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Recently Asked Immigration Questions & Problems

• I have a chance to apply for a 189 visa or my boss said they are happy to sponsor me. What are the pros with going for a 457. I don't have much money but am concerned...

  Dear ... , There are various pros and cons to a 189 or 457 visa. These are set out in detail below. If cost is your primary concern, then my recommendation is

  • Work and skilled visas
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  • $95AUD

• I'm an Australian living in Dubai and want to sponsor my sister to come work and live with us in Melbourne, Australia. Please confirm if you will be able to suggest us buy a legitimate business whereby we can employ her.

  Dear ..., For 457 visas, the DIBP will always be looking at whether or not the position is genuine within the business. As such, it is important that any sponsoring business hires your sister based on her skills and experience - it cannot just come down to nepotism.

  • Work and skilled visas
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  • $150AUD

• I am going to be sponsored by my Company for 457 visa. I think i have all the document to apply but I would like someone to assesss the documentation and see

  Hi ..., It seems you are on the right track with the application. You should considered also including health insurance that is in line with the DIBP

  • Work and skilled visas
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  • $150AUD

• Im so stressed because my partner visa was rejected and I don't know what to do. Im worried that Ill have to leave soon and need to get news on my options ASAP. I have attached a copy of the letter from Immigration, can you

  Hi ... , Sorry to hear about the refusal. Based on the decision record from the DIBP, we note there are strong grounds to proceed with an appeal to….

  • Family and Partner visas
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  • $90AUD

• I live in Kenya and my girlfriend lives in Australia. Are we eligible to apply for partner visa - we have been dating online for 8 years and may even get married soon

  Dear ..., Great to hear your relationship is going so well. To bridge the gap in geography it may be that you can rely on the Prospective Marriage visa which allows you to

  • Points test
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  • $255AUD

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