SERVICES
Migration advice for your next chapter
Australian migration pathways can vary significantly depending on your circumstances, goals and migration history.
At Explore Migration, we assist individuals, families, skilled professionals and Australian businesses with a range of temporary and permanent migration pathways.
Whether you know exactly which visa you need or you're still trying to understand your options, we're here to help you determine what comes next.
FINDING THE RIGHT PATHWAY
There is rarely a single answer when it comes to migration.
The pathway that may be appropriate for one person may not be suitable for another, even when their circumstances appear similar. Visa eligibility can depend on factors such as your occupation, qualifications, relationship, sponsorship arrangements, previous visa history and long-term plans.
Our role is to understand the circumstances behind your situation and help you identify the pathways that may be available to you.
From initial eligibility assessments through to application preparation and ongoing assistance, we can support you at different stages of your migration journey.
EMPLOYER SPONSORED VISAS
Connecting Australian businesses with skilled workers
Employer sponsorship can provide Australian businesses with a pathway to recruit skilled workers where appropriate local skills are not available. We assist both employers and skilled workers throughout the relevant stages of the sponsorship process.
For employers, the process can involve sponsorship requirements, nomination criteria, labour market considerations and ongoing obligations.
For workers, understanding whether an employer-sponsored pathway is available can be an important part of planning a longer-term future in Australia.
WE CAN ASSIST WITH
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494)
Standard Business Sponsorship and nomination applications
Our aim is to help employers understand their responsibilities while ensuring sponsored workers understand the requirements of their proposed pathway.
GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION
Planning a skilled migration pathway
Skilled migration can provide opportunities for qualified professionals seeking to establish a longer-term future in Australia.
However, eligibility involves more than simply having an occupation that appears on a skilled occupation list. Factors such as age, qualifications, skilled employment, English language ability, skills assessments, points and State nomination requirements may all need to be considered.
We assist skilled professionals in assessing their circumstances and understanding the pathways that may be available to them.
PATHWAYS INCLUDE
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
State and territory nomination
Skills assessments
Points and eligibility considerations
Skilled migration strategy
If you're unsure whether your current circumstances are competitive or which pathway to pursue, we can help you understand the factors that may need to be considered.
FNQ DAMA & LABOUR AGREEMENTS
Regional migration for Far North Queensland
For employers operating in regional areas, finding and retaining skilled workers can present unique challenges.
The Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement provides eligible employers with access to an agreed framework for recruiting overseas workers in occupations and circumstances covered by the agreement.
Explore Migration assists eligible employers and skilled workers in understanding the requirements and considerations associated with FNQ DAMA and labour agreement pathways.
WE CAN ASSIST WITH
FNQ DAMA visa eligibility under the 482, 494 or 186 (Labour Agreement Stream)
Employer requirements
Labour agreement considerations
Occupation and position requirements, as well as understanding applicable concessions and requirements
Regional migration pathways can involve requirements that differ from standard visa pathways. Obtaining appropriate advice early can help employers and workers understand whether a pathway may be suitable before significant time and resources are committed.
NATIONAL INNOVATION VISA
For individuals with exceptional talent and achievement
The National Innovation visa is designed for individuals who demonstrate exceptional talent or achievements and have the potential to make a significant contribution to Australia.
These applications require careful consideration of an applicant's background, achievements, evidence and overall presentation. We provide guidance to applicants considering whether this pathway may be appropriate for their circumstances.
OUR ASSISTANCE MAY INCLUDE
Initial eligibility assessment
Reviewing professional achievements
Considering supporting evidence
Strategic presentation of your background
Application preparation & guidance regarding relevant requirements
The National Innovation visa is a highly selective pathway. An initial assessment can help determine whether your circumstances appear suitable for further consideration.
TEMPORARY GRADUATE VISAS
Graduating from an Australian institution can be an important milestone, but it can also raise a new question, what happens next?
The Temporary Graduate visa may provide eligible graduates with an opportunity to remain in Australia after completing their studies and gain further Australian experience.
We assist graduates in understanding the relevant eligibility requirements and considering how their current visa fits into their broader migration plans.
WE CAN ASSIST WITH
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
Eligibility assessments
Application preparation
Supporting documentation
Understanding applicable requirements
Considering potential future migration pathways
Your graduate visa may be one stage of a much longer migration journey. Where appropriate, we can also help you understand what options may be worth considering beyond your current visa.
FAMILY & PARTNER VISAS
Helping families navigate the migration process
For many people, migration is ultimately about being together.
Family visa applications can involve significant personal circumstances and detailed requirements, particularly where applicants need to demonstrate relationships, dependency, family circumstances or other eligibility criteria.
We assist clients with a range of family migration matters and take the time to understand the circumstances behind each application.
WE CAN ASSIST WITH
Partner visa applications
Prospective Marriage visa applications
Child visa pathways
Parent visa pathways
Relationship and family evidence
Application preparation and lodgement
Responding to requests for further information where applicable
Whether you're preparing an application from within Australia or overseas, we can help you understand the requirements and prepare your matter appropriately.
DOCUMENT CHECK SERVICE
Preparing Your Own Application?
Not everyone needs full representation.
If you've decided to prepare your visa application yourself but want an experienced professional to review your documents before submission, our Document Check Service provides an additional level of review.
We can review the information and supporting documents you provide and identify potential gaps, inconsistencies or areas that may require further attention.
THIS SERVICE MAY BE SUITABLE IF YOU:
Are preparing your own visa application
Want an experienced professional to review your documents
Are unsure whether you have provided sufficient supporting evidence
Want to identify potential issues before lodgement
Would like additional confidence in the completeness of your application
The Document Check Service is designed as a review service rather than full representation of your matter.
Rather than paying a complete professional fee, the document check service is calculated at a rate of $280AUD per hour. We cannot provide an estimate of the time it will take to review the evidence. Once the review is complete you will receive an letter of advice with all concluding’s.
01 — UNDERSTAND
We start by understanding your circumstances, history and goals.
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02 — ASSESS
We consider the requirements and potential pathways relevant to your situation.
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03 — STRATEGISE
Where appropriate, we develop a considered approach for moving forward.
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04 — PREPARE
We work through the information and documentation required for your matter.
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05 — SUPPORT
We remain available throughout your engagement and keep you informed as your matter progresses.
NOT SURE WHICH SERVICE YOU NEED?
That’s okay.
You don’t need to know which visa pathway is right for you before contacting Explore Migration. That’s what we’re here to help you understand.
Get started with either a Free Online Assessment or a Free Initial Consultation.
Complete our online assessment in your own time and a Registered Migration Agent will personally review your circumstances and respond within 1 business day. Or, if you’d prefer to talk things through, book a free initial consultation to discuss your circumstances and migration goals directly with us.
We’ll help identify potential visa pathways, explain the key eligibility considerations that may apply and provide guidance on your recommended next steps.
There is no cost and no obligation to proceed with our services.