Australian Citizenship by Descent: Born Overseas to an Australian Parent
Born overseas to an Australian parent? Learn citizenship by descent eligibility, the evidence you need, the current fee and how it differs from conferral.
June 2026
Subclass 870 Visa: The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa Explained
How the Subclass 870 visa lets a parent stay up to 3 or 5 years, the sponsorship step, the income test, charges and health insurance rule.
PIC 4020 Explained: Visa Refusal and the 3 or 10 Year Ban
PIC 4020 can refuse your visa for false information or a bogus document and impose a 3 or 10 year ban. Learn how it works and when a waiver applies.
The Section 48 Bar: What You Can Lodge After a Visa Refusal in Australia
Refused or cancelled visa onshore? The section 48 bar limits what you can lodge in Australia. Learn the exceptions and your realistic next steps.
Schedule 3 Criteria Explained: Onshore Partner Visas Without a Substantive Visa
What Schedule 3 criteria mean for an onshore partner visa when you hold no substantive visa, plus how a compelling reasons waiver works. Get clear guidance.
Child Visa Australia: Subclass 101 and 802 Explained
How to bring your child to Australia on a permanent Child visa. Subclass 101 offshore vs 802 onshore, age and dependency rules, sponsorship and current costs.
Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) Australia, Explained
How the prospective marriage visa (subclass 300) works for fiances of Australians, including the meeting requirement, intention to marry, and next steps.
Australia’s Migration Program 2026-27 Planning Levels Explained
Australia’s 2026-27 permanent Migration Program is set at 185,000 places. See the full Skill and Family stream breakdown and what changed from last year.
Student Visa Work Hours in Australia: The 48-Hour Fortnight Cap Explained
How many hours can a Subclass 500 student work in Australia? The 48-hour fortnight cap, exceptions, condition 8105, and the funds you must show, explained.
Subclass 887 Visa: The Permanent Step After Regional Migration
How the subclass 887 visa turns a regional provisional visa into permanent residence, who qualifies, the residence and work rules, and the 491 catch.