1. Student Visa (Subclass 500)

This visa allows international students to live and study in Australia. We assist with:

• New student visa applications
• Student visa extensions
• Change of course or education provider
• GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant) statement guidance
• Visa condition compliance and updates

Includes:

• Work rights of up to 48 hours per fortnight
• Option to bring dependents (spouse and children)
• Pathway to Temporary Graduate visa

2. Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

For international students who have completed 2+ years of study in Australia. Streams include:

• Post-Study Work Stream: For students with a bachelor’s degree or higher from an Australian institution
• Graduate Work Stream: For those with a diploma or trade qualification linked to skill shortages

We can help with:

• Eligibility assessment
• Skills assessment (if required)
• Health checks and documentation

• Work full-time for 2 to 4 years
• Gain skilled work experience in Australia
• Transition to permanent residency (PR) pathways

3. Skilled Migration Visas

For qualified workers who meet Australia’s skilled occupation and points-based criteria.

• Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): PR visa that doesn’t require sponsorship
• Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): State-nominated PR visa, offers additional points
• Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491): 5-year provisional visa for regional areas, leads to PR

• Live and work anywhere in Australia (189)
• Extra points with state nomination (190)
• Pathway to PR via regional living (491)

4. Partner Visas

For spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens, PR holders, or eligible NZ citizens.

• Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) – Apply onshore (inside Australia)
• Partner Visa (Subclass 309/100) – Apply offshore (outside Australia)
• Includes same-sex couples and dependent children

• Relationship evidence preparation
• Bridging visa advice
• De facto verification assistance

5. Parent Visas

We support both permanent and temporary parent visa pathways, including:

• Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143): Faster PR route, higher fee
• Parent Temporary Visa (Subclass 870): Allows stay for up to 10 years without PR

• Medicare access
• No balance-of-family test (870)
• Sponsorship and financial evidence support

6. Employer-Sponsored Visas

Options for skilled workers sponsored by Australian employers:

• Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482): 2–4 year temporary work visa
• Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186): Permanent residency visa

• Employer eligibility checks
• Skills assessments
• PR pathway support

7. Visitor and Bridging Visas

Short-term and transitional visa options:

• Visitor Visa (Subclass 600): Tourism, family visits
• Bridging Visas (A, B, C, etc.): Maintain lawful status between visas

• Guidance on timing and conditions
• Avoid unlawful stay or visa breach

8. Citizenship Applications

We help eligible PR holders become Australian citizens by assisting with:

• Eligibility and residency checks
• Application preparation and documents
• Interview and citizenship test guidance

9. Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)

Was your visa refused or cancelled? We provide expert representation and guidance for:

• Student visa refusals
• Partner or skilled visa rejections
• Bridging visa cancellations

• Honest assessment of appeal viability
• Case strategy, documentation, and representation
• Liaison with lawyers if required

10. Skilled Nominated Visa – Subclass 190

The Subclass 190 visa is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government.

• Permanent residency from day one
• Must be invited to apply after submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI)
• Must meet state-specific nomination criteria (occupation lists, work experience, English level, etc.)
• Points-tested (minimum 65 points, higher scores preferred)

Ausasia can assist with:

• Selecting the right state for your occupation and profile
• Understanding different nomination criteria (Victoria, NSW, QLD, SA, etc.)
• Preparing EOI and skills assessment
• Managing nomination application and visa lodgment

• Access to free schooling for children
• Full Medicare and work rights
• Pathway to Australian citizenship

11. Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa – Subclass 491

The Subclass 491 is a 5-year provisional visa that allows skilled workers and their families to live, work, and study in regional Australia. It leads to PR through Subclass 191 after meeting eligibility requirements.

• State/Territory nomination
• Family sponsorship (if you have a relative in a designated regional area)

Eligibility includes:

• Nomination by a regional area
• Positive skills assessment
• Points-tested (minimum 65 points)
• Commitment to live and work in a regional area for at least 3 years
• Annual taxable income of at least AUD $53,900 for PR eligibility (191 visa)

• Higher visa allocation for 491 in many states
• More flexible requirements than 189/190 in some cases
• Incentives to live in vibrant regional cities like Geelong, Ballarat, Adelaide, Hobart, and Toowoomba