, 2020 and December10, 2020, and you were unable to get into Australia due to the border restrictions. Your entry dates have now been moved to 31 March, 2022. https://ahwc.com.au//extensions-to-prospective-marriage-s/

23.01.2022 Here's AHWC Immigration Law's Latest Immigration News! - https://mailchi.mp/ahwc/latest-immigration-news

22.01.2022 ACT Updates Critical Skills List The ACT (Canberra) released an updated Critical skills list today. This is the relevant list for ACT Subclass 491 and Subclass 190 State Nominated visas. If you have applied earlier for a nomination and your occupation has been removed, your application will not be progressed and will expire after six months according to the ACT State Nomination authority. Of note, some construction occupations have been added. The first round of invitations will be issued on 15 January 2021, and there are only 552 Subclass 491 nomination places and 452 Subclass 190 nomination places available for the remaining period of the 2020-2021 program year. Click on this link to see the new occupation list - https://loom.ly/4NGrqCg

21.01.2022 MORE GOOD NEWS! Some Visa Fees waived. Find out more. Read our latest blog post. https://ahwc.com.au//more-good-news-certain-visa-applicat/

21.01.2022 A solid adieu to 2020, and a massive hello and welcome to 2021.

21.01.2022 PLAN TO ALLOW SUBCLASS 309 (Offshore Partner Visas) TO BE GRANTED ONSHORE!! The Australian government will introduce new legislation which will allow Subclass 309 Visa applicants to have their partner visas granted while they are in Australia. This means that visa applicants will not have to leave Australia to have their Subclass 309 visas granted, as is the requirement at the moment. According to the government, this is a temporary measure during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are unsure when the new legislation will be registered, but we will post as soon as we know. https://www.smh.com.au//partners-to-be-allowed-to-stay-in-

20.01.2022 BOOK YOUR COMPLIMENTARY VISA CONSULTATION TODAY! Need an Australian Visa? Not sure where to start and don't want to muck it up? Prefer an expert team to advise you and prepare a perfect decision-ready application for you? Book one of our Free Migration Consultations today, and let's get you started (Zoom or Phone)! We make the Australian Visa process easy and stress-free! https://ahwc.com.au/book-a-consultation/

19.01.2022 There is still so much uncertainty about state and territory nominations for Subclass 491 and 190 visas. Read our latest analysis of what states and territories are saying about this https://ahwc.com.au//update-what-you-need-to-know-about-s/

17.01.2022 WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH As discussed in our post below, from mid to late 2021, "Functional English" will be required for partner Visa applications for the visa applicant, and the sponsor where the sponsor is a Permanent Resident and not an Australian citizen. We anticipate that certain passports will be exempt, as currently, the following passports are exempt from English requirements - UK, US, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand. Have a look at the Department of Home Affair...s website below for a further explanation of what constitutes "Functional English". It may be worthwhile to consider getting started with your Partner Visa applications before you are saddled with having to do English tests or, having to pay the extra fee for the sponsorship application, which apparently will be $420 extra on top of the already eye-watering Partner Visa application fee. We Continue to offer complimentary consultations if you feel you'd like to proceed. Click on the booking link at the top right-hand part of my page to access our consultation booking page https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au//englis/functional-english

16.01.2022 FRIDAY FUNNIES Something to make you smile for the weekend. Have a wonderful one - especially if you're out of lockdown!

16.01.2022 Yesterday was a big day for Australian migration with the announcement of the 2020/2021 Federal Budget! There will be lots of changes to migration to focus on rebuilding the economy, creating employment and attracting high value investment. Check out our blog post below to see further details! https://ahwc.com.au/australi/budget-australian-immigration/

16.01.2022 WANT TO LODGE A SUBCLASS 491 VISA? Unfortunately, there is still no good news for those of you out there wanting to lodge an EOI or Subclass 491 Visa application. See our latest blog post for a state by state and territory by territory overview. https://ahwc.com.au//c/whats-happening-subclass-491-visas/

14.01.2022 HOW DO YOU GET CERTAINTY ABOUT WHICH VISA PATHWAY IS BEST FOR YOU? Book a Consultation with us, of course! Get your comprehensive, accurate and definitive migration plan at your first meeting with us! We are now back to offering face to face consultations in Sydney and Melbourne, and Zoom and Telephone Consultations for everyone else in Australia and around the world! Book today, and let us get you started making Australia home - stress-free BOOK NOW, and let's talk! https://...ahwc.com.au/book-a-consultation-3/ "We had a consult with Michelle to help us navigate a COVID19 exemption for my wife to join me in Australia from the UK. Extremely impressed with Michelle’s knowledge, she was very thorough and patient. Highly recommend AHWC"

