by KU Legal | Nov 27, 2023 | Breaking Immigration News, Corporate, Immigration Info, Migration, Permanent Residence
Christmas has come one month early! 25 November, one month early but it feels like Christmas Day for migration professionals with a couple of positive changes being brought in. The main beneficiaries are subclass 482 visa holders and people who have lodged offshore...
by KU Legal | Oct 12, 2023 | Immigration Info, Other Visa, Permanent Residence, Skilled Migration
It’s similar to the difference between writing a letter to Santa early in the year and then waiting to see, on Christmas Day or, in our case, the day the Department of Home Affairs (“DoHA”) sends out the invitations, whether your wishes have come true! An...
by KU Legal | Sep 4, 2023 | Citizenship, Immigration Info, Permanent Residence
People regularly confuse permanent residence (“PR”) and Australian citizenship however, they are not the same and it’s important to understand the distinction between the two. A permanent resident can live, work and study without restriction in Australia...
by KU Legal | Nov 21, 2022 | Immigration Info, Migration, Permanent Residence, Skilled Migration
The subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa is a permanent visa that is available for people who are New Zealand Citizens. It is also often referred to as the subclass 189 New Zealand stream visa (“subclass 189NZ”). The subclass 189NZ visa allows eligible New Zealand...
by KU Legal | Sep 19, 2022 | Citizenship, Immigration Info, Permanent Residence
As a permanent resident of Australia, you would have enjoyed living in a free and democratic society. So why take the next step and become an Australian citizen – is it truly worth the hassle? Whilst applying to become an Australian citizen can be a lengthy process,...
by KU Legal | Sep 15, 2022 | Immigration Info, Migration, Permanent Residence, Skilled Migration
Good news for temporary visa holders! Recent changes may allow you to apply for permanent residency when this was previously not an option. The subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (Short-term Stream) visa (“TSS visa”) is open to applicants who are sponsored to work...