AUSTRALIA’S #1
SKILLED VISA LAWYERS

Your pathway to Australia starts here — trusted by thousands for skilled migration success. Secure your permanent residency with confidence.

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Migrate Based on Your Talents

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.

Skilled Migration
We Specialize In

  • Overview
    Temporary visa for international students who have graduated recently from an Australian academic institute

    Eligibility 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

  • Overview
    Points-tested permanent visa for individuals with an eligible occupation

    General 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 points

    Points can be awarded from:
    - Age
    - Education
    - English Language Proficiency
    - Work experience (onshore & offshore)
    - Relationship status (single/partner skills)
    - NAATI accreditation
    - Professional year

    Process
    - Skills assessment
    - Expression of Interest
    - Visa application

  • Overview
    Points-tested permanent visa (state nominated) for individuals with an eligible occupation

    General 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 points

    Points can be awarded from:
    - Age
    - Education
    - English Language Proficiency
    - Work experience (onshore & offshore)
    - Relationship status (single/partner skills)
    - NAATI accreditation
    - Professional year
    - State nomination

    Process
    - Skills assessment
    - Expression of Interest
    - State nomination
    - Visa application

  • Overview
    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 points

    Points can be awarded from:
    - Age
    - Education
    - English Language Proficiency
    - Work experience (onshore & offshore)
    - Relationship status (single/partner skills)
    - NAATI accreditation
    - Professional year
    - State nomination

    Process
    - Skills assessment
    - Expression of Interest
    - State nomination
    - Visa application

    Subclass 191 eligibility
    - Hold the Subclass 491 and live and work in regional area for at least 3 years

  • Overview
    Permanent visa for highly skilled migrants

    Eligibility 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 you

    Process
    - 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

Points Maximization Strategy

We assess your age, skills and experience to confirm your best pathway (189/190/491/858)

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

Meet the Team

  • Richard Tan

    CEO

  • May

    Financial Director

  • Michelle

    Principal Solicitor

  • Mayvis

    Operations Manager

  • Jack

    Senior Solicitor

  • Justine

    HR Manager

  • Ding

    Registered Migration Agent

  • Annie

    Registered Migration Agent

  • Nelia

    Client Success Team

  • Stephanie

    Client Success Team

  • Patrick

    Client Success Team

  • Jayson

    Client Success Team

  • Louis

    Client Success Team

  • Allen

    Allen

    Client Success Team

  • Emma

    Legal Assistant

  • Elline

    Legal Assistant

  • Sheila

    Sheila

    Legal Assistant

  • Rachelle

    Legal Assistant

  • Rose

    Legal Assistant

  • Merolyn

    Legal Assistant

  • Alleli

    Marketing Manager

  • Clarence

    Marketing Officer

  • Steven

    IT Specialist

Australian visa process can be daunting and complicated, but we can help by doing all of the hard work for you. When you decide to let us help with your Australian visa application, you are always covered by our peace of mind guarantee.

In the extremely unlikely event that your application is not successful on the first try, we will re-apply for you with no additional professional fees - hassle-free. No questions asked.

We can’t be fairer than that.

Peace of mind guarantee

Frequently

Asked       

Questions


  • 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.


  • 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)


  • Yes! GSM visas are points-based, not employer-sponsored. However:

    • 190/491 visas may require state nomination (some states prefer local job offers).

    • We’ll match you with states aligned to your occupation.

    • 189 visas: 6–10 months (longer for non-priority occupations)

    • 190 visas: 3–7 months (depends on state processing)

    • 491 visas: 3–6 months
      Priority processing available for critical sectors (healthcare, STEM)


  • Incorrect skills assessments (e.g., mismatched ANZSCO codes) or unsubstantiated work experience claims. We:

    • Audit your documents before submission

    • Liaise directly with assessing authorities (e.g., ACS, Engineers Australia)


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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.

See what our clients are saying

“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.”

Tam Nguyen

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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.