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  • Student & Graduate
    • 500 Visa – Student VisaAllows people to study in Australia.
    • 590 Visa – Student GuardianAllows a guardian of a student under 18 to accompany the student while in Australia.
    • 485 Visa – Graduate VisasAllows international students who completed at least a Bachelor degree level qualification to live and work in Australia.
  • Family & Partner
    • 309/100 – Partner Visa OffshoreEnable Australian citizens, permanent residents, and Eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their spouse, de facto partner, or fiancé and any dependent children for residency.
    • 820/801 - Partner Visa OnshoreEnable Australian citizens, permanent residents, and Eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their spouse, de facto partner, or fiancé and any dependent children for residency.
    • 300 – Prospective Marriage VisaEnable Australian citizens, permanent residents, and Eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their fiancé and any dependent children for residency.
    • Parent VisasProvide pathways for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or Eligible New Zealand citizens to join their families, with both temporary and permanent residency options available.
    • Child VisasTailored to reunite children with their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen parents, adoptive parents, or guardian relatives.
  • Skilled & Talent
    • 189 Visa – Skilled Independent VisaFor skilled individuals seeking permanent residency in Australia without the need for sponsorship or nomination.
    • 190 Visa – Skilled Nominated Visa Provides skilled individuals with a pathway to permanent residency in Australia with support from an Australian State or Territory government.
    • 491 Visa – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)A temporary visa for skilled individuals to live and work in regional Australia, requiring the support of an Australian State/Territory Government or eligible relative.
    • 191 Visa – Permanent Residence Skilled RegionalThe dedicated pathway to permanent residency for skilled individuals who hold provisional Subclass 491 regional visa.
    • 858 Visa – National Innovation Visa (NIV)For talented individuals with an international reputation for excellence to migrate based on their skills and experience.
  • Employer Sponsored Visas
    • 482 Visa – Skills In DemandAllows businesses to meet workforce needs by sponsoring skilled workers for up to 4 years.
    • 186 Visa – Employer Nomination SchemeDesigned for skilled individuals to secure permanent residency in Australia with the backing of employer sponsorship.
    • 494 Visa – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)A 5-year provisional visa aimed at addressing skills shortages in regional Australia, with a pathway to permanent residency.
    • 191 Visa – Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)The dedicated pathway to permanent residency for skilled individuals who hold provisional Subclass 494 regional visa.
    • 400 Visa – Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist)Tailored for short-term, non-ongoing work, this visa allows business to employ skilled workers for specific projects.
    • 403 Visa – Temporary Work (International Relations)For individuals seeking entry into Australia for specific activities such as diplomatic work, participation in government-sponsored programs, or fulfilling other international obligations.
    • 407 Visa – Training VisaA specialized pathway to support professional development and skill enrichment via formalized, workplace-based training programs.
    • 408 Visa – Temporary ActivityThe visa for a number of short-term activities in Australia, including cultural, sporting, entertainment, and research.
    • Labour AgreementsNegotiated arrangement between a business and the Department of Home Affairs, allowing for the sponsorship of skilled and semi-skilled occupations where there are clear skill shortages.
  • Other Visa Services
    • Resident Return Visas & Australian CitizenshipMaintain your permanent visa or become an Australian Citizen.
    • Working Holiday VisasFor young adult travellers looking to live and work in Australia for a short period.
    • Visitor VisasOptions for Visitors to Australia for tourism, business, or medical treatment
    • Options for New Zealand CitizensImmigration options for New Zealand Citizens and their family members.
    • Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)Allows applicants to appeal against the refusal of a visa, nomination, or sponsorship with an independent body.
    • Corporate Immigration ServicesTailored immigration strategies and initiatives for businesses looking to employ skilled workers in Australia.
  • Student & Graduate
    • 500 Visa – Student VisaAllows people to study in Australia.
    • 590 Visa – Student GuardianAllows a guardian of a student under 18 to accompany the student while in Australia.
    • 485 Visa – Graduate VisasAllows international students who completed at least a Bachelor degree level qualification to live and work in Australia.
  • Family & Partner
    • 309/100 – Partner Visa OffshoreEnable Australian citizens, permanent residents, and Eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their spouse, de facto partner, or fiancé and any dependent children for residency.
