Fourth edition of a step-by-step guide to Australian immigration laws. For use by migration agents, solicitors, community and welfare workers, and individuals applying for visas. Contains information on how the immigration system works, who can apply to come to Australia, the criteria for every visa, how to lodge applications, how they are processed, how to challenge an immigration decision, and entitlements of visa holders in relation to work, medicare and social security. Includes a table of statutes, and an index. It incorporates substantial changes to the law that occurred in September 1994, and other minor amendments to March 1995.