Immigration & Citizenship
Key legislation: Migration Act 1958, Migration Regulations 1994, Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946
- Can I be deported if I commit a crime in Australia?
- Can I include my family members in my visa application?
- How do I prove I'm in a de facto relationship for a visa application?
- How do public interest criteria affect my visa application?
- How does character assessment affect my visa application?
- I'm from Papua New Guinea. Can I get medical treatment in Queensland?
- I'm worried about someone being deported. What can I do to help?
- If I'm already in Australia, can I apply for another visa?
- My visa application was refused. What are my options for appealing the decision?
- My visa is about to expire, but I need to stay longer. What should I do?
- What are 'chemicals of security concern' and how could they affect my visa?
- What are my rights if immigration officials want to search my property?
- What are the requirements for a combined visa application?
- What are the requirements for someone deemed 'unfit to depart' Australia?
- What are the rules around passenger cards and customs when entering Australia?
- What does 'member of the family unit' mean in the context of visa applications?
- What happens if I provide false or misleading information on my visa application?
- What happens if my circumstances change after I've applied for a visa?
- What is a 'monitoring warrant' in relation to immigration?
- What is a special category visa and how do I know if I'm eligible?