Migration Agents
You Can Trust in Melbourne
Our Melbourne-based team has guided hundreds of clients through Australia’s migration process. Whether you’re moving for work, study, or family, we provide clear advice and step-by-step support.
We understand the unique challenges of Melbourne’s job market and education pathways — and we’ll make the process smoother for you.
Our accreditations
Employer Sponsored Visa
Securing a work visa can be competitive, but with Think Visa, you’ll have experts streamlining the process. We help you navigate employer sponsorship, skills assessments, and compliance requirements—maximising your chances of approval. Whether you’re a professional, tradesperson, or entrepreneur, let us turn your Australian work ambitions into reality.
General Skilled Migration
Australia needs your skills! From skilled independent visas (Subclass 189) to state-sponsored pathways, we identify the fastest route for your qualifications. Our agents ensure your skills assessment, points test, and Expression of Interest (EOI) stand out—giving you the edge in competitive selection rounds.
Work Visa Options We Specialize In
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Temporary visa for skilled professionals who will be sponsored by an Australian employer.Eligibility criteria
- Have an eligible occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List
- Have the relevant skills and qualification for the occupation
- Have a sponsor that is willing to sponsor you
- Vocational English (exemptions may apply)Available streams
- Core Skills Stream
- Specialist Skills Stream
- Labour Agreement StreamProcess
- Sponsorship
- Nomination
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Permanent visa for skilled professionals who will be sponsored by an Australian employer.General eligibility criteria
- Be under the age of 45 years old
- Have the relevant skills and qualification for the occupation
- Have a sponsor that is willing to sponsor youDirect Entry Stream requirements
- Have an eligible occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List
- Have a positive skills assessment for the nominated occupationTemporary Residence Transition Stream requirements
- Have held a Subclass 482 for at least 2 years
- Sponsored by the same employerLabour Agreement Stream requirements
- Sponsored by an employer eho have a formal labour agreement in placeProcess
- Nomination
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Temporary visa for individuals who wish to undergo workplace-based training in Australia.Eligibility criteria
- Functional EnglishTypes of nomination
- Occupational training required for registration
- Occupational training to improve skills in an eligible occupation
- Occupational training for capacity building overseasProcess
- Sponsorship
- Nomination
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Temporary visa for skilled professionals who will be sponsored by an Australian employer in a regional area.Eligibility criteria (Subclass 494)
- Be under the age of 45 years old
- Have an eligible occupation on the relevant occupation list
- Have the relevant skills and qualification for the occupation
- Have a sponsor that is willing to sponsor you
- Have a positive skills assessment for the nominated occupation
- Have an approval from the relevant Regional Certifying Body
- Meet the Australian Market Salary Rate and TSMITEligibility criteria (Subclass 191)
- Live and work in regional area while holding the Subclass 494 for 3 yearsProcess
- Sponsorship
- Regional Certifying Body
- Nomination
- Visa application
Skilled Migration We Specialize In
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Temporary visa for international students who have graduated recently from an Australian academic instituteEligibility criteria
- Be under the age of 35 years old
- Meet English requirement
- Studied in Australia for at least 2 years
- Have completed the qualification in the last 6 months
- Have a relevant occupation for an eligible occupation (if applying under Post-Vocational Education Work stream)
- Studied in regional area (if applying for 2nd Post-Higher Education Work stream)Available streams
- Post-Vocational Education Work stream
- Post-Higher Education Work stream
- Second Post-Higher Education Work stream -
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Points-tested permanent visa for individuals with an eligible occupationGeneral eligibility criteria
- Be under the age of 45 years old
- Have an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
- Have the relevant skills and qualification for the occupation
- Have had skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority
- Must be able to score at least 65 pointsPoints can be awarded from:
- Age
- Education
- English Language Proficiency
- Work experience (onshore & offshore)
- Relationship status (single/partner skills)
- NAATI accreditation
- Professional yearProcess
- Skills assessment
- Expression of Interest
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Points-tested permanent visa (state nominated) for individuals with an eligible occupationGeneral eligibility criteria
- Be under the age of 45 years old
- Must be nominated by the state
- Have an occupation on the state or territory lists
- Have the relevant skills and qualification for the occupation
- Have had skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority
- Must be able to score at least 65 pointsPoints can be awarded from:
- Age
- Education
- English Language Proficiency
- Work experience (onshore & offshore)
- Relationship status (single/partner skills)
- NAATI accreditation
- Professional year
- State nominationProcess
- Skills assessment
- Expression of Interest
- State nomination
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Points-tested provisional visa (state nominated) for individuals with an eligible occupation. Permanent residency pathway available through Subclass 191.General eligibility criteria
- Be under the age of 45 years old
- Live and work in regional area
- Must be nominated by the state
- Have an occupation on the state or territory lists
- Have the relevant skills and qualification for the occupation
- Have had skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority
- Must be able to score at least 65 pointsPoints can be awarded from:
- Age
- Education
- English Language Proficiency
- Work experience (onshore & offshore)
- Relationship status (single/partner skills)
- NAATI accreditation
- Professional year
- State nominationProcess
- Skills assessment
- Expression of Interest
- State nomination
- Visa applicationSubclass 191 eligibility
- Hold the Subclass 491 and live and work in regional area for at least 3 years -
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Permanent visa for highly skilled migrantsEligibility criteria
- Have an ”internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement
- Still prominent in the area
- Would be an asset to the Australian community
- Demonstrate no difficulty in obtaining employment in the area or established independently
- Nominated by an Australian individual or organisation with a “national reputation” in the same area as youProcess
- Expression of Interest
- Visa application
Migration.
