If you are interested in visiting Australia either on a temporary basis such as on a working holiday or on a more permanent basis and migrating here you will need to obtain an Australian Immigration Visa before you can lawfully enter Australia.
On the other hand, if you already hold an Australian Visa and its’s about to expire you will need to make another application and obtain the necessary visa in order to lawfully stay in Australia.
Some visas can only be obtained and granted overseas while others can only be applied for and granted in Australia.
If your an Employer you will need to ensure that your ‘international’ employees hold an appropriate visa to continue to stay in Australia and work.
We at Versace Mckenzie Lawyers can assist both individuals and employers and guide you through the process from start to finish.
Australia’s migration system is essentially divided up as follows:
Business Visas
For people to come to Australia for a business related visit.Also for people to establish, manage or develop a new or existing business, or invest in Australia.
Work Visas
Employer sponsored visa options where Australian employers can sponsor and employ skilled workers who have recognized qualifications and skills and or experience in particular occupations required in Australia.
Work & Holiday Visas
Allow people aged between 18 and 30 from arrangement countries to have an extended holiday supplemented by short term employment.
General Skilled Migration Visas
For people who are not sponsored by an employer but who have skills in particular occupations required in Australia.
Tourist Visas
For people to visit Australia for a Holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends or other short term non-work purposes.
Student Visas
For people seeking to study in Australia to obtain a particular qualification at a recognised institution.
Family Members/ Partner Visas
There are a number of migration options for fiancé(e)s, partners (including defacto), children, parents, and other family members of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible NZ citizens.
Retirement Visas
For self funded retirees with no dependents who want to reside in Australia during retirement years.
Humanitarian & Refugee Visas
Each of the above classes of visas have there own requirements & criteria that need to be met before being granted.
We at Versace Mckenzie Lawyers can advise you on the relevant
criteria & maximize your chance of gaining a particular Visa. We are
headquartered in Sydney but serve clients all over the world..
For any queries regarding the services we are able to offer in migration law Contact us.