There are many reasons why people migrate to another
country. For refugees, leaving their home is not voluntary and is the only
possible response to some terrible event in their own country. Others do it for
economic or career reasons or for a different lifestyle. Whatever the reason,
every immigrant faces the same issue at some stage, that of becoming legally
accepted as a resident of their adopted country. Every country has their own
immigration system so the entry requirements vary from one place to another. To
understand the complexities of migration law would be almost impossible, but at
the same time, people applying for residency must still meet all the criteria.
In the case of Australia, the process is far from simple. With over a hundred different types of visas in the system, knowing which type of visa to apply for is an issue on its own. In addition, there are specific documents which must accompany the application forms to meet a points test, and other information which is used to check the health and character of the applicant.
These multiple visa options are not deliberately designed to be obstructionist although it probably seems that way for the people trying to get their applications together. They are designed to give maximum flexibility to an applicant, so that if they don’t fit into one category, they may fit into another. Without some knowledge of migration law, these complexities make it essential for applicants to seek the assistance of a migration law specialist.
There is no “one size fits all” approach to the immigration Sydney process and no single form to be completed that will allow entry into the country. For applicants who have been refused entry, there is an appeals process which is also complex, and both the application and appeals systems are best navigated by an immigration expert. A number of legal firms have a migration law section staffed by lawyers who have been trained in this field.
What this legal expertise will get an applicant is advice as to which particular visa will provide the best possible chance of gaining entry. It will also identify any restrictions associated with that particular visa, and seek to minimise them at the outset. Since there are different laws and regulations attached to each different visa, engaging a legal expert in this field at the beginning will save time, money and frustration.
Imagine how devastating it would be for an individual to “go it alone”, only to find after months of effort, that they have applied for the wrong visa, or missed providing some document that causes their application to be rejected. This will all be avoided by using a migration law expert.
In the case of Australia, the process is far from simple. With over a hundred different types of visas in the system, knowing which type of visa to apply for is an issue on its own. In addition, there are specific documents which must accompany the application forms to meet a points test, and other information which is used to check the health and character of the applicant.
These multiple visa options are not deliberately designed to be obstructionist although it probably seems that way for the people trying to get their applications together. They are designed to give maximum flexibility to an applicant, so that if they don’t fit into one category, they may fit into another. Without some knowledge of migration law, these complexities make it essential for applicants to seek the assistance of a migration law specialist.
There is no “one size fits all” approach to the immigration Sydney process and no single form to be completed that will allow entry into the country. For applicants who have been refused entry, there is an appeals process which is also complex, and both the application and appeals systems are best navigated by an immigration expert. A number of legal firms have a migration law section staffed by lawyers who have been trained in this field.
What this legal expertise will get an applicant is advice as to which particular visa will provide the best possible chance of gaining entry. It will also identify any restrictions associated with that particular visa, and seek to minimise them at the outset. Since there are different laws and regulations attached to each different visa, engaging a legal expert in this field at the beginning will save time, money and frustration.
Imagine how devastating it would be for an individual to “go it alone”, only to find after months of effort, that they have applied for the wrong visa, or missed providing some document that causes their application to be rejected. This will all be avoided by using a migration law expert.
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