Made stress-free.
Our processes are designed to make your migration journey as easy as possible.
Free Eligibility Check
We assess your age, skills and experience to confirm your best pathway (189/190/491/858)
Points Maximization Strategy
Get tailored advice to boost your score through English tests, skills assessments and state nominations
Flawless Application Preparation
Our lawyers handle all documentation and submissions to avoid delays or rejections
End-to-End Visa Management
From lodgment to grant, we manage all communications with immigration authorities
Why choose Think Visa?
Our firm offers both MARA agents and Practicing Immigration Lawyers to create unbeatable skilled visa strategies. From points optimization to complex appeals, we cover every legal angle
Legal & Migration Expertise
If your skilled visa (189/190/491/485) is refused, we’ll reapply at no extra professional cost
Peace of mind guarantee
Fixed fees, no surprises - Get a written cost breakdown upfront - no hidden fees. Includes free initial assessment
Transparent Process
Proven Success
98% approval rate | 20,000 visas | Specializing in skilled migration, we’ve secured visas for IT professionals (ACS assessments, Engineers (EA.CDR approvals), Healthcare workers (APHRA compliance) etc.
From points check to PR grant , we handle skills assessments, state nomination strategies, visa appeals and complaince
Full-Service Support
Need urgent help? Our emergency team offers: Same-day document reviews and priority slots for invitation rounds
Urgent Case Priority
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The total cost typically ranges between 4,000–4,000–8,000 AUD, including government fees (e.g., SAF levy, nomination charges) and legal fees. Costs vary based on:Business size (small businesses pay reduced SAF levies)
Visa duration (short-term vs. long-term stream)
Whether labour market testing is required
We provide fixed-fee quotes upfront—no hidden costs.
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Yes! If your candidate holds a valid visa (e.g., student visa, working holiday visa), they can apply for a 482 visa onshore. This often speeds up the process since they won’t need to leave Australia. -
You must notify the Department of Home Affairs within 28 days. While there’s no financial penalty, you’ll need to:Prove you made reasonable efforts to fulfill labour market obligations
Start a new sponsorship process if replacing them
Tip: We help draft employment contracts to reduce early exit risks.
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Most 482 visas are processed in 1–2 months. For urgent roles, we expedite applications using:Priority processing channels (e.g., for healthcare/tech roles)
Pre-prepared documentation to avoid delays
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Yes. Your spouse/partner and dependent children can join you on a 482 visa with full work and study rights. They’ll be included in your application. -
It depends on your points score and long-term goals:189 (Independent): No sponsor needed, but requires higher points (typically 75+).
190 (State Nominated): +5 points + state sponsorship (must commit to living there 2 years).
491 (Regional): +15 points, 3-year pathway to PR (191 visa).
We’ll analyze your profile to recommend the fastest route.
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The current threshold is 65 points, but competitive occupations (e.g., IT, engineering) often require 75+. We help maximize your points by:Claiming all eligible work experience (even overseas
Optimizing English test scores (PTE vs. IELTS strategies)
Securing state nomination (190/491)
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Yes. Partners and children under 23 can be included as dependents. They’ll get:Full work/study rights (189/190)
Medicare access
Pathway to citizenship
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We explore alternatives like:State-specific occupation lists (some states need roles not on the federal list)
491 regional visas (broader occupation options)
Partner visas if your spouse qualifies
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We boost approval chances by:Pre-submission audits – Catch errors before the Department does.
State nomination strategies – Target states actively recruiting your occupation.
Appeal support – If refused, we can handle the AAT appeals
Peace of Mind Guarantee - If refused, we will waive our professional fees to re-apply for you and address the refusal reasons with better submissions and supporting evidence.
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Servicing clients across Melbourne for over 10 years
“My partner and I are genuinely grateful for the outstanding service Think Visa has provided. They made the whole visa application process stress free for us. We wouldn't have achieved the outcome we wanted without their assistance. We highly recommend them.”
Jane Nana
“Very smooth process thanks to the team at ThinkVisa. In particular Linh was wildly fast with her response time to emails and phone calls. Don't think the process would have been as smooth without her. Highly recommend ThinkVisa!”
Ryan Sucaet
“Think Visa Team has helped me a lot since the beginning of visa process. They response fast and always give clear instruction. Took only one week to enter the lodging phase.”
Christie Afriani
“The team at Think Visa was very helpful with my application from day 1 till the day it got approved. They were constantly there when I have doubts about anything and was constantly available when I needed assistance. Special mention to Mayvis and Emma for going out of their way to make sure everything was in order and making the entire process a breeze.”
Marcus Tee
“It's a great pleasure to say thank you to all of your staff at Thinkvisa who are patient and hardworking in helping me to get approval for my case. I really appreciated it and l lake to say thank a lot to Jack and Linh , it's a pleasure to me mention Linh because Linh helps me for the paperwork so easy, clearly and finally I’ve get my visa granted. Linh is the best customer service. I Highly recommend.”
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Talk to us
Let us help you! Skip the hassle of researching your eligibility to migrate to Australia—simply fill out the form with your details, and one of our expert agents will call you for a free 15-minute assessment. No time wasted, just straightforward guidance tailored to your needs.