Unlawful and Illegal

Navigating Visa Applications with a Substantial Criminal Record in Australia

17/11/2023

  Are you concerned about the impact of your criminal record on your Australian visa application? Let’s delve into the …

CASE STUDY: Offshore Subclass 600 (Visitor) Visa During COVID-19

16/03/2021

. Dan and Nina* sought out our advice to solve their complex migration law issue. Nina, an Irish citizen, and …

My Australian Visa Has Expired. What Do I Do?

05/06/2020

  Overstayed your Australian visa and become unlawful? Do. Not. Panic. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to …

Unlawful Employment – Does It Affect Your Australian Visa?

31/03/2020

. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) policy in relation to what it calls “unlawful” employment is pretty harsh. In …

Declaring Criminal Convictions – What About Those Fines?

31/03/2020

. Declaring Criminal Convictions – What about those fines? It is crucial to be truthful in all communications with the …

Unable to Depart Or Travel To Australia? What Happens To My Visa?

19/03/2020

      Are you caught by the Coronavirus travel restrictions and imminent visa expiry? Are you either in Australia …

Australian Partner Visa Refusal: 6 Reasons Why

11/03/2020

    Thinking about lodging a Partner Visa application (or already have) and concerned that there are issues which may …

Coronavirus Case Study – Waiver of “No Further Stay” 8503 Visa Condition

27/02/2020

If you are affected by the travel bans associated with the Coronavirus epidemic and you have Condition 8503 "No Further Stay" imposed on your current visa, contact AHWC Immigration Law for assistance.

Unlawful? Illegal? 13 Things You Need To Know

12/03/2019

  Have you let your visa expire and and you’ve become unlawful?  How do you feel? What should you do? …