FAQs: Immigration Law
What is immigration? Immigration is when someone moves from one country to another and intends to live there permanently.
What is a visa? A visa is a type of permission for non-citizens to travel, enter, pass or remain in a particular country. However, a visa does not guarantee entry. This right remains in the power of immigration officials.
What are some reasons for the delay of my visa? The delay in receiving your visa may be as a result of many things.
Some can be:
· Poor documentation and presentation
· Misunderstanding of visa requirement
· The requirement of an interview
· Health concerns
· Need for more information
· High workload and demands at the visa office
Why do I need the services of a lawyer and why can't I apply for migration to Australia on my own? Although it is possible to apply for migration to Australia on your own, there are many benefits in seeking assistance from a lawyer. Lawyers can help you in the right direction as well as ensuring the full completion of forms and documents. In cases of phone interviews, the lawyers assist in clarifying issues.
Why lawyers and not migration agents? Lawyers have professional qualifications, expertise and the experience to assist in the migration process. Furthermore, they are knowledgeable on the laws in other immigration related areas such as Family, Administrative and Litigation.
Aside from the legal fees, are there any other fees I must pay? On most occasion the main fee is the visa application fee payable to the Australian Government and they are non- refundable. In some circumstances, further payment may be required for things like English tuition. There are fees you must pay for medicals, police checks (AFP and overseas). Some of these fees are set by the Australian Government. Our fees and disbursements, by way of a cost agreement, will be disclosed to you in advance.
Can I appeal a DIAC decision? Yes, you can. With the professional assistance from us, City First Solicitors, who have been giving migration assistance since 1996, we can help you with the appeal process. Some of the appeals may be:
· Student visa cancellation
· Other means of Visa cancellation (due to criminal conviction or evaluation)
· Review of health criteria decisions
· Qualifications review of decisions to decline or cancel visa
· Legal review of court decisions
Why use First Immigration Services (City First Solicitors)? We will assist you step by step with the immigration process. We are always freely available for contact and we explain the whole process in simple, easy to understand language. By using us, you can avoid the unnecessary mistakes and pitfalls. We will guide you throughout, and give valuable information and tips.