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Can a visa application for Australia be submitted while the applicant is outside of Australia?

Did you know that certain types of visas require you to be offshore or out of the country when you make your application? This is especially the case for some popular partner visas. It can be frustrating, but here at Visa Solutions Australia we know the migration system inside out and have the knowledge and expertise to help with your offshore visa application.

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Want a smart move with global mobility?

Global Mobility professionals often find themselves navigating tax compliance matters, immigration and visa requirements as well as all the personal issues that come up as they relocate company employees from one country to another.

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New temporary visas get the go-ahead

Visa Solutions Australia is welcoming a revamp of the Australian temporary visa framework which should make the application process more efficient and cut out unwanted red-tape. Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has, in recent times, acknowledged that the current temporary activity visa program was difficult to navigate and needed streamlining.

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Meet Zahirah the office all-rounder at VSA dedicated to getting results

Zahirah Ismail can’t easily describe her role at Visa Solutions Australia as it’s so varied. She oversees all the administration of the migration agency, but she also looks after accounts, deals with incoming phone calls, prepares case work for the migration agents and trains new recruits to the business. Her workload is extremely busy but that’s what make her job far from dull.

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Help! My visa is about to expire!

With the current downturn in the economy we are seeing more visas expiring and not being renewed, but it doesn’t mean the end of your time in Australia. It can be very daunting facing the prospect of possibly having to leave, but our team at Visa Solutions Australia have helped many people in this situation remain in the country.

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Do you pass the good character test for an Australian visa?

Getting – and keeping – an Australian visa has become a lot tougher since a strict interpretation of the country’s ‘character test’ was introduced in late 2014. Amendments to the Migration Act in September of that year swiftly led to a crackdown on ‘undesirables’ who were not deemed of good character.

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Touch down, what to expect on your arrival into Australia

Australia is well-known for its strict border protection policies. It is important that you prepare a visa prior to any trip to Australia, and know what you can or cannot bring to Australia. Getting caught on the wrong side of the law may mean that you end up being deported out of Australia, be severely penalised with hefty fines or worst be held in a detention facility.

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