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Partner & Prospective Marriage Visas
820/801, 309/100, subclass 300 and complex relationship issues.
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Australian Immigration Law Services
From straightforward visa applications to review, court and status-resolution matters, our service pages explain the main pathways and the issues that commonly require legal analysis.
The information below is a general introduction. Eligibility, application validity, review rights and strategy depend on the facts and the law in force at the relevant time.
Family Migration
Family Migration
Partner, parent and child migration pathways.
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Parent Visas
Permanent, contributory, aged and sponsored temporary parent pathways.
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Child & Dependent Child Visas
Child, adoption, dependent child and related family visa matters.
Skilled, Employer & Innovation
Skilled, Employer & Innovation
Skilled migration, sponsorship and talent pathways.
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Skilled Migration
Subclass 189, 190 and 491, SkillSelect and state nomination.
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Employer-Sponsored Visas
Subclass 482 SID, 186 ENS and 494 employer-sponsored pathways.
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National Innovation Visa
Invitation-only subclass 858 pathway for high-calibre talent.
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Business & Investment – Legacy Matters
Existing subclass 188 and 888 matters after closure of the BIIP to new applications.
Study, Temporary Visas & Status
Study, Temporary Visas & Status
Study, visit, travel and bridging visa issues.
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Student & Student Guardian Visas
Subclass 500 and 590, Genuine Student and the 2 October 2026 rule changes.
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Visitor & Other Temporary Visas
Visitor, Temporary Graduate, Training and short-stay work visas.
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Resident Return & Bridging Visas
Subclass 155/157 and BVA, BVB, BVC and BVE matters.
Complex Matters, Review & Citizenship
Complex Matters, Review & Citizenship
Adverse decisions, protection, Tribunal, Court and post-review work.
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Protection & Humanitarian Matters
Onshore protection, offshore humanitarian pathways and related review issues.
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Visa Refusals, Cancellations & Compliance
NOICC, section 57, character, Schedule 3, section 48, waivers and integrity issues.
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ART Reviews
Merits review before the Administrative Review Tribunal.
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Migration Judicial Review & Federal Court Matters
Jurisdictional error and migration court proceedings.
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Ministerial Intervention
Sections 351/501J and related post-review requests.
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Australian Citizenship
Citizenship by conferral, descent and evidence issues.
Visa Guidance
Popular visa guides
Detailed introductions to commonly used visa subclasses and pathways, organised so you can understand the purpose of each visa, the main stages and the issues that often need closer attention.
Family Migration
Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)
The onshore Partner visa pathway for eligible spouses and de facto partners applying in Australia.
Family MigrationPartner Visa (Subclass 309/100)
The offshore Partner visa pathway for eligible spouses and de facto partners.
Family MigrationProspective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)
A temporary fiancé(e) pathway for eligible applicants who intend to marry in Australia.
Employer Sponsored MigrationSkills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)
A temporary employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers filling nominated roles in Australia.
Employer Sponsored MigrationEmployer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186)
A permanent employer-sponsored visa with Temporary Residence Transition, Direct Entry and Labour Agreement pathways.
Employer Sponsored MigrationSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa (Subclass 494)
A regional employer-sponsored provisional visa for skilled roles in designated regional Australia.
Skilled MigrationSkilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
A points-tested permanent visa for invited skilled applicants who do not require state or employer sponsorship.
Skilled MigrationSkilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
A permanent points-tested visa requiring nomination by an Australian state or territory.
Skilled MigrationSkilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)
A five-year provisional visa for invited skilled applicants nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible relative.
Study & Temporary VisasStudent Visa (Subclass 500)
The main visa for international students undertaking eligible full-time study in Australia.
Study & Temporary VisasTemporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
A temporary post-study visa for eligible recent graduates of Australian institutions.
Study & Temporary VisasVisitor Visa (Subclass 600)
A temporary visa with streams for tourism, family visits and certain business visitor activities.
Study & Temporary VisasTemporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa (Subclass 400)
A short-stay visa for highly specialised work or, in limited cases, activities in Australia’s interest.
Study & Temporary VisasTraining Visa (Subclass 407)
A temporary visa for structured workplace-based occupational training or professional development.
Study & Temporary VisasTemporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)
A temporary visa covering specified activities such as endorsed events, special programs, entertainment and other eligible activities.
Status & Return to AustraliaResident Return Visa (Subclass 155/157)
A travel facility for Australian permanent residents and former permanent residents who need to return to Australia as permanent residents.
Status & Return to AustraliaBridging Visas A, B, C, D and E
Temporary visas that can maintain lawful status or manage travel while another immigration process is underway.
Family MigrationSponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870)
A temporary pathway allowing eligible parents to spend extended periods with family in Australia.
Family MigrationChild Visas (Subclass 101 and 802)
Permanent child visa pathways for eligible dependent children of Australian parents or permanent residents.
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