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Australian Immigration Updates: May 2025
Your monthly immigration brief from Hannan Tew Lawyers
LATEST IMMIGRATION NEWS
📉 The Department of Home Affairs (Department) has informed the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) that it has allocated additional resources to finalise legacy Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa applications, which has led to a 60% reduction in the number of pending applications since the program’s closure in December 2024. Despite a 44% year-on-year increase in new Subclass 482 visa applications, the Department expects to better align with its published service standards once the current TSS backlog has been cleared.
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Best Law Firms 2026 (in Immigration Law)
We are very pleased to announce that Hannan Tew Lawyers has been recognised in the 2026 edition of the “Best Law Firms™ – Australia” list as a Metropolitan Tier 1 firm (Melbourne) and National Tier 2 firm, for expertise in Immigration Law.
Hannan Tew Lawyers is a full service Australian immigration law firm assisting individuals, asylum seekers, as well as start-ups, ASX-listed companies, and multi-national global corporations on mobility solutions.
Best Law Firms™ – Australia rankings celebrate firms that have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. Each firm included has been rigorously evaluated based on client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership interviews, and the depth of their practice.
For more information, visit Best Law Firms™.
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Parent Visa Document Checklist
Australia offers both temporary and permanent Parent visas for the parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand (ENZ) citizens. There are various visa types, and the right option will depend on factors such as the parents’ age, whether they’re seeking a temporary stay or permanent residency, and their financial situation.
To be eligible for a permanent Parent visa, you must meet several key requirements:
You must meet the Balance of Family Test, meaning at least 50% of your children live permanently in Australia either as a citizen, permanent resident, or ENZ.
You must meet health and character requirements, including undergoing medical checks and providing police clearances.
For aged parent visas, you must meet the age requirement for the Australian Aged Pension.
Eligibility can also vary depending on the specific visa subclass (temporary, permanent, contributory, or non-contributory), so it’s important to review the criteria for the visa you intend to apply for.
Continue reading below for an outline of the document types required for Parent visa applications, along with examples of acceptable documents:
