Dessie

Australia remains one of the most sought-after destinations for international education. With rising application volumes has come increased scrutiny. The Department of Home Affairs recently published data on their decisions shows about 20 to 25% refusal rate across all visa lodgements. About 50% of the refusals proceed to Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). If your student visa has been refused and you’re now waiting for a decision at the ART, you’re not alone. More than 50,000...

Earlier this month Opposition Leader Angus Taylor announced the Coalition’s immigration policy that focuses on reducing overall migration levels, implementing strict ‘Australian values’ tests, and increasing security vetting. The Coalition is the Liberal-National Coalition an alliance of conservative and centre-right political parties namely the Australian Liberal Party and the National Party of Australia. Key aspects of the Coalition policy include mandatory social media checks, a ‘safe...

Congratulations to Dessie Hristova and Assent Migration Lawyers for being recognised in the Best Lawyers Edition 2027 , published today for professional performance in Australian Immigration Law. Being included in Best Lawyers is particularly meaningful because it is based on peer review and recognition within the legal profession and is trusted, unbiased benchmark for excellence, reflecting high esteem within the Immigration Law practice area in Australia. We thank our clients and peers...