Clear Answers to Your Australian Visa Questions

Registered Migration Agents and Migration Lawyers are qualified professionals who stay up to date with Australian migration law and policy. They can assess your eligibility, explain your options, identify potential risks, and help prepare a complete application to give you the best possible chance of success.

With over 20 years of migration experience, eVisas has built a reputation for honest advice, personalised service, and strong visa outcomes. We take the time to understand your circumstances and provide clear, practical guidance tailored to your goals.

Yes. While we are based in Brisbane, we assist clients throughout Australia and around the world via phone, email, Zoom, and online consultations.

We assist with employer-sponsored visas, partner visas, family visas, skilled visas, student visas, visitor visas, graduate visas, citizenship applications, appeals, and a range of other migration matters.

Your initial assessment is free. Professional fees vary depending on the visa type and complexity of your matter. We provide transparent fixed-fee pricing and explain all costs before commencing work.

Processing times vary depending on the visa subclass, application complexity, and Department of Home Affairs processing volumes. We ensure your application is thoroughly prepared to help minimise unnecessary delays.

Many visa subclasses allow eligible partners and dependent children to be included. Eligibility depends on the specific visa and your individual circumstances.

Depending on your situation, you may be eligible to appeal the decision, apply for another visa, or explore alternative pathways. We can assess your options and advise on the best course of action.

A Bridging Visa allows you to remain lawfully in Australia while your visa application is being processed or while you finalise your immigration matter.

Yes. We assess your circumstances and identify suitable permanent residency pathways based on your qualifications, work experience, family relationships, and long-term goals.

An Employer-Sponsored Visa allows an Australian employer to sponsor an overseas worker to fill a position where suitable local workers are unavailable.

Common pathways include the Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) leading to a permanent Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (subclass 186) visa.

The subclass 482 visa is a temporary employer-sponsored visa. The subclass 186 visa provides permanent residency and may be available through Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition or Labour Agreement pathways.

You generally have a limited period to find a new sponsor, apply for another visa, or make arrangements to leave Australia. Professional advice should be sought as soon as possible.

No. Businesses must first become an approved sponsor and meet specific requirements demonstrating a genuine need for the position.

Potentially. However, you generally cannot simply commence work with another employer without the appropriate sponsorship arrangements being approved.

Yes. Most employer-sponsored visas allow eligible partners and dependent children to be included in the application.

Many employer-sponsored pathways provide direct permanent residency or a pathway to permanent residency after meeting certain requirements.

Applicants who are married to or in a genuine de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen may be eligible.

No. De facto couples can apply provided they meet the relationship requirements and can demonstrate a genuine and ongoing relationship.

Onshore Partner Visas (subclass 820/801) are lodged while you are in Australia. Offshore Partner Visas (subclass 309/100) are generally lodged while you are outside Australia.

Evidence generally covers four key areas: financial commitments, household arrangements, social recognition of the relationship, and mutual commitment to a shared future.

Yes. Australian migration law recognises eligible same-sex relationships.

Applicants who lodge an onshore Partner Visa receive work rights through a Bridging Visa.

Yes. Eligible dependent children can often be included in a Partner Visa application.

Processing times vary depending on individual circumstances and the quality of evidence provided.

Family visas include Parent Visas, Child Visas, Remaining Relative Visas, Carer Visas, and other family migration pathways.

Australian citizens and permanent residents may be able to sponsor their parents through various parent visa pathways.

Contributory visas have higher government charges but generally shorter processing times.

Many parent visas require that at least half of the applicant's children live permanently in Australia, or more children live in Australia than any other country.

Yes. Child Visa pathways may be available for eligible children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.

Processing times vary significantly depending on the visa subclass and annual visa allocations.

In some cases, a Visitor Visa may be available while a permanent family visa application is being processed.

Certain visa pathways may be available depending on your relationship and individual circumstances.

Visitor Visas generally allow tourism, visiting family and friends, and limited business visitor activities.

No. Visitor Visas generally prohibit work in Australia.

Study is usually permitted for up to three months.

This visa allows an eligible Australian family member to sponsor a relative visiting Australia.

Condition 8503 prevents you from applying for most other substantive visas while you remain in Australia unless exceptional circumstances apply. It is rarely included on a Visitor Visa.

This depends on your visa conditions and individual circumstances.

Yes. Many Visitor Visa applicants travel to Australia to visit family and friends.

Depending on the reason for refusal, you may be able to reapply or explore alternative visa options.

The most common skilled visas are the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189), Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), and Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491).

The process generally includes obtaining a Skills Assessment, lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI), obtaining state nomination where required, receiving an invitation, and lodging a visa application.

A Skills Assessment confirms that your qualifications and work experience meet Australian standards for your nominated occupation.

The minimum threshold is generally 65 points, although competitive occupations often require significantly higher scores to receive an invitation.

An EOI is submitted through SkillSelect and allows the Australian Government and State Governments to assess your eligibility for invitation.

Yes. Skilled Independent and State Nominated visas do not require employer sponsorship.

Yes. Eligible partners and dependent children can usually be included in your application.

Many skilled migration pathways provide permanent residency or a pathway to permanent residency.

You must be enrolled in an approved course, meet the Genuine Student requirement, hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), and satisfy applicable financial, health, character, and English language requirements.

Student visa holders may work subject to the conditions attached to their visa and Australian workplace laws.

In many cases, eligible family members can be included as dependants.

Potentially. However, changing courses incorrectly may affect your visa status. Professional advice is recommended before making any changes.

OSHC is mandatory health insurance that most international students must maintain while studying in Australia.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485), Skilled Visa, Employer-Sponsored Visa, or a further Student Visa.

Failing a subject does not automatically affect your visa, but ongoing academic issues may impact your enrolment and compliance requirements.

Many graduates transition to a Temporary Graduate Visa or another permanent residency pathway.

The ART reviews certain visa refusals and cancellations made by the Department of Home Affairs.

Time limits are strict and vary depending on the visa type. Some appeals must be lodged within as little as 28 days.

Yes. We assist with appeal preparation, submissions, evidence gathering, and representation throughout the review process.

Generally, you must have lived in Australia lawfully for four years, including at least the last 12 months as a permanent resident, and satisfy residency and character requirements.

Yes. We can assess your eligibility, prepare your application, and guide you through the citizenship process.

Yes. We regularly assist clients responding to health issues, character concerns, visa cancellation notices, sponsorship compliance matters, and other complex migration issues.