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Immigration
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why should I use a law firm as opposed to submitting
an application for an Australian visa for immigration
to Australia myself?
Why should
I choose an Australian Immigration Agent in
Australia in preference to an agent based in
my country of residence?
Does
it increase my chances of a successful Australian
visa application if I have close relative/s
living in Australia?
How long
does it take to get a visa?
Can I keep my existing citizenship
after I have re-settled in another country?
How much money do I need to be
able to emigrate?
How much are your fees for handling
my Australian visa application?
Q.
Why should I use a law firm as opposed to submitting
an application for an Australian visa for immigration
to Australia myself?
- As there are currently over many different
Australian visa sub classes, we will ensure
that your application is submitted under the
category for Australian immigration, which will
offer you the best opportunity of a successful
outcome, once your eligibility has been assessed
for immigration to Australia.
It is wise to remember that the Department of
Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous
affairs application fees for Australian immigration,
which can often amount to several thousand Australian
dollars, are non refundable if your application
for immigration to Australia is unsuccessful.

Q.
Why should I choose an Australian Immigration
Agent in Australia in preference to an agent
based in my country of residence?
- All practicing agents in Australia have to
be registered with the Migration Agents Registration
Authority (MARA)
Registration can only be gained if the Agent
has demonstrated a thorough knowledge of Australian
Immigration Law and Australian visa regulations,
and continues to participate in the professional
development program of seminars and meetings,
and is of good character. The Agent also has
to abide by the strict code of conduct set down
by the Migration Registration Authority (MARA).
You can also be assured that a registered migration
agent will automatically receive all the latest
information and changes to the Australian Immigration
law and Australian visa regulations as advised
by the Department of Immigration.
While today's communication technology remoteness
does not present any problem for you, WWI has
assisted clients from all over the world with
Australian visa applications and immigration
to Australia, including applications made from
USA, UK, Ireland, India, Asia, Japan, Europe.

Q.
Does it increase my chances of a successful
Australian visa application if I have close
relative/s living in Australia?
-If you are applying for a skilled Australian
visa, you are required to pass the 'Points Test',
therefore a close relative living in Australia
who is prepared to sponsor you for Australian
immigration, can bring you extra points.

Q.
How long does it take to get a visa?
The application process varies considerably
from one visa class to another - from a few
weeks upwards and in some cases it can be well
over three years. You need to consider both
the time scales to prepare and process your
application, and the time available once you
have been approved to actually re-locate.

Q.
Can I keep my existing citizenship after I have
re-settled in another country?
Yes, becoming a permanent resident of another
country does not usually require you to surrender
your existing passport. These issues are normally
dealt with in the government legislation and
in particular the Citizenship Act 1948. We would
suggest you discuss your individual circumstances
with one of our professional attorneys.
Q.
How much money do I need to be able to emigrate?
There are no hard and fast rules here. There
are mandatory fees with almost every visa class
and some visa categories require that you have
net assets assessed over a certain level. Many
people who are successful in applying for permanent
residence have very small amounts of capital.
Your financial situation is only one of the
elements you need to consider when you speak
to one of our experts.

Q.
How much are your fees for handling my Australian
visa application?
- It is not possible to generalize due to the
wide variation in circumstances and the large
number of Australian visa types available, resulting
in differing amounts of work involved. However,
if you go to our free assessment page and complete
the questionnaire the assessment we will provide
you with will include estimates of all costs
involved with immigration to Australia including
our fees, Government fees, and skills assessment
fees (where applicable).

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