Latest Immigration Insights

Kindra Migration Lawyers is pleased to announce the return of Rabiah Khawaja, who rejoins the firm as a Partner from 1 May 2026.

Learn how Australia’s National Innovation Visa (NIV) replaces the Global Talent Visa, who is eligible, and how to apply for permanent residency.

Learn what the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is, how it replaced the AAT and IAA, and what it means for Australian migration reviews and appeals.

Learn how Schedule 3 affects onshore partner visa applications in Australia, including key criteria, waivers, and how to meet the requirements.

Kindra Migration Lawyers recently received Labour Agreement approval under the Company Specific stream for a disability support provider in New South Wales.

Learn what visa options may be available if you or your family are affected by conflict overseas or unable to leave Australia before your visa expires.

Learn what the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement is, how to satisfy it, and what evidence the Department considers for Australian visas.

A successful High Court challenge (Plaintiff M27/2025 v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs [2025] HCA 40) handled by Kindra Migration Lawyers (formerly WLW Migration Lawyers) Zac Bright (Associate) and James Wardlaw (Partner) is a clear reminder that departmental decision-makers must genuinely consider all information an applicant provides, even if it is not in English.

Are you a citizen of the USA looking at migrating to Australia? There are several different visa pathways that you can consider.

The Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement (also referred to as “GTE”) refers to the requirement that a person applying for a temporary visa is considered a visitor or a genuine temporary entrant to Australia.

An increase to the financial capacity requirement for Student and Student Guardian visas will be effective from 10 May 2024.

Demonstrating that a position for which you are nominating a foreign worker is ‘genuine’ can be a particularly tricky requirement to meet.