Migration Law

Running head: MIGRATION LAW
Migration Law
Name of the Student
Name of the University
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MIGRATION LAW1
Table of Contents
Question 1: Letter to Dr James Mathers........................................................................2
Question 2: Assessment of the file to determine areas of improvement........................4
Question 3: File closure requirements in accordance with the Code of Conduct..........6

MIGRATION LAW2
Question 1: Letter to Dr James Mathers
To: Dr James Mathers
From: Assistant Migration Agent
Date: May 2, 2019
Subject: An assessment of the application of subclass 124 visa and further actions
The application for a Class AL subclass 124 Distinguished Talent (Migrant) visa has
been dealt with by the agency and it was rightfully forwarded to the Ministry of Home
Affairs for their consideration. However, it has been refused by the department due to certain
peculiarities or misjudgement which will be analysed by the agency forthwith. The Class AL
subclass 124 Distinguished Talent (Migrant) visa lets an applicant stay study and work in
Australia for an indefinite period of time, along with the right to sponsor one’s eligible
relatives for applying for permanent residence in Australia in exchange of a cost of
AUD3,810 plus other fees pertaining to health checks, biometrics and police certificates1.
Although the number of application in this section is low, however the department of
immigration under the Ministry of Home Affairs does not specify any processing time for this
visa which otherwise would have been very helpful for the migration agents to intimate the
applicant. The eligibility criteria of the applicant for this particular visa is to have an
‘internationally recognised record of outstanding achievement’ professionally, in the field of
arts, sports, research or academia. As it can be seen from this application, the applicant meets
this criteria undoubtedly2. Similarly, the criteria that requires the applicant ton be sponsored
by an Australian citizen or permanent resident or an Australian Organisation has also been
fulfilled. It is believed that the applicant was outside Australia when this application was
1 Immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, "Subclass 124 Distinguished Talent Visa", Immi.Homeaffairs.Gov.Au (Webpage,
2019) <https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/distinguished-talent-124#Overview>.
2 Ibid.