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Rules of Visa Applications
What are the rules of visa applications? There are various rules of visa applications. Part 2, Subdivision AB, Sections 51A – 64 of the Migration Act 1958 (the Act) contains the rules of visa applications in Australia. It specifically includes the code of
Liability and Recovery of Amounts: Migration Act
The Migration Act 1958 is the primary legislation that governs Australian migration matters and it contains provisions regarding liability and recovery of amounts. Specifically, the Act establishes immigration debts and outlines the procedures for recovering
Special Category Visas Migration Act
Special Category Visas (SCV) are a type of temporary visa available under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth). It is for people who are citizens of New Zealand and who wish to enter, remain and work in Australia. The DHA grants SCVs automatically to eligible New
Incorrect Information on Visas
What happens when visa holders or applicants give incorrect information on visas? Division 3, Subdivision C, Sections 97-107 of the Migration Act 1958 provides the rules pertaining to incorrect information on visas. This article discusses incorrect
Limits on Visas Migration Act
This article outlines the limits on visas Migration Act as specified under the Act. Australia has a range of visas available for people who are living overseas or who are returning to Australia. The Migration Act 1958 governs laws about immigration and visa
Cancellation of Business Visas Under the Migration Act
Cancellation of business visas occurs when the holder no longer undertakes certain business activities. Generally, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) cancels a business visa if they think the visa holder has not obtained a substantial interest in a business