Wan & Co Lawyers

22/05/2026

Schedule 3 requirements: Successfully obtained visitor visa

Schedule 3 requirements can present a significant legal hurdle for visa applicants who become unlawful in Australia before lodging a further visa application. In this case study, we explain how our immigration lawyers successfully assisted a former international student who had accidentally overstayed their student visa due to mental health and personal circumstances. We prepared detailed legal submissions and supporting evidence....

https://wanlawyers.com.au/blog/schedule-3-requirements-successfully-obtained-visitor-visa/

13/05/2026

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget has confirmed several major migration policy directions that may impact skilled migrants, employers, international students and visa applicants.

Key changes include:

✔ Permanent migration program maintained at 185,000 places
✔ Priority continuing for onshore applicants
✔ Net overseas migration forecast to decline
✔ Skilled migration points test reforms proposed
✔ Faster trade skills assessments and licensing pathways
✔ Working Holiday visa reforms
✔ Increased migration compliance and character enforcement measures

The Budget makes it clear that Australia is continuing to prioritise highly skilled, younger and workforce-ready migrants while tightening integrity measures across the migration system.

If you are considering:
• Skilled migration
• Employer sponsorship
• Trade occupations
• PR pathways
• Partner visas
• Onshore visa strategies

Now is the time to review your long-term migration planning.

📍Read our full breakdown of the Federal Budget migration changes on our website.



https://wanlawyers.com.au/blog/federal-budget-migration-2026-2027/

05/05/2026

Section 48 bar restricts further visa applications in Australia after a refusal or cancellation. If your substantive visa application is refused or cancelled while you are onshore, you generally cannot lodge another substantive visa application while remaining in Australia.

There are limited exceptions, such as Partner visas and Protection visas, but these depend on strict eligibility requirements. In most cases, your options are to pursue review rights, apply for an exempt visa, or depart Australia and apply offshore.

Understanding how the section 48 bar applies early can make a significant difference to your visa strategy.



https://wanlawyers.com.au/blog/what-is-section-48-bar/

23/04/2026

Today, the team at Wan & Co Lawyers is taking a moment to celebrate our brilliant Solicitor, Zoe. Her dedication to our clients and her sharp legal expertise make her an invaluable part of our firm.

We hope your day is as wonderful as the impact you make in the office every day. Join us in wishing Zoe a fantastic year ahead!

21/04/2026

We are incredibly proud to announce that our Principal Solicitor, Adele Wan, has been named a finalist for Migration Partner of the Year in the 2026 LawyersWeekly Partner of the Year Awards!

The Lawyers Weekly Awards are the most anticipated individual awards program in the Australian legal industry, recognizing high achievers who lead the way in their practice areas. Being a finalist is a testament to Adele’s dedication to her clients and her expertise in migration law.

Thank you to our amazing clients and the community for your continued support. We couldn’t have done this without you!

01/04/2026

The family had been waiting for their visas for more than 10 years and no one told them about 'split processing'. The Department knocked us back a few times but proving that you know the law and that the law allows split processing in their circumstances goes a long way.

Split processing achieved and the PRs were granted last night.

https://wanlawyers.com.au/blog/partner-visa-delay-split-processing-case-study/

02/03/2026

Subclass 485 Visa fee doubles from 1 March 2026

From 1 March 2026, the subclass 485 visa fee doubles to $4600. The cost of lodging a Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa has doubled for most applicants, effective 1 March 2026. The change comes under the Migration Amendment (Temporary Graduate Visa Application Charge) Regulations 2026 and applies to new applications lodged on or after 01 March 2026. Primary applicants holding passports from certain countries, including Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Timor-Leste, Tonga, and several Pacific nations, are exempt from this fee increase and continue to pay the previous fee....

https://wanlawyers.com.au/blog/485-visa-fee-double/

02/03/2026

Increase to Employer Sponsorship Income Thresholds from 1 July 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has announced the annual indexation of the income thresholds for employer sponsored visas. From 1 July 2026, both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and the Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) will increase for the Subclass 482 and Subclass 186 visa programs. What is the CSIT and SSIT? 1️⃣Breaching visa conditions – no work, overstay etc…...

https://wanlawyers.com.au/blog/n/

12/01/2026

How and why can a visa be cancelled?

Australian migration law gives the Department of Home Affairs broad powers to cancel visas, sometimes without warning. This article explains how visa cancellation occurs, the most common reasons visas are cancelled, the key legislative powers relied upon, and the practical steps you should take if your visa is at risk. Many people assume that once they get their visas, it cannot be taken away....

Learn why and how Australian visas can be cancelled, the most common grounds under ss 109, 116 & 501 and what to do if your visa is at risk.

08/01/2026

Honoured to attend the Women in Law Awards Night on behalf of Wan & Co. ✨

Being nominated as Boutique Firm of the Year is an enormous achievement for our young firm. 🏆

As a boutique practice specialising in migration law, this recognition is deeply meaningful. It reflects not only the quality of our legal work, but also our commitment to empowering women and advocating for migrant families as they build their lives in Australia.

Grateful for the journey so far, and motivated to continue practising with integrity, purpose, and care.