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MARA Registered Migration Agent · Australia-wide

Your Australian visa, handled by people who do this every day.

Australian Immigration Consultants is led by a MARA-registered migration agent helping skilled workers, partners, families, students, and employers navigate the Australian visa system — from your first eligibility check through to visa grant.

2,300+Visas lodged to date
96%First-time approval rate
40+Nationalities represented
MARARegistered migration agent
Visa categories we handle
Skilled Independent Partner & Family Employer Sponsored Student Parent Appeals & AAT

About us

Immigration advice from people who are legally accountable for it

Australian Immigration Consultants was founded by a registered migration agent who saw too many strong applications rejected over avoidable paperwork errors. We've since built a focused migration practice, supporting individuals, families, and employers through every stage of the Australian visa process.

Unlike unregistered "visa advisors," your case is handled directly by a consultant registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA, registration number 2619225) and bound by the Code of Conduct set out in the Migration Act 1958. That means your case is handled by someone qualified, insured, and directly accountable for the advice they give you — not a call centre reading from a script.

We work with clients applying from onshore and offshore, across skilled migration, partner and family visas, employer sponsorship, student pathways, and visa refusals, with consultations available in person in Melbourne or by video call anywhere in the world.

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  • 01
    MARA registered & regulatedYour consultant is a registered migration agent, bound by law to act in your interest.
  • 02
    2,300+ visas lodgedA track record across skilled, family, employer, student, and appeal cases.
  • 03
    Transparent, fixed-fee pricingYou get a written quote after your assessment — no hourly surprises.
  • 04
    End-to-end supportFrom eligibility check to document prep, lodgement, and decision — one team, start to finish.
  • Why choose us

    What clients get that a DIY application doesn't

    Most visa refusals aren't about eligibility — they're about incomplete evidence, missed deadlines, or the wrong visa subclass chosen from the start.

    Registered & regulated

    MARA registration means legal accountability, professional indemnity insurance, and ongoing compliance obligations that unregistered advisors simply don't have.

    Faster, cleaner lodgement

    We know exactly which documents each subclass requires, so your file goes in complete the first time instead of sitting in a request-for-information queue.

    Transparent fixed fees

    You receive an itemised, fixed-fee quote before any work begins — no hourly billing, no surprise charges partway through your case.

    96% first-time approval

    Careful eligibility screening before lodgement means we only proceed once we're confident your case meets the criteria.

    Multilingual support

    Support is available in Mandarin, Hindi, Punjabi, Vietnamese, and Tagalog alongside English.

    Available nationwide

    In-person consultations in Melbourne, and video consultations for clients anywhere in Australia or overseas.

    Our visa services

    Visa support for every stage of your move to Australia

    Every visa subclass has its own eligibility criteria, evidence requirements, and processing timeline. Below is an overview — your free assessment will confirm exactly which pathway fits your situation.

    Subclass 189 / 190 / 491

    Skilled Visas

    Typical processing: 8–14 months

    For applicants with an occupation on the skilled occupation list who want to live and work in Australia permanently, with or without state or territory nomination. We manage your points test, skills assessment liaison, and Expression of Interest (EOI) strategy to maximise your invitation chances.

    Points testSkills assessmentState nominationPR pathway
    Check my eligibility
    Subclass 820/801 · 309/100

    Partner & Family Visas

    Typical processing: 12–24 months

    For married and de facto partners, prospective marriage partners, and eligible family members. We build the relationship evidence file — joint finances, cohabitation history, and statutory declarations — that most refused partner visa applications are missing.

    Relationship evidenceSponsor eligibilityOnshore & offshore
    Check my eligibility
    Subclass 482 / 186 / 494

    Employer Sponsorship

    Typical processing: 3–8 months

    For businesses sponsoring overseas talent and the employees they're sponsoring. We manage Standard Business Sponsorship applications, occupation nomination, and the visa application itself, keeping both employer and employee compliant throughout.

    Sponsorship approvalNominationLabour market testingFor employers
    Check my eligibility
    Subclass 500 / 485

    Student & Graduate Visas

    Typical processing: 4–10 weeks

    For prospective students and recent graduates. We help select a course aligned with your goals, prepare a strong Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement, and guide graduates through the post-study 485 visa application.

    GTE statementCourse selectionPost-study pathway
    Check my eligibility
    Subclass 103 / 143 / 173

    Parent Visas

    Typical processing: 12 months – 12+ years

    For parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. We explain the real difference between contributory and non-contributory pathways — including cost and wait time — so you can choose with full information.