14.01.2022 DO YOU SPONSOR OVERSEAS CHEFS, COOKS, AND RESTAURANT MANAGERS? Here is some very important information! https://loom.ly/AAqmQE8

14.01.2022 VICTORIAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAY BE ALLOWED BACK IN TO AUSTRALIA!! The Australian newspaper has reported that Dan Andrews, the Victorian Premier is planning allowing international students to return to Australia - and to quarantine in the already existing student accommodation. This is great news if it eventuates. Fingers crossed!! https://loom.ly/YkblfPc #bringusbacktoaus #studentvisa

13.01.2022 Welcome back to 2021 - a return to the office and a solid return to visa grants for the year!

13.01.2022 THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT PARTNER VISA CHANGES MOOTED TO HAPPEN IN NOVEMBER! What are they and will they occur? Find out more about these proposed changes in our latest blog post. https://loom.ly/uZiCxJc

11.01.2022 PRIORITY SKILLED MIGRATION OCCUPATION LIST - Is your occupation on thePSMOL list? If so you may receive fast track processing for state nominations and even employer nominated visas. Have a look below.... And if so.. contact us and book yourself a complimentary consultation. https://ahwc.com.au//priority-migration-skilled-occupatio/

11.01.2022 GREAT NEWS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE HELD 457 VISAS AND HAVE BEEN WORKING REDUCED HOURS OR HAVE BEEN STOOD DOWN DURING COVID There's new legislation! You may still be able to apply for a Subclass 186 TRT Visa! See our latest Blog post for all the details.... https://ahwc.com.au//good-news-relief-for-covid-affected-/

11.01.2022 BUPA has launched an incredibly helpful webpage with links to all the relevant information you need to know about your Immigration Medical. Check it out below. ahwc.com.au https://www.bupa.com.au/bupamvs/announcements

11.01.2022 GLOBAL TALENT INDEPENDENT VISA - A VERY FAST PATHWAY TO PR IF YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS Read our latest blog post below, and find out if you qualify. https://ahwc.com.au/austra/global-talent-independent-visas/

10.01.2022 Are you an employer who is contemplating sponsoring one of your staff members but don't really know where to begin? We have a new section specifically for you on our website which can help you to understand what options you and your employee may have! We encourage you to take a read and give us a call, our corporate specialist Stephen is a wealth of knowledge and would be more than happy to chat to you about the process! https://ahwc.com.au/corporate-immigration-services/

10.01.2022 HAVE YOU HEARD? CLARIFICATION OF THE NEW PARTNER VISA ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS - Not happening until late 2021 & bar is low. Here is what has been announced so far... "From late 2021, new partner visa applicants and permanent resident sponsors will be required to have functional level English or to demonstrate that they have made reasonable efforts to learn English. ... People will be able to demonstrate this through, for example, the completion of 500 hours of free English language classes through the AMEP. Most partner visas are a provisional visa of two years before becoming eligible for a permanent visa. The requirement will have to be met at the time of the granting of the permanent visa. " Need to explore your partner visa options before the changes? Go to https://ahwc.com.au/australian-partner-visas/

10.01.2022 AHWC Partner Visa experts. We guarantee our results! Contact us today and book your complimentary Partner Visa consultation. https://ahwc.com.au/australian-partner-visas/

10.01.2022 Wanting to know the basic requirements for the Subclass 820 Australian Partner Visa? Here you will learn what you need in order to apply!

09.01.2022 ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORITIES ARE BEING AUTOGRANTED FOR SOME PASSPORTS. IS YOURS ON THE LIST? Read our blog post below. https://ahwc.com.au//news-electronic-travel-authorities-e/

09.01.2022 ETA (Electronic Travel Authority Trial) The Department of Home Affairs is trialling an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) mobile app (AustralianETA) for some ETA-eligible passport holders while the travel restrictions are in place. You can apply for an ETA through the app if https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/i-want-apply-visa:... Qualifications: you meet all ETA eligibility requirements and you hold a passport from Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong (SAR of China), Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea or the United States of America. Before you can travel on an ETA, you must also be exempt from Australia's travel restrictions. Grant of an ETA through the app does not mean you have been considered for or granted an exemption to travel to Australia. You still need to apply for a travel exemption and provide evidence to support your claims. If you are not granted an exemption, you should not continue with your travel plans, as you will not be permitted to board a flight to Australia. Use of the Australian ETA app incurs a non-refundable service fee of $20. An ETA does not allow you to work in Australia, or stay longer than three months. Visit the app store to download the Australian ETA app Apple Android

