by Attorney Rickard | Nov 17, 2015 | Australian Visas, Distinguished Talent Visa, Immigration Case Studies
Distinguished Talent Visa Our client was a Chinese female chess champion – a world chess grand master in fact! She started playing chess professionally at only 12 years old and has played all over the world, rising to be # 1 in the world at several stages. China is...
by Attorney Rickard | Nov 16, 2015 | Australian Visas, Immigration Case Studies, Refugee Visa
Safe escape to Australia turned down by a biased decision A Chinese man who had travelled to Australia as a “boat person” was seeking refugee status. In fact, he was one of a group of refugee applicants who were Attorney Rickard’s very first clients, way back in 1992....
by Attorney Rickard | Nov 3, 2015 | Australian Visas, Immigration Case Studies, Investment Visa
Migration should not be a barrier for business expansion Our client is an American visa applicant seeking advice about moving to Australia to establish a branch of his American employer’s international operations in Melbourne. His American employer has already...
by Attorney Rickard | Nov 2, 2015 | Australian Partner Visa, Australian Visas, Immigration Case Studies
Migration challenge not expected Our client was a very intelligent Japanese woman who had a Master’s degree in marketing and left an excellent job in Japan to move to Australia for love. Her Australian partner changed his ways after she arrived and would not support...
by Attorney Rickard | Oct 31, 2015 | Australian Partner Visa, Australian Visas, Immigration Case Studies
Fijian man had dire need for migration Our client was a Fijian man who had married an Australian woman. The couple were about to have their first child and the husband and future father’s partner visa application was being held up in the Australian embassy in Fiji,...
by Attorney Rickard | Oct 30, 2015 | Australian Partner Visa, Australian Visas, Immigration Case Studies
Lovers migration challenge Our client was a very beautiful Malaysian former flight hostess in her late twenties. She came to Australia on a student visa and met and fell in love with an Australian divorced man at least 20 years older than her. They started to...
by Attorney Rickard | Oct 29, 2015 | 457 Visa, Australian Visas, Immigration Case Studies
Incidents that could cause visa applications to be cancelled We recently succeeded on two very similar cases. Firstly, an Indian client had been arrested for drink-driving at a low range whilst working in America. He had realised he was over the blood alcohol limit...
by Attorney Rickard | Oct 28, 2015 | Australian Visas, Essential Visa Tips
The First Golden Rule of Migration -always make your application now, not later! Here are the 5 little known secrets on to make sure your migration is both cheaper and more likely to succeed. As successful cartoonist Scott Adams, creator of the extremely popular...
by Attorney Rickard | Oct 25, 2013 | Australian Visas, Immigration Case Studies, Investment Visa
Major changes for Significant Investor Visa Australian small and medium sized businesses, including entrepreneurial start-ups, will welcome news over last weekend from Scott Morrison M.P, Australia’s new Immigration Minister, of four major changes coming for...
by Attorney Rickard | Jun 22, 2013 | Australian Visas, Immigration Case Studies, Skilled Migration Visa
Start with the occupational possibilities In order to apply for a skilled visa, applicants must nominate an occupation that appears on the Australian government (Immigration dept. called DIAC) Skilled Occupation List (SOL) or an occupation on the Consolidated Skilled...
by Attorney Rickard | Apr 2, 2013 | Australian Visas, Essential Visa Tips, Immigration Case Studies, Investment Visa
11 Key benefits of the new SIV The SIV program is an exceptional new opportunity for wealthy non-Australians to obtain Australian temporary, then permanent migrant status by investing in Australia. Visa applicants must have high net worth (HNW) to be able to invest...
by Attorney Rickard | Feb 25, 2013 | Australian Visas, Essential Visa Tips, Immigration Case Studies
Clear and low cost risk free initial advice and an innovative strategy from a human being, not a computer. Your initial migration assessment advice must cover “The 5 Fundamentals”: Australian legal migration options & best strategies for success , How...
by Attorney Rickard | Feb 13, 2013 | Australian Visas, Essential Visa Tips
Thinking it is cheaper to do it on your own Consider this: Australian visa application fees increased in some cases up to 33% just less than 2 months ago. Now even some fundamental visas like the spouse/partner visa cost almost $4000 just to lodge. If your case was...
by Attorney Rickard | Oct 30, 2012 | Australian Visas, Essential Visa Tips
Why Australian Immigration Lawyers? Many people contact us about migration and the vast majority of them surprisingly do nothing further! Our 20 years plus migration experience and exemplary results are second to none and our fees always negotiable, fair and...
by Attorney Rickard | Oct 15, 2012 | Australian Visas, Essential Visa Tips, Immigration Case Studies
It is cheaper on your own Some people think that without a lawyer they are saving money. The same thinking often applies when doing car or home repairs themselves; until it gets hard of course. Then they are stuck in the middle of a major problem and call for...
by Attorney Rickard | Oct 1, 2012 | Australian Visas, Essential Visa Tips
Greater protection for you Migration Agents are only answerable to the Migration Agents Registration Authority and are only governed by its Code of Conduct. A Migration Agent who is also a practicing lawyer must additionally observe the stringent requirements imposed...
by Attorney Rickard | Jun 13, 2012 | Australian Visas, Essential Visa Tips, Justin Rickard
Why you will be better off if you use an experienced Lawyer rather than an inexperienced migration Agent You will have a greater chance of success for your Visa application with an experienced lawyer because: 1. The immigration department will often have to defer to...
by Attorney Rickard | Jun 13, 2012 | Australian Visas, Essential Visa Tips, Justin Rickard
Australian Immigration Lawyers Special Services Advise you which is the best Visa to apply for in your unique circumstances. Advise you which supporting documents you need to give us to ensure your Visa will be granted as soon as possible. Meet with you by phone or in...
by Attorney Rickard | Jun 13, 2012 | Australian Visas, Immigration Case Studies, Justin Rickard
What is stress actually? Stress is a constraining or impelling force or an effort or demand on your physical and or mental energy. Australian Migration Team has cited 7 migration stresses that most migrants encounter and the solutions they can put in the table: 1st...
by Attorney Rickard | May 28, 2012 | Australian Visas, Essential Visa Tips, Justin Rickard, Life in Australia
Different types of Visa Explained When considering migration to Australia you should realise and accept that the migration program provides a ladder of opportunity for virtually everybody. There are so many visas to come into Australia but they are not all the same....