    Contributory pathwayBalance-of-family testSponsorship
    Check my eligibility
    Merits Review · AAT

    Visa Refusals & Appeals

    Strict deadlines apply — act quickly

    If your visa has been refused or cancelled, time limits for review are short and unforgiving. We assess your refusal letter, identify what can realistically be argued at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and prepare submissions and evidence on your behalf.

    AAT merits reviewRefusal reviewSecond opinion
    Get urgent help

    How it works

    Five stages, always in this order

    The Department assesses applications in a fixed order — we prepare yours to match, so nothing sits in a queue waiting on missing evidence.

    01

    Assess

    A free eligibility review against current visa criteria, points tests, and occupation lists.

    02

    Quote

    A written, fixed-fee quote so you know the full cost before any work begins.

    03

    Prepare

    We build your evidence file — assessments, relationship proof, records — checked line by line.

    04

    Lodge

    Your application is submitted through the Department's portal with every document attached.

    05

    Decision

    We monitor your case, respond to any requests, and keep you updated until a decision is made.

    Track record

    Our numbers, from lodged cases

    Figures drawn from applications we've lodged over the past three years.

    96%
    First-time approval rate
    2,300+
    Visas lodged to date
    40+
    Nationalities represented
    4.9 / 5
    Average client rating

    Client stories

    What it's like to work with us

    "Our 482 sponsorship was approved in under five months. They chased every document so we didn't have to."

    PN
    Priya NairSkilled visa, Subclass 189

    "After a refusal from another agent, they rebuilt our partner visa file properly. Approved on the first resubmission."

    JT
    James TanPartner visa applicant

    "Clear timeline, honest answers about our chances, and no surprise fees. Exactly what you want from a migration agent."

    AO
    Amara OkaforEmployer sponsorship, HR Manager

    "They talked us out of a visa subclass we thought we wanted, into one we actually qualified for. Saved us over a year."

    LG
    Luis GarciaSkilled Work Regional, Subclass 491

    "Our AAT appeal succeeded after our student visa was cancelled. I don't think we'd have known where to start alone."

    MH
    Mei HuangAAT merits review

    "Every email answered within a day, and a status update we could check ourselves instead of waiting on news."

    TK
    Tarek KhalilParent visa, Subclass 143

    Meet your migration agent

    Directly accountable for your case, start to finish

    Your application is handled personally, not passed between case workers.

    FS

    Fahad Shamim

    Registered Migration Agent

    Handles skilled, partner, family, employer-sponsored, student, and appeal visa applications personally, from your first assessment through to decision.

    MARN 2619225

    Where we work

    Serving clients across Australia and overseas

    Our office is in Melbourne, but most of our client meetings happen over video call.

    MelbourneHead office
    SydneyVideo consult
    BrisbaneVideo consult
    PerthVideo consult
    AdelaideVideo consult
    OverseasVideo consult

    Resources

    Recent visa & migration updates

    Policy changes and occupation lists shift often — here's what we're currently telling clients.

    Updated this quarter

    2026 changes to the skilled occupation list

    Which occupations were added or removed, and what it means for your points test and nomination options.

    Read the update →
    Updated this quarter

    Partner visa processing times, explained

    Why some partner visa applications clear in 12 months and others take twice as long — and how to avoid the slow lane.

    Read the update →
    Updated this quarter

    What to do after a visa refusal

    Your realistic options after a refusal letter — merits review, ministerial intervention, or reapplication — and the deadlines that apply.

    Read the update →

    Common questions

    Before you book an assessment

    Is the initial visa assessment really free?

    Yes. We review your circumstances against current visa criteria and give you an honest read on your options before any fee is discussed.

    Are you registered with MARA?

    Yes, every consultant handling your case is a registered migration agent with the Migration Agents Registration Authority, as required under the Migration Act.

    Can you help if my visa was already refused?

    Yes. We regularly take on refusal cases, reviewing what went wrong and, where relevant, lodging a merits review with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

    Do you work with applicants outside Australia?

    Yes, we manage both onshore and offshore applications and hold consultations by video call for clients anywhere in the world.

    How much do your services cost?

    Fees depend on the visa subclass and complexity of your case. We provide a fixed, itemised quote after your free assessment, so there are no hidden charges.

    How long does an Australian visa application take?

    Processing times vary by visa subclass, from a few weeks for some visitor visas to over a year for certain skilled and family visas. We give you a realistic estimate specific to your case.

    What's the difference between a migration agent and a lawyer?

    Registered migration agents are specifically trained and regulated to provide immigration assistance, and many handle a far higher volume of visa cases, which keeps them current on fast-changing policy.

    Can you help my employer sponsor me for a visa?

    Yes. We assist both employers and employees through Standard Business Sponsorship, nomination, and visa application stages for subclasses 482, 186, and 494.

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