Australian Visitor Visa Refusals Surge: What Travellers Need To Know
Surging rejection rates of Subclass 600 Visitor visas are catching tourists and families off guard – here’s why, and what…
What is the ‘No Further Stay’ condition?
The ‘No Further Stay’ condition, also known as the 8503 condition, is an immigration condition that can be imposed on…
How to extend visitor visa in Australia?
Visitors in Australia may be considering how they are able to extend their stay in Australia. It is possible, in…
2023-2024 Federal Budget: Migration Policy Changes
On May 9th, 2023, the Australian Government released its full Federal budget for 2023/2024. This article summarizes the most relevant…
Health examinations not required for certain applicants
Health examinations not required for certain temporary visa applicants who are already in Australia. Recently, the Department announced that health…
Strengthening the Character Test 2021
Since 2017/2018, the Australian Government has been strengthening the character test through many different methods. On 24 November 2021, a…
Brightstone Migration interviewed by SBS Radio
Brightstone Migration was interviewed by SBS radio regarding the recent policy changes which now includes parents of Australian citizens and…
Travel exemptions extended for parents
Parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents will be included as an ‘immediate family member’ for consideration of inward travel…
Visa Application Charge Increases 2021/2022
Further to our last article about the fee increases, there has been an announcement published by the Government relating to…
NZ citizens removed from Australia means unable to return?
A New Zealand citizen removed from Australia may not be able to return to Australia. If you have been removed…