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Explore the complexities of migration through the insights of Lorenzo Bocabella, as he delves into the challenges, opportunities, and evolving dynamics that shape movement across borders.
The Court Have Said on Numerous Times that Visa Decisions Must be Made in Reasonable Time
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law, specialist in migration law, published on 3 March 2025.
Work Around for Applying for a Student Visa from a Visitor Visa
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law, specialist in migration law, published on 19 November 24
Offshore Student Visa Refusals can be Challenged in Australian Courts
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law, specialist in migration law, published on 15 November 24
Migration Law and Death
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law, specialist in migration law, published on 13 November 24
Subclass 309 Visa is a Great Rescue Visa+ Some Tips on Partner Visas
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law, specialist in migration law, published on 10 October 2024
There is a Sliver of a Pathway for Dependants Aged Over 23 to be Granted a Partner Visa as a Dependent for the Subclass 820 Visa at Time of Decision
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law, specialist in migration law, published on 24 May 2024
The Psychology of Advocacy
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law, specialist in migration law, published on 29 April 2024
Must Does Not Always Mean Must
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law, specialist in migration law, published on 26 April 2024
Student Visas – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law, specialist in migration law, published on 28 March 2024
NZ Citizens Should Fight their Character Cancellations from New Zealand
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law, specialist in migration law, published on 20 March 2024
Appealing Extension of Time Refusals in Judicial Review
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law, specialist in migration law, published on 16 February 2024
The ‘Interests of Australia’ Include the Micro Interests of Australia!
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
The Tribunal Will Generally Do Its Own Internet Investigation
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Best Interests of a Child
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Two Café and Restaurant Managers in One Establishment
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Criminal Convictions from a Person’s Deep Past Always Lurk as a Danger
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Immigration May Be Wrongly Interpreting Labour Market Testing
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Age is No Limit for Some Onshore ENS Visa Applicants
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
UK Citizens & Permanent Residents are Exempt from LMT
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Absence of 5 years Does Not Prevent Child from Getting Citizenship on 10th Birthday
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Overtime, Wages & Allowances Can Be Part of the TSMIT
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
If the AAT Makes a Mistake on the Nomination Decision then the Associated Visa Decision is Also Wrong
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Reasonable Success Rate in the AAT on Character Cases
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Immigration Notification Letter Unclear – 21 Day Time Limit for AAT Review NOT Expired
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
The Internet is an Evidence Box for the Minister
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Wrongly Refusing Some Employer Nomination Visas
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
The Anatomy of a Successful Challenge to an Airport Visa Cancellation
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
A ‘Designated Regional Area’ Means Any Designated Regional Area
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Plan B in the Visa Application Process and the Bridging Visa B
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Grant Of A Permanent Visa Is Not Set In Stone
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Fighting visa cancellations on criminal grounds is a tough gig but can deliver Results
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
If A Client Is Eligible For A Visa Today, Apply For That Visa Today
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
IELTS One Skill Retake
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Skill Assessing Authorities Have No Role To Play In Assessing Work Experience Points
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
How Many Back To Back Student Visas Can A Person Get
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Every Temporary Visa Holder In Australia Can Set Up A Company To Employ Him Or Herself In Order To Qualify For Work Experience
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
At The AAT All Nomination Evidence Has To Be Proven Afresh At Time Of Decision
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
No Visa Is An Island – Dependants Can Get Caught Out
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Even Offshore Visa Applicants Have Access To Judicial Review In The Court
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Migration is in our DNA
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
The Materiality Obstacle Becomes A Little Smaller
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Strategies on Beating an Adverse PIC 4020 Finding
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Taking Offshore Visa Refusals On Judicial Review
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Chefs & Cooks – The ANZSCO Is Not A Statutory Straight Jacket!
By Lorenzo Boccabella Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law
Time Bombs In Migration Law – The Insurance Of Plan B
By Lorenzo Boccabella Barrister-at-law and specialist in migration law, 16 April 2022
Family Violence Proof Gets That Much Tougher
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
Legacy 457 Visa Holders Will Get Access To The PR ENS Visa For All Occupations
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
Re-Visiting Some Historical Cases On Partner Visas – It Is OK To Be Motivated By A Visa Grant
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 16 March 2022)
Two Recent Judicial Review Federal Court Decisions
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
Getting Documents Out of the AAT
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 30 November 2021)
Nominations And Visa Cancellations Before The Administrative Appeals Tribunal – All Issues Are To Be Decided By The AAT, Not Just The Criterion In Dispute.
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 30 November 2021)
Lessons from Djokovic
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 22 January 2022)
Misleading Information By Visa Applicants Is Like COVID
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 30 November 2021)
New Zealand Solution Is Back To Overcome The S48 Bar
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 23 November 2021)
Labour Market Testing – More Exemptions From International Treaties
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 14 November 2021)
Visa Cancellation – Non-Criminal Cases – A Citizenship Application Will Trigger A Review Of The Applicant’s Visa File
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law, specialist in migration law Not just the law but the practice of Immigration on visa cancellation is becoming more aggressive. The
Habeas Corpus And Bail Still Available In Some Character Cases
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 17 September 2021)
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Prising Open The Secret Document Lock
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 3 September 2021)
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Are The Section 359 Notices From The AAT Valid? Have Applicants Been Wrongly Denied An Oral Hearing?
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 20 August 2021)
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Materiality Is Not A Magic Wand To Defeat Legitimate Judicial Review Claims.
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 13 August 2021)
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What is Work?
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 30 July 2021)
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Self-Sponsorship Not Dead And Buried
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 16 June 2021)
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The Long Arm Of The Law In Migration Law Is Getting Longer And Stronger
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 20 April 2021)
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Proper, Genuine And Realistic Consideration
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 11 March 2021)
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Lessons from the Cold War
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 16 February 2021)
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Using The ANZSCO, Friend Or Foe? A Question Of Balance
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 25 January 2021)
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The Privilege Against Self-Incrimination
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 14 January 2021)
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Carer Visas – Restrictive Approach Taken By The AAT Overturned In The Federal Court
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 9 December 2020)
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Dependents &Amp; Secondary Visa Holders Of Applicants Sometimes Get Left Behind
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 26 November 2020)
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Judicial Review Notes In Migration Law
By Lorenzo Boccabella, Barrister-at-law, specialist in migration law, published on 3 March 2025.
Judicial Review Notes in Migration Law
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 12 November 2020)
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Tricky Issues in Migration Law
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 23 October 2020)
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Subclass 482 Nomination Approvals Remain In Force During The AAT Review Process
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 14 September 2020)
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Reining in the Tribunal
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 01 September 2020)
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Genuine Temporary Entrant
By Lorenzo Boccabella, BA, LLB, Specialist in migration law
(published on 20 August 2020)
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