December 2nd, 2021
Some visas have a ‘no further stay’ condition imposed that prohibits you from applying for subsequent visas onshore. This means you will have to leave Australia before you can apply for another visa to return. You can request a waiver to the no further stay condition if there has been a major change in your… Continue reading No further stay waiver application
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Once judgment has been granted in your favour, and if the debtor does not pay, you will not recover the money unless you take enforcement action. There are different enforcement methods including a sheriff’s writ for the levy of property. This is where the judgment debtor’s property may be sold to pay the debt. Another… Continue reading Enforcing a court judgment for money owed
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Non-citizens who become unlawful in Australia (i.e. don’t hold a valid visa) can still apply for a partner visa (whilst unlawful) if they are married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. To be successful, the applicant will need to demonstrate to the Department… Continue reading Unlawful non-citizens and partner visas
Read MoreNovember 22nd, 2021
Employees terminated from employment may consider bringing an unfair dismissal application to the Fair Work Commission, noting there is a strict time limit of applying within 21 days of the date of termination. It is generally only in exceptional circumstances if employees go over the time limit that they would be allowed to successfully continue… Continue reading Unfair Dismissals – 21 day time limit
Read MoreNovember 22nd, 2021
If you are a defendant in Local Court NSW criminal proceedings, such as for drink driving or an assault offence and you are found guilty in the Local Court NSW, we can advise you on applying to the District Court of NSW to appeal the Local Court’s decision. You have 28 days from the date… Continue reading Appeals to District Court NSW
Read MoreNovember 22nd, 2021
A student visa is one of the few categories of visas that gives you a second chance if your student visa expires whilst you are in Australia. If, for any reason, you fail to renew your student visa before its expiry, we are able to make an application within 28 days of your visa expiry… Continue reading Student Visas
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