Australian visa advice from a registered migration agent
Priya Pratap is a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2217960) as well as a licensed New Zealand immigration adviser — so whether your future is in Australia, New Zealand, or a choice between the two, you get advice from one accountable professional.
Australian visa advice for three kinds of clients
New Zealanders in Australia
Already living in Australia on a Special Category visa and thinking about permanent residence or citizenship? We'll map out which route applies to you — and tell you plainly if you don't need a visa at all.
Fijian and Pacific families
Partner and family applications need strong, well-organised evidence. With offices in Nadi and Suva, we help you prepare it properly before anything is lodged.
Skilled workers and students
From skilled and employer-sponsored visas to study in Australia, we assess your options and manage the application end to end.
Australian visas we advise on
Each visa has its own eligibility rules, government charges and processing times, set by the Department of Home Affairs.
Partner visas
Subclasses 820/801 (in Australia) and 309/100 (outside Australia)
For partners and spouses of Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens.
Skilled visas
Subclasses 189, 190 and 491
Points-tested visas for skilled workers, independent or nominated by a state, territory or regional area.
Employer-sponsored visas
Subclasses 482 and 186
Temporary and permanent visas where an Australian employer sponsors or nominates you for a role.
Student visas
Subclass 500
For full-time study with a registered Australian education provider.
Visitor visas
Subclass 600
For holidays, family visits and short business trips to Australia.
New Zealand citizens
Subclass 444 (Special Category visa)
Advice on residence and citizenship options for New Zealanders who live in Australia.
New Zealanders living in Australia
Most New Zealand citizens are granted a Special Category visa (subclass 444) when they arrive in Australia, which lets them live and work there. It is a temporary visa, so many New Zealanders later look at permanent residence or Australian citizenship.
Since 1 July 2023, many New Zealand citizens who have lived in Australia for at least four years can apply for Australian citizenship directly, without first getting a permanent visa. Eligibility depends on your own history, so check the current rules with the Department of Home Affairs — or ask us to check them for you.
A good adviser will tell you when you don't need a visa application at all. That's exactly what we do.
How we work with Australian clients
- Consultations by video call or phone, or in person at our Auckland office. We do not have an Australian office.
- A free initial consultation to assess your options before you commit to anything.
- A written client agreement setting out the work and our fees before any paid work begins. Home Affairs charges, medicals and police checks are separate.
- Priya's MARN covers Australian visa assistance; her IAA licence covers New Zealand immigration advice.
Official information on every Australian visa is published by the Department of Home Affairs at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. This page is general information, not advice for your situation.
Weighing up Australia or New Zealand?
Talk it through with an adviser licensed in both. We'll compare your options honestly — including New Zealand visa pathways and support for clients in Fiji.