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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: I want to get a better understanding of Australia's migration laws and procedures. Where do I access these materials?
Q2: How do I fully understand Australia's migration laws?
Q3: I am not sure of certain procedures. I am also not sure how to fill up some forms or certain parts of it.
Q4: Is it true that Australia's migration laws can change from time to time?
Q5: How many different categories of visas are there for Skilled migration and Business migration? And how are the visa categories different or similar to each other?
Q6: I read somewhere of "Australia's Migration Program". What's this?
Q7: I heard that Australia has a "non-discriminatory immigration policy". What is meant by this?
Q8: What rights do I have as a Permanent Resident of Australia?
Q9: How long does it take for me to get my Visa?
Q10: Can I get a job in Australia before migrating to Australia?
Q11: How are my documents certified as real copies? And who can do it for me?
Q12: How much are the costs of certifying my documents?
Q13: I think I qualify for my Visa. But I am not ready to apply. Any risks in waiting?
Q1: I want to get a better understanding of Australia's migration laws and procedures. Where do I access these materials?
A1: Some laws are available online. Other legal materials are only available by subscription. Subscription costs are payable to get access to these legal materials.
Some materials are not available in hardcopy format. These are available online by paying subscription costs.
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Q2: How do I fully understand Australia's migration laws?
A2: The body of migration laws are contained in migration legislation, regulations, policy and procedural documents, ministerial procedural instructions, official departmental instructions etc issued within the centralised policy instruction system.
It helps if a person has specialist legal knowledge and a detailed understanding of Australia's migration laws and regulations.
See also answer A1 above.
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Q3. I am not sure of certain procedures. I am also not sure how to fill up some forms or certain parts of it.
A3: Ensure that your application is accurate. Accuracy in the migration application is very crucial, failing which it may be delayed, returned unprocessed, or rejected outright.
Every application should be presented in the correct migration procedure, format and method required by the Australian Government and stipulated by Australian migration law.
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Q4: Is it true that Australia's migration laws can change from time to time?
A4: Australia's migration laws can be amended by the Australian Government. Therefore, migration laws and regulations do change from time to time. It is important to always know what is the current legal position of migration laws because it may affect the visa that a person is applying for.
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Q5: How many different categories of visas are there for Skilled migration and Business migration?And how are the visa categories different or similar to each other?
A5: Many different types of visa categories exist. Every visa category is different with special criteria to be satisfied. It is important to know the requirements and criteria of the visa category so that a person can apply for the best and most suitable migration category.
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Q6: I read somewhere of "Australia's Migration Program". What's this?
A6: Generally, Australia's Migration Program will set the number of places for migrants to be settled in Australia. The Australian Government decides the number of places for persons to migrate to Australia. The number of migrant visas are limited.
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Q7: I heard that Australia has a "non-discriminatory immigration policy". What is meant by this?
A7: This means that a person will not be discriminated on the basis of ethnic origin, race, gender or religion. Australia is a prosperous and peaceful nation enjoyed by all Australians.
All Australians enjoy equal rights and opportunity regardless of race, colour, creed or origin. Since 1945, Australia has welcomed more than 6 million migrants from all parts of the world to the Lucky Country. Today, nearly 1 in 4 of Australia's population was born overseas.
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Q8: What rights do I have as a Permanent Resident of Australia?
A8: Australia Permanent Residents have the legal right to live and work permanently in Australia. They are entitled to free/heavily subsidised government health care including medical consultation, medicine and and hospital care. PRs are also entitled to free primary and secondary education and heavily subsidised university education. They may also be eligible for some social welfare payments. PRs are eligible to apply for Australian citizenship after a period of residence.
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Q9: How long does it take for me to get my Visa?
A9: It depends on the type of Visa that you apply for. For Skills visa, it may normally take between 6 to 12 months. Migration processing times may also depend on the Australia Immigration’s case load and the unique circumstances of each case.
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Q10: Can I get a job in Australia before migrating to Australia?
A10: Yes it is possible, but it may be complicated if you do not have a visa that allows you to live/work in Australia.
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Q11: How are my documents certified as real copies? And who can do it for me?
A11: We will certify all documents for you right here in Singapore.
Our Australian Lawyers are empowered to certify your documents.
Our Senior Partner Harry Sim is an Australian Barrister and Solicitor, and Australian Commissioner for Affidavits.
Harry Sim is also a Singapore Avocate and Solicitor, Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths.
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Q12: How much are the costs of certifying my documents?
A12: We do not charge our clients at all. It is free of charge. You save money.
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Q13: I think I qualify for my Visa. But I am not ready to apply. Any risks in waiting?
A13: You should consider these points when making your decision:
- migration laws change from time to time. If you do qualify for the
visa, you should apply and get it first (as the law may change and affect
your eligibility)
- planning ahead for the future is always important. You are where you are today because in the past, you planned ahead for your future.
- this means you should apply and get the visa whilst you still
qualify for it, not when you need it sometime in the future
( as the law may change and affect your eligibility)
- obtaining the visa DOES NOT mean you have to leave Singapore
immediately, you will have time to arrange your personal affairs.
- with your visa in your hand, you have the chance and the time to plan for your future. This means you can time the month and year when you want to relocate.
- the success of your application also depends on your health and character checks. These factors can change suddenly and are sometimes beyond your control.
You will be wise and prudent to apply for your Visa whilst you can still qualify for your Visa. Because things do change and are sometimes beyond your control.
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