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Understanding Your Rights After a Subclass 186 Visa Grant
Do You Need to Stay with Your Sponsoring Employer After Your Subclass 186 Visa Is Granted? When a visa …
Update on Victoria University 186 Proposal: A Push for Fairer
Update on VU 186 Proposal: A Push for Fairer Skilled Migration Policies Law students from Victoria University (VU), in partnership …
The Fall of Saigon and the Genesis of Australia’s Contemporary Refugee Framework
The Fall of Saigon and the Genesis of Australia’s Contemporary Refugee Framework The fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975 …
482 Visa Holders: Your Pathway to PR Through the 186 Direct Entry Stream.
Can You Apply for Permanent Residency Immediately After Being Granted a Skills in Demand (Formerly 482) Visa? Many skilled …
From ANZSCO to OSCA: Australia’s New Occupation Classification System
Introduction The Australian Government has confirmed that the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) will be replaced …
Australia’s Skilled Migration Program 2025–2026: What You Need to Know
Australia’s General Skilled Migration Program FY 2025-2026 Australia’s permanent Migration Program for 2025-26 has been set at 185,000 places, …
Subclass 400 Visa – A Practical Solution for Short-Term Business Needs
Businesses in Australia often face situations where a project requires highly specialised expertise that is not readily available in the …
The RSG Advantage
There is a moment that I keep coming back to. It was a Friday night, and I was sitting at …
Employee Retention and Employer-Sponsored Visas
Why employer-sponsored visas can be a tool for retention In today’s competitive labour market, retaining skilled staff is just …
Challenging Age Barriers in Migration: A Fresh Take from Future Lawyers
At Rehman Sheriff Group, we have always believed that migration is about more than paperwork and policies—it is about people. …
Intra-Corporate Transfers under the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand Visa
Multinational corporations frequently require the movement of personnel across international offices to meet operational and strategic needs. Where such movements …
Australia’s Working Holiday Maker Program and Condition 8547
Australia’s Working Holiday Maker Program Australia’s Working Holiday Maker program offers young people from around the world the opportunity …
Why a Proper Basis Is Essential for Federal Circuit Court Applications
In the realm of immigration law, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia plays a pivotal role in reviewing …
Self-Sponsored Visa Application 482
In or around 2015, the Department changed its policy in assessing self-sponsored 457/482 visa applications. Prior to this change, visa …
Exemptions to Labour Market Testing
What is Labour Market Testing? Labour market testing is a requirement for certain visa types, specifically, visas that involve …
How RSG Ensures Visa Holders Comply with Insurance Requirements
As an Australian immigration firm committed to supporting visa holders and visa applicants throughout their migration journey, Rehman Sheriff Group …
Procedural Fairness in Australian Immigration Law: What You Need to Know
Whether you are applying for a visa, facing cancellation, or appearing before the Administrative Review Tribunal (Tribunal), procedural fairness is …
National Innovation Visa – Who Can Be a Nominator?
The National Innovation Visa is designed to attract exceptional talent to Australia, and one of the most important steps in …
Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
UAE Trade Agreement: One Step Closer The announcement of the passing of legislation to implement the Australia-United Arab Emirates …
Work Rights on Bridging Visas
What is a Bridging Visa? A bridging visa is a temporary visa that permits an individual to stay in …