Author name: Tina Nematian

Tina Nematian is the Principal Lawyer and founder of One Planet Migration Law, with offices in Sydney and Melbourne. A registered migration agent and practising solicitor, Tina specialises in partner visas, skilled migration, employer sponsorship, humanitarian visas, and visa refusal appeals. She was recognised at the APAC Insider Legal Awards 2025 and named in Best Lawyers Australia.

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Immigration Blog, Partner & Family Visas

Why Choosing the Right Migration Lawyer Matters When Applying for a Spouse Visa in Australia

Have you ever noticed how some couples sail through the visa process while others get stuck for months over a missing detail or confusing form? It’s rarely about the strength of their relationship; it usually comes down to how clearly their story is presented. And when you’re applying for a spouse visa in Australia, that clarity matters more than people expect.

Immigration Blog, Partner & Family Visas

A guide to Partner Visas

Partner visas offer a pathway for couples to reunite, start a new chapter in Australia, or to continue their stay in this beautiful country. However, the journey isn’t without its intricacies. In this article, we’ll delve into the nuances of Australian partner visas, including the two-stage processing, consequences of applying onshore versus offshore, the grant of bridging visas, access to Medicare, processing times, and more.Partner visas offer a pathway for couples to reunite, start a new chapter in Australia, or to continue their stay in this beautiful country. However, the journey isn’t without its intricacies. In this article, we’ll delve into the nuances of Australian partner visas, including the two-stage processing, consequences of applying onshore versus offshore, the grant of bridging visas, access to Medicare, processing times, and more.

Employer Sponsorship, Immigration Blog, Policy Updates & News

The New Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement

In a significant step towards addressing the evolving needs of Australia’s aging population, the Australian government announced the introduction of the new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement. This agreement opens up new avenues for aged care providers to tap into a global pool of skilled care workers and address their workforce shortages otherwise not available through the standard visa programs. This streamlined process allows employers to bring in overseas talent to fill crucial roles in the aged care sector for specific occupations, where suitably qualified Australians are not readily available. Aged care providers are able to recruit foreign workers for a period of up to 4 years through the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) (TSS) visa or permanently through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass  186) (ENS) visa.  

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