Complex Matters

Australian Citizenship

Becoming a citizen of Australia is an important decision as it is a recognition that you are making a commitment to Australia, its people, and its way of life. Australian citizenship is a privilege offering significant rewards.

Australian Citizenship

There are different pathways to Australian Citizenship. You must meet eligibility criteria relevant to your pathway before you can apply.

Resident Return Visa

A resident return visa allows Australian permanent residents to return to Australia if a travel facility attached to their visa has expired.

Family Visas

Australian government recognises the need for family and dependent relatives to live together. This scheme permits eligible Australians and NZ citizens to sponsor their partners, children, parents and dependent relatives for Australian Permanent Residency.

Partner Visa

A partner visa lets partners of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily or permanently.

Prospective Marriage Visa

A prospective marriage visa lets individuals come to Australia temporarily to marry their prospective spouse and then apply for a Partner visa.

Parent Visa

A parent visa lets parents to live in Australia permanently if they have a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

NZ Citizen Family Relationship visa

A NZ citizenship family relationship visa allows a non-New Zealand family member of a New Zealand citizen to live and work in Australia for up to five years.

Carer Visa

A carer visa lets you move to Australia permanently to care for someone with a long-term medical condition.

Child Visa

A child visa lets a child outside or inside Australia to move to Australia permanently to live with their parents.

Remaining Relative Visa

A remaining relative visa lets people move to Australia permanently to be with their only close family members.

Individual Visas

There are many reasons why you might want to visit, live or work in Australia. Whatever your reason is, there is a range of options available. The most suitable visa for you will largely depend on your circumstances and illegibility.

Visitor Visa

A visitor visa lets people visit Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends or for purposes other than employment or medical treatment.

Student Visa

A student visa allows international students to come to Australia temporarily to undertake an eligible course of study.

Temporary Graduate Visa

A temporary graduate visa allows international students to live, study and work in Australia after completing their studies.

Global Talent Visa

A global talent visa allows people with outstanding achievements in an eligible field to migrate to Australia permanently.

Protection Visa

A protection visa is for people who engage Australia’s protection obligations as a refugee or meet other protection criteria.

Refugee Visa

A refugee visa is for people outside Australia, not in their home country and unable to return due to persecution for various reasons.

Reviews and Appeals

If your visa application is refused or you had your visa cancelled, it may be possible to make an appeal for review of your decision. Our registered migration agents can help you lodge an appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

Visa Refusals

We will guide you through the process, accompany you to the hearing and follow up with submissions if necessary.

Visa Cancellations

If you are in Australia at the time of your visa cancellation, there may be an option to have this decision revoked.

Ministerial Intervention

If the Minister decides to intervene, he/she has the ability to grant the visa as they see fit.

Work and Business

There are many opportunities for qualified individuals to work in Australia, either temporarily or permanently. Depending on your migration needs, skills and experience, you can apply for an Independent, State Sponsored or Employer Sponsored visa.

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

This visa enables international skilled workers with recognised experience to be nominated by an eligible Australian business to work and live in Australia on a temporary basis.

Employer Nominated Scheme (ENS) Visa

This visa enables international skilled workers with recognised experience to be nominated by an eligible Australian business to work and live in Australia on a permanent basis.

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional

This provisional visa enables international skilled workers with recognised experience to be nominated by eligible Australian businesses in regional areas, to work and live in Australia.

Skilled Independent Visa

This permanent visa enables international skilled applicants to live and work in Australia. To be able to apply for this visa you need to submit an expression of interest and be invited to apply.

Skilled Work Regional Visa

This visa enables skilled applicants, nominated by an Australian state or family member, to live and work in regional Australia for 5 years. Holders of this visa can apply for PR.

Skilled Nominated Visa

This visa is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who wish to work and live in Australia. You need to be nominated by an Australian state or territory before you can apply.

Temporary Activity Visa

This visa allows individuals to come to Australia for up to four years to do specific work on a short-term, temporary basis. It covers a wide range of specialised events, programs and activities.

Temporary Work Visa

This visa lets individuals come to Australia to do short-term, highly specialised work. It is available for workers with specialised skills, knowledge or experience not generally available in Australia.

Training and Research

This visa allows you to take part in workplace-based occupational training to improve skills for your job, area of tertiary study, field of expertise or in a professional development program in Australia.

Business Innovation and Investment

This provisional visa allows you to own and manage a business in Australia, conduct business and investment activity in Australia or undertake an entrepreneurial activity in Australia.

Bridging Visa

This visa lets you stay in Australia lawfully on a temporary basis while your immigration status is resolved. The type of bridging visa you need to apply for will depend on your circumstances.

Working Holiday

This visa enables young people with an eligible passport to holiday and work in Australia. It provides opportunities for cultural exchange and closer ties between Australia and other countries.