09.01.2022 TSS VISA EMPLOYERS. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR SPONSORSHIP OBLIGATIONS ARE? Find out fast by reading our latest blog post. https://ahwc.com.au//tss-subclass-482-visa-sponsorship-ob/

08.01.2022 See our latest Global Talent Independent video! https://ahwc.com.au//global-talent-visa-see-our-latest-vi/

08.01.2022 TRAVEL EXEMPTION UPDATE - Do you or your family qualify now? Read our latest blog article to find out https://ahwc.com.au//important-update-australian-inbound-/

06.01.2022 VISA GRANTS & "FIRST ENTRY DATES" We are still getting lots of questions about "first entry dates", in relation to Visa grants. Have a look at our recent explanatory blog post about this issue, which tells you what to do if you are facing problems with entering Australia before the first entry date in your Visa grant letter. https://ahwc.com.au//getting-to-australia-whats-the-deal-/

06.01.2022 WORKING HOLIDAY MAKER CHANGES Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that there will be (good) changes to the working holiday Visa program to assist farmers with their crops. According to the press release, the government will "remove conditions on visas used by working holidaymakers and other foreign nationals that would ordinarily force them to return home". Also, "the age limit of 30 on the working holiday Visa will be scrapped, so people aged 31 and olde...r could continue working in agriculture". Some farmers are currently in dire straits because of the border closures and a significant reduction in working holiday makers being able to work as backpackers in regional areas in agriculture. There are stories of farmers ploughing crops back into the soil because they simply cannot find workers to assist with harvests. The formal announcements with respect to the working holidaymaker changes will apparently take place next week after the Budget on Tuesday 6 October. Watch this space, we will keep you posted! ahwc.com.au

06.01.2022 Another lovely testimonial.... thank you Pankajdeep! #australiaherewecome #australianpartnervisa

05.01.2022 PROSPECTIVE MARRIAGE VISA UPDATE As many of you already know, the Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa, is valid for nine months, and allows the Visa holder to travel to Australia to marry their fiancé. Unfortunately, the pandemic has ruined many Prospective Marriage Visa holders' plans to travel to Australia and get married.... The government has clarified (to some extent at least) the situation for Prospective Marriage Visa holders who are stuck overseas because of the travel bans. REFUNDS Visa application fee refunds will be available to Prospective Marriage Visa holders who have been unable to travel to Australia because of the COVID-19 bans, and whose visas have expired. According to the government, refunds will enable an applicant to reapply for another Prospective Marriage Visa once the travel bands are lifted, and there is also a promise that the new applications will be prioritised. Find out how to go about getting a refund here https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/change-in-situ/get-a-refund VISA EXTENSIONS For those of you whose Visa has not yet expired, the Department of Home Affairs states that Visa extensions will be available. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated as for the news comes to hand - particularly with respect to the fine print relevant to the changes discussed above. ahwc.com.au

05.01.2022 GOOD NEWS FOR WORKING HOLIDAY VISAS 408 work in Covid critical areas can be counted towards your next Working Holiday Visa! https://ahwc.com.au//news-408-critical-work-to-be-counted/

03.01.2022 There are exciting changes proposed for UK passport holders applying for or holding a Working Holiday Subclass 417 Visa. https://loom.ly/aZLZGiU

03.01.2022 WELCOME NEWS! Subclass 300,309,101,102 & 445 visa applicants can now have their visas granted in Australia. Read our latest blog post for details! https://ahwc.com.au/australian-immigratio/visa-concessions/

02.01.2022 HERE IS A NICE CASE STUDY THAT WILL MAKE YOU SMILE... It's about a happy ending to a Prospective Marriage Visa refusal. https://ahwc.com.au//case-study-happy-ending-to-a-heartbr/

02.01.2022 Great to see the visa grants still trickling in despite the challenges this year has bought on. Congratulations (as always) to those who have received this very welcome news!

01.01.2022 MORE GOOD NEWS! Further to our post below about Subclass 309 visas being granted onshore under new legislation, the following is also worth noting: A temporary concession will also be created to allow applicants to remain in Australia to progress their visa, who would usually be required to be offshore at the time of grant, will apply to the following Family visa subclasses, in addition to the Subclass 309 offshore Partner Visa:... Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa Child (subclass 101) visa Adoption (subclass 102) visa Dependent Child (subclass 445) visa The changes will come into effect early 2021.

01.01.2022 AND YET MORE CHANGES! Distinguished talent visas have had a name change and a new class of person can apply for the Subclass 408 COVID Visa. https://ahwc.com.au//announcing-changes-to-distiguished-t/