    • 820/801 - Partner Visa OnshoreEnable Australian citizens, permanent residents, and Eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their spouse, de facto partner, or fiancé and any dependent children for residency.
    • 300 – Prospective Marriage VisaEnable Australian citizens, permanent residents, and Eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their fiancé and any dependent children for residency.
    • Parent VisasProvide pathways for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or Eligible New Zealand citizens to join their families, with both temporary and permanent residency options available.
    • Child VisasTailored to reunite children with their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen parents, adoptive parents, or guardian relatives.
  • Skilled & Talent
    • 189 Visa – Skilled Independent VisaFor skilled individuals seeking permanent residency in Australia without the need for sponsorship or nomination.
    • 190 Visa – Skilled Nominated Visa Provides skilled individuals with a pathway to permanent residency in Australia with support from an Australian State or Territory government.
    • 491 Visa – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)A temporary visa for skilled individuals to live and work in regional Australia, requiring the support of an Australian State/Territory Government or eligible relative.
    • 191 Visa – Permanent Residence Skilled RegionalThe dedicated pathway to permanent residency for skilled individuals who hold provisional Subclass 491 regional visa.
    • 858 Visa – National Innovation Visa (NIV)For talented individuals with an international reputation for excellence to migrate based on their skills and experience.
  • Employer Sponsored Visas
    • 482 Visa – Skills In DemandAllows businesses to meet workforce needs by sponsoring skilled workers for up to 4 years.
    • 186 Visa – Employer Nomination SchemeDesigned for skilled individuals to secure permanent residency in Australia with the backing of employer sponsorship.
    • 494 Visa – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)A 5-year provisional visa aimed at addressing skills shortages in regional Australia, with a pathway to permanent residency.
    • 191 Visa – Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)The dedicated pathway to permanent residency for skilled individuals who hold provisional Subclass 494 regional visa.
    • 400 Visa – Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist)Tailored for short-term, non-ongoing work, this visa allows business to employ skilled workers for specific projects.
    • 403 Visa – Temporary Work (International Relations)For individuals seeking entry into Australia for specific activities such as diplomatic work, participation in government-sponsored programs, or fulfilling other international obligations.
    • 407 Visa – Training VisaA specialized pathway to support professional development and skill enrichment via formalized, workplace-based training programs.
    • 408 Visa – Temporary ActivityThe visa for a number of short-term activities in Australia, including cultural, sporting, entertainment, and research.
    • Labour AgreementsNegotiated arrangement between a business and the Department of Home Affairs, allowing for the sponsorship of skilled and semi-skilled occupations where there are clear skill shortages.
  • Other Visa Services
    • Resident Return Visas & Australian CitizenshipMaintain your permanent visa or become an Australian Citizen.
    • Working Holiday VisasFor young adult travellers looking to live and work in Australia for a short period.
    • Visitor VisasOptions for Visitors to Australia for tourism, business, or medical treatment
    • Options for New Zealand CitizensImmigration options for New Zealand Citizens and their family members.
    • Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)Allows applicants to appeal against the refusal of a visa, nomination, or sponsorship with an independent body.
    • Corporate Immigration ServicesTailored immigration strategies and initiatives for businesses looking to employ skilled workers in Australia.
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Employer Sponsored Visas

482 Skills In Demand Visa (SID)

186 Visa – Employer Nomination Scheme

494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa

191 Visa – Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)

400 Visa – Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist)

403 Visa – Temporary Work (International Relations)

407 Visa – Training Visa

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Family & Partner Visas

820/801 – Onshore Partner Visas

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300 – Prospective Marriage Visa

461 – New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa

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Skilled & Talent Visas

189 Skilled Independent Visa

190 Skilled Nominated Visa

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191 Permanent Residence Skilled Regional Visa

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Student and Graduate Visas

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