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Immigration

Here’s Airlaw’s overview of Immigration legal services in Australia:

1. Visa Applications and Advice

  • Assisting clients in applying for various visa types, including student visas, work visas, partner visas, family reunion visas, and skilled migration visas.
  • Providing advice on the eligibility criteria and best visa options based on the individual’s circumstances.

2. Business and Investment Visas

  • Advising clients on applying for business and investment visas, including the Business Innovation and Investment Visa (subclass 188) and the Investor Visa.
  • Assisting with meeting the financial and business requirements for these visas.

3. Employer-Sponsored Visas

  • Assisting employers and workers with employer-sponsored visas, such as the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482), Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186), and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187).
  • Guiding both employers and employees through the nomination and visa application processes.

4. Permanent Residency (PR) Applications

  • Assisting individuals in applying for permanent residency in Australia through skilled migration, employer sponsorship, family visas, or humanitarian grounds.
  • Advising on the pathway to citizenship after obtaining PR.

5. Appeals and Visa Refusals

  • Representing clients in appeals to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) for visa refusals and cancellations.
  • Providing guidance on judicial review in cases where visa refusals cannot be resolved at the tribunal level.

6. Family and Partner Visas

  • Assisting with partner visa applications (temporary and permanent), fiancé visas, and family reunion visas, ensuring the required relationship evidence is provided.
  • Assisting Australian citizens and PR holders to bring family members, including parents, children, and spouses, to Australia.

7. Humanitarian and Refugee Visas

  • Advising and assisting individuals seeking protection visas, including refugee and humanitarian visas, under Australia’s international human rights obligations.
  • Representing asylum seekers in refugee claims and appeals for protection.

8. Citizenship Applications

  • Assisting individuals with citizenship applications, including ensuring eligibility, preparing applications, and advising on citizenship by descent or naturalisation.
  • Representing clients in cases of citizenship revocation or complex cases requiring legal advice.

9. Character and Health Waivers

  • Assisting clients who have failed the character or health requirements for a visa, by applying for waivers or challenging refusals.
  • Representing clients in visa cancellations based on character grounds under Section 501 of the Migration Act.

10. Bridging Visas

  • Helping clients apply for bridging visas that allow them to remain in Australia lawfully while their visa application is being processed or during an appeal.

11. Migration Compliance and Visa Conditions

  • Advising clients on visa conditions, such as work restrictions or study obligations, and ensuring they remain compliant with Australian immigration laws.
  • Providing legal advice and representation for individuals facing deportation or visa cancellation due to non-compliance.

12. Deportation and Removal Cases

  • Representing individuals facing deportation or removal from Australia due to visa cancellations, breaches of visa conditions, or other immigration law violations.
  • Assisting with the submission of appeals and stay applications to prevent deportation.

13. Special Migration Programs

  • Assisting clients applying through special migration programs such as the Distinguished Talent Visa or Global Talent Visa, which require high-level skills, international recognition, or other exceptional contributions to Australia.

14. Temporary Protection Visas (TPV) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEV)

  • Assisting asylum seekers and refugees in applying for temporary protection and navigating the complex legal processes associated with TPV and SHEV visas.

15. Employer Compliance and Sponsorship Obligations

  • Advising employers on their obligations when sponsoring foreign workers, ensuring they comply with the Migration Act and regulations to avoid penalties or sanctions.
  • Assisting with sponsorship monitoring and compliance issues.

Costs in Immigration Legal Services:

  1. Visa Application Fees

    • Visa application fees vary depending on the visa type (e.g., student visas, work visas, partner visas), and applicants may be responsible for paying government filing fees in addition to legal fees.

  2. Legal Fees

    • Legal fees may be based on a fixed fee structure for straightforward visa applications or hourly rates for more complex matters, such as appeals or judicial reviews.

  3. Appeal and Tribunal Fees

    • Costs for filing an appeal with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) are additional to the visa application fees and can vary depending on the type of appeal.

  4. Character and Health Assessments

    • Additional costs may apply for medical examinations, character checks, and related reports if required for a visa application or appeal process.

  5. Citizenship Application Fees

    • Fees for applying for Australian citizenship are separate from visa application fees and vary depending on the type of citizenship being sought.

These services help individuals and businesses navigate the complex Australian immigration system, ensuring compliance and increasing the chances of a successful outcome in visa and migration matters.