Same-sex marriage visas and the Marriage Act
Many Australians welcomed the passing of the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 (‘the Bill’) through the Senate on 30 November, with the House of Representatives expected to vote on the Bill this week. Same-sex marriage visas will soon be a reality. The Bill, once enacted, will have a number of positive implications for […]
Partner Visa Update – January 2017
2016 was a difficult period for the Partner visa caseload with a number of applicants going more than 12 months without an update on their lodged applications. New applicants are forced to deal with the costly Partner Visa Application Charges of $6865 for primary applicants. In addition, news that increased government involvement in the sponsorship process is likely […]