Migration Law

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Travel Exemption to Leave Australia The Covid-19 Pandemic has made it essential for those seeking to travel internationally to first apply for a travel exemption. The Ramsden Lawyers immigration team outlines the grounds which must be satisfied to obtain a travel exemption, as well as our proven record of success in this area.

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Federal Budget: Immigration changes and implications On 6 October 2020 the Federal Budget was delivered, and as a part of this there have been key changes and announcements in regard to the Australian migration program. This includes changes to Partner Visas, New Zealand permanent residency, and business visas.

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COVID-19: Can I get an exemption to travel overseas? Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Australian Government has imposed substantial restrictions on travel to and from Australia, leaving individuals increasingly confused and apprehensive about the prospect of international travel. That said, some exemptions apply to facilitate travel.

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COVID-19: Update for Student Visa Holders The Australian Government is currently looking to make a number of changes that will impact Student (subclass 500) Visa holders as a result of COVID-19.

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Safe Haven for Hong Kong Nationals In light of the current political climate in Hong Kong, the Australian Government has announced visa extensions for some Hong Kong residents.

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THE NEW COVID-19 PANDEMIC EVENT VISA (SUBCLASS 408): AM I ELIGIBLE AND SHOULD I APPLY? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, otherwise known as coronavirus, many temporary visa holders have found themselves stuck as to what to do next in terms of their Australian immigration options.

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COVID-19 Changes Affecting Temporary Visa Holders Recently, the Australian government, particularly Prime Minister Scott Morrison and acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge, announced new measures in respect of Australian immigration, particularly with respect to temporary visa holders.

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Changes to the Significant Investor Visa & the introduction of a Premium Investor Visa. On 14 October 2014 the Australian Government announced the creation of the new Premium Investor Visa (‘PIV’). The PIV expands on the requirements of the existing Significant Investor Visa by requiring an investment of $15 million.

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Robust New Foundations, an Independent Review into the Subclass 457 Visa Program The purpose of the Temporary Work (Skilled) (subclass 457) visa program (‘457 Visa’) is to allow employers to fill short to medium term skill shortages by recruiting qualified workers from outside of Australia when they cannot find the same skilled workers locally.

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Significant Investor Visa | John Ramsden This article considers the effect of the Personal Property Securities ('PPS') reform on leasing and the transitional supply of goods. It demonstrates the fundamental importance of registration on the Personal Property and Securities Register ('PPSR').

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