Immigration Law & Immigration Lawyers in Australia

Migration is a complex process, and some cases present more complications than others. To obtain the most up-to-date information and ensure your application will be carried out correctly, you need an immigration lawyer / agent you can trust.
 
Our immigration lawyers and agents are registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) and are fluent in current laws and procedures, to ensure the information we provide you is up-to-date. Also, as registered agents, our lawyers and agents have proven they are of good character and are bound to operate by MARA’s code of conduct.
 
Our lawyers and agents can advise you on immigration matters, providing you with the most current and relevant information for your situation. This helps you choose the option that’s best for you.
 
We’ll also help you prepare and lodge an application. Though this sounds simple, it can be complicated, requiring a variety of documents and legal requirements that must be met for your application to be successful.
 
Finally, we’ll also liaise with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection on your behalf, which can take a lot of the stress out of the process, especially if you’re applying from another country.


We can also assist you if your visa application has been refused.  There are often avenues for you to appeal the decision - such as the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), Federal Courts or the Minister for Immigration.


Contact us today if you need advice and assistance with Australian visas.

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Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)

VEVO stands for Visa Entitlement Verification Online. It is an online system that stores visa information of persons holding Australian visas. VEVO may be used by both visa holders and Australian organisations, such as employers, to check the details and entitlements of a visa.

Visa Holders

Registering in VEVO as a visa holder has many benefits:

• You do not need a visa label in your passport;
• You can check your visa details anytime you have internet access;
• You can check the progress of a visa or citizenship application online; and
• A potential employer can check your ability to work, reducing the time of the hiring process.
   

You can register for VEVO at the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) website.

Australian Organizations

Australian Organizations must be registered in VEVO to use it and must also first get the permission of the visa holder before they can access their visa information.
VEVO is useful in the process of hiring a new employee, enrolling a student in a program or giving someone a licence.
Organisations need an Australian Business Number (ABN) to be able to register in VEVO.

Registered Migrant Agent

Australian migration agents may also use VEVO. However, only those who are officially registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority may do so.

Students

Australian educational providers may use VEVO as well. It gives them easy access to check a student's visa entitlements such as how long they may study, if they may work, etc.

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Distinguished Talent visa - Australia

The Distinguished Talent visa is a unique path to migrate to Australia and is available to individuals who have outstanding achievements in a profession, the arts, sport or academia.

To be considered for a distinguished talent visa, the applicant must be regarded as a leader in his/her field and demonstrate that the applicant will be an asset and will make a contribution to Australia. Having a successful career is usually not enough.

Our immigration lawyers have assisted prominent business people and sports people obtain distinguished talent visas.

Please contact Ryan Curtis-Griffiths at Nevett Ford Lawyers if you have any questions or queries (telephone: +61 3 9614 7111 or via email: rcurtisgriffiths@nevettford.com.au)

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ACT Government suspends visa nominations until July 2014

The ACT Government has advised that they have met their program targets for the Skilled- Nominated (Subclass 190) visa for the 2013/14 financial year.

Accordingly, no further application for ACT nominaton from overseas residents will be accepted effective from 25 March 2014. The program will reopen, most likely with a revised list of occupations, in July 2014.

Persons living in Canberra and working in a skilled occupation are still able to apply for ACT nomination providing they meet the current nomination criteria.

Applications for ACT nomination already submitted before COB on 25 March 2014 will continue to be processed in queue order.

The ACT Government has also noted that they received a large number of applications prior to the changes they made to their Occupations List in February this year. As a result, the processing time for applications lodged from late February onwards may be as long as 4 to 6 months.

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Independent review of 457 visa programme

Independent review of 457 visa programme

The Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash, announced an independent review into the Subclass 457 visa programme.

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