Australian Immigration Daily News

What will the consequences be if a Standard Business Sponsor breaches its sponsorship obligations and exploits its employees?

A decision that was handed down on 8 June 2016 by Justice Buchanan of the Federal Court in the case of Minister for Immigration and Border Protection v Hallmark Computer Pty Ltd (2016) FCA 678 suggests the answer. The case also provides a cautionary tale to sponsors of 457 visa holders and should provide a strong deterrent message:

If you breach your sponsorship obligations, you run the risk of paying very heavy monetary penalties!

Do Registered Migration Agents really add value to the process of preparing a visa application? 

Are they really worth the extra cost? 

Since most visa applications are now made over the Internet, do you really need a migration professional to complete the application for you? 

Accounting professionals who wish to achieve a positive migration assessment will need to meet the English proficiency requirements set by the professional accounting bodies for the general skills assessment.

There are 3 professional accounting bodies in Australia that assess qualifications and experience for applicants: 

• CPA Australia
• Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
• Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) 

All 3 organisations accept TOEFL iBT® scores to meet the requirements for their general skills assessment.

Is it possible successfully to challenge the cancellation of a student visa? 

If so, on what basis? 

Let’s take a case that was decided at the end of May, Singh v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection (2016) FCA 611 (31 May 2016) as an example.