Migration Law

Moving to a new country is an exciting time but it can also be fraught with challenges. Whether you want to live, work or study in Australia, making sure that you have your immigration visa organised can be a significant relief. Our registered migration agents and migration law specialists have experience helping people move to Australia.

Skilled migration

Australia’s skilled migration program has a strict process that must be followed to be successful. Under this program people with a range of professions and qualifications may be eligible to move to Australia either temporarily or permanently. A skilled migrant visa may also provide a pathway to citizenship. The process may involve making sure your qualifications are on the Australian skilled migrant list, completing an Expression of Interest, fulfilling the Australian immigration points system and completing a detailed application.

Employer-sponsored visas

Employers can sponsor people who have specific skills to work in Australia temporarily or under a permanent resident visa. To qualify for this arrangement both the employer and the potential employee must meet specific criteria and complete the visa application process.

Student visas

With world-class universities and an enviable lifestyle, Australia is the destination of choice for thousands of students around the world. If you want to study in Australia or renew your student visa you can do this either in Australia or overseas but you will need to fulfil certain criteria.

Business migration

If you have experience owning and managing businesses, you may be able to apply for business immigration to Australia. These are sometimes called business entrepreneurial or innovation visas. This may allow you to establish or work in a management position in a business. The visa program may require you to invest a certain amount in Australia and live here either temporarily or permanently.

Family and partners

Depending on your circumstances, you may want to bring your partner, children or even family members to Australia to live with you permanently or to visit for a short period of time. There is a range of spouse and marriage visa options that may be available to you, depending on your visa and personal circumstances.

Our experienced Australian immigration lawyers can:

• Advise you on Australian visa types and costs
• Give you advice on your Australian visa application
• Help you apply for permanent residency in Australia
• Liaise with the Department of Home Affairs on your behalf
• Help you put your immigration papers together
• Give you advice on immigration and citizenship in Australia
• Represent you at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal or Court

We can help you with the following visas:

Visitor visas:

• Visitor visa – 600
  • Tourist stream
  • Sponsored Family stream
  • Business Visitor stream
• Work & Holiday visa – 462
• Working Holiday visa – 417

Family visas:

• Partner Visa - 820/801 (onshore) & 309/100) offshore
• Fiance (Prospective Marriage) visa – 100
• Parents visa
  • Contributory Parent (Provisional) visa – 173
  • Contributory Parent (Permanent) visa – 143
  • Contributory Aged Parent (Provisional) visa – 884
  • Contributory Aged Parent (Permanent) visa – 864
  • Parent (Permanent) visa – 103 (offshore & onshore)
  • Aged Parent (Permanent) visa – 804 (onshore)
  • Sponsored Parent (Provisional) visa – 870
• Child visas
  • Adoption visa – 102
  • Child visa – 101
  • Child Onshore – 802
• Relative & Carer visas
  • Age Dependent Relative visa – 114 (offshore) & 838 (onshore)
  • Remaining Relative visa – 115 (offshore) & 835 (onshore)
  • Carer visa – 116 (offshore) & 836 (onshore)
  • Orphan Relative visa – 117 (offshore) & 837 (onshore)

Study & Training visas:

• Student visa – 500
• Student Guardian visa – 509
• Training visa – 407

Business visas:

• Business Innovation & Investment Visa (Provisional - 188)
  • Business & Innovation (188A)
  • Investor (188B)
  • Significant Investor (188C)
  • Premium Investor (188D)
  • Entrepreneur (188E)
• Business Innovation & Investment Visa (Permanent - 888)
• Business Talent Visa (132)

Working & Skilled visas:

• Employer Nomination Scheme (Permanent) visa – 186
  • Direct Entry stream
  • Labour Agreement stream
  • Temporary Residence Transition stream
• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Permanent) visa – 187
  • Direct Entry stream
  • Temporary Residence Transition stream
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa – 494
  • Employer Sponsored stream
  • Labour Agreement stream
  • Subsequent Entrant stream
• Skilled Independent (Permanent) visa – 189 
  • Pointed Tested stream
  • New-Zealand stream
• Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa – 190  
• Skilled-Recognised Graduate (Provisional) visa – 476
• Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa – 489
  • Extended pathway
  • Subsequent Entry pathway
• Skilled Regional (Permanent) visa – 887
• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – 491
  • Main Applicant stream
  • Subsequent Entrant stream
• Temporary Activity (Provisional) visa – 408
  • Special Program stream
  • Religious Work stream
  • Research Activities stream
  • Invited Participants stream
  • Sporting Activities stream
  • Entertainment Activities
  • Superyatch Crew stream
  • Exchange Arrangements stream
  • Domestic Work for Executives stream
• Temporary Graduate (Provisional) visa – 485
  • Graduate Work Stream
  • Post-Study Work stream
• Temporary Skill Shortage (Provisional) visa – 482
  • Short-term stream
  • Medium-term stream
  • Labour Agreement stream
  • Subsequent entrant stream

Other Visas:

• Bridging visa A – BVA – 010
• Bridging visa B – BVB – 020
• Bridging visa C – BVC – 030
• Bridging visa E – BVE – 050 & 051
• Medical Treatment visa – 602
• Resident Return visa - 155 & 157