Australian Visa Guides
Detailed, plain-English guides to the visa subclasses we work with most, written by our MARA registered migration agent (MARN 2619203). Each guide covers eligibility, process and common pitfalls — read the one that matches your situation, then book a consultation for advice specific to you.
Subclass 189 — Skilled Independent Visa
Points test, occupation lists, and the full permanent visa pathway with no sponsor required.
Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated Visa
How NSW state nomination works, eligibility criteria, and how it compares to the 189.
Subclass 491 — Regional Provisional Visa
Designated regional areas, processing time, and the pathway to permanent residency via the 191.
Subclass 482 — Employer Sponsored (TSS)
The Skills in Demand reforms, the three sponsorship pathways, and the road to permanent residency.
Subclass 186 — Direct Entry
Employer nomination for permanent residency without a prior 482 — skills assessment and experience rules.
Subclass 820/801 — Partner Visa (Onshore)
The genuine relationship test, a full evidence checklist, and the two-stage onshore process.
Subclass 309/100 — Partner Visa (Offshore)
The offshore timeline, and how it differs from the onshore 820/801 stream.
Parent Visa 143 vs 864
Which contributory parent visa applies to you, the balance of family test, and Assurance of Support.
ART Tribunal Visa Appeals
Appealing a visa refusal or cancellation to the Administrative Review Tribunal, plus NOICC responses.
Corporate & Global Mobility
For employers: sponsor approval, nominations, employer-sponsored visas and ongoing sponsor compliance.
Victorian Points Test Calculator
Free tool: estimate your score out of 950 for Victorian nomination on the 190 and 491 visas.
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