Dessie

Valentine’s Day is a special time to celebrate love, but for couples where one partner is a foreign citizen, the journey to live together permanently in Australia can be complex. Australia offers several Partner visa options that allow couples to unite and build their life here. Understanding the visa pathways, eligibility requirements, and how to prepare a strong application can make the process smoother and increase the chances of success. Australia provides different Partner visa options...

Scrutiny on international student visas was tightened with Ministerial Direction 115. The Minister has signed off on 7 November, and it came into effect on 14 November 2025 which superseded Ministerial Direction 111. The new Direction 115 introduced changes to the priority categories 1 to 3. The new classification shifted India from Evidence Level 2 to Evidence Level 3 under the new Simplified Student Visa framework. Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan were already in that group. In effect there...

It has been a remarkable year for Assent Migration Lawyers and our small team. We continued to deliver on our reputation as a leading Australian migration law practice, earning recognition as Best Boutique Immigration Law Firm by APAC Insider and maintaining our track record of excellence. Expertise and Industry Engagement The director of the practice, Dessie Hristova, was recognized as one of Australia’s leading immigration lawyers in Best Lawyers . This recognition reflects her expertise...