Whether you are an individual or a business looking into emigrating to Australia, there’s no question about how complicated immigration law can be. For the uninitiated, it is an overwhelming and confusing process without the guidance of an expert immigration lawyer. Brisbane-based HCM Legal have years of experience negotiating all aspects of this complicated area of law. We work closely with you every step of the way to make sure everything goes smoothly from start to finish.
We are a trusted immigration service provider in Brisbane delivering professional services on all aspects of Australian immigration law, including business entry permits, work visas, sponsoring partners or family members and more. With an experienced Brisbane immigration lawyer on your side to help you navigate your way through the relevant legislation and paperwork, it is less likely you will encounter obstacles that are detrimental to your application.
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We provide clear guidelines to ensure your and your family’s visa application is successful. Partner, Parent, Family and Child visas can be obtained with our help ensuring you have a happy new life in Australia.
The Skilled Visa program is designed for people with high qualifications who can fill occupation shortages. They give you the opportunity to live and work in Australia while providing Australian businesses with unique skill sets that will help them meet industry needs. A Brisbane immigration lawyer has experience in helping skilled visa applicants through every step of the process, including:
Australia is one of the top destinations for international students. Whether you’re looking to study in Australia as an undergraduate, post-graduate student or just want a vacation where all your tuition fees are paid for, we can help with any visa type and eligibility requirements need.
Retiring to Australia is not easy, although those with family ties may be eligible to apply for a visa under some circumstances. For others, the Investor Retirement visa is another option. While it does not grant permanent residency, there is no maximum on the number of years you can stay in the country and you can reapply for further temporary visas before the expiration of your existing one. With our knowledge of immigration law, we can help determine your eligibility if you are considering retiring to Australia.
Work and Holiday Visas are temporary visas that allow you to work in Australia for up to a year. An experienced immigration lawyer in Brisbane can guide you successfully through the application process, which can vary depending on your country of passport.
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If you’re looking to start a business or invest in Australia, the Australian government has made it clear how they want to encourage entrepreneurialism and innovation. They offer two possible pathways for those with high-level skills:
Getting a visa refusal or cancellation notice can be devastating and often comes as an unexpected surprise. A specialist immigration lawyer is experienced in preparing your case thoroughly for the appeals process.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) is the review body for most administrative decisions by the Federal Government. In 2015, the operations of the Migration Review Tribunal (MRT) and Refugee Review Tribunal (RRT) were absorbed into the Migration Division of the AAT.
If you have been refused a visa or had a visa cancellation, it is very important to pay careful attention to the letter of refusal/cancellation. It includes details on why your application was not accepted which may help determine what needs to be done for a future application to be successful.
The procedure for making an appeal is complicated so contact our immigration lawyers in Brisbane before you start the process.
In Australia, there are three courts that hear visa appeals; the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCC), Federal Court and High Council. Most cases first go to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal or Immigration Assessment Authority before they get appealed to a court.
If you’re denied at these levels, your case may be heard by either the FCC or Council depending on circumstances-although it’s best not to try this without legal advice as the process can be challenging. The appeal process for visas in Australia is long but with a good immigration lawyer in Brisbane by your side, you will have higher chances of success than going it alone.
If your visa has been refused and you have exhausted the appeals processes, ministerial intervention is a possibility to override the decision. However, few requests for ministerial intervention are successful but a consultation with our Brisbane immigration lawyers will determine if you can apply.
Maximise your success by choosing the best immigration lawyer you can afford. At HCM Legal we understand the complexities of migration, and with one of our Brisbane immigration lawyers can help you achieve your dream of living and working in Australia.
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