Migration Services Melbourne

Melbourne is home to one of Australia's largest and most diverse migrant communities, and demand for reliable migration services in Melbourne has never been higher. Between the 25% visa fee increase that took effect on 1 July 2026 and tightening skilled occupation requirements, getting expert guidance before you lodge is no longer optional — it's the difference between a smooth grant and a costly refusal.

This guide breaks down every major migration pathway available through Melbourne-based consultants, current government costs, and how Australian Immigration Consultants helps applicants navigate the process with a MARA-registered agent.

Skilled & Employer-Sponsored Visa Services in Melbourne

Melbourne applicants typically pursue one of five core skilled pathways:

• Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) – no state or employer sponsorship required
• Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) – requires Victorian state nomination through the Live in Melbourne ROI process
• Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) – for regional Victoria
• Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) – employer-sponsored, temporary
• Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) – employer-sponsored, permanent

For 2026-27, the Core Skills Income Threshold sits at $79,423, and the Specialist Skills Income Threshold at $146,576 — both must be met at the time of nomination, not when the role was first offered. A Melbourne migration consultant helps you match your occupation against the CSOL/MLTSSL lists, run a skills assessment with the correct authority (VETASSESS, EA, ACS, TRA), and build a points-test-ready Expression of Interest through SkillSelect.

Partner, Family & Visitor Visa Support

Family reunification remains one of the most common reasons Melbourne residents seek migration advice. Since the July 2026 fee rise, a combined Partner visa (820/801 or 309/100) application now costs $11,710, up from $9,365 — making it critical to get the four-pillar relationship evidence (financial, household, social, commitment) right the first time. Services in this category typically cover:

• Partner visa (onshore and offshore) applications
• Parent visa applications ($6,300 government fee from July 2026)
• Sponsored Family and Tourist visitor visas
• Genuine relationship evidence review and Form 888 support

Visa Refusals, Cancellations & ART Appeals

Not every case starts fresh. Melbourne migration services also cover applicants who've already had a visa refused or cancelled. Since the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) replaced the AAT in October 2024, review applications now cost $3,727 for migration matters and $2,293 for protection visa reviews (2026-27 fees). Common support areas include:

• Section 116, 501 and 501(3A) cancellation responses
• Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation (NOICC) replies
• ART merits review lodgement and evidence preparation
• Federal Circuit and Family Court judicial review referrals