Can my employer sponsor me?

Possibly, if the occupation and business meet the requirements of an employer-sponsored visa.

Lawyer or migration agent?

Both can prepare and lodge visa applications. For refusals, cancellations and court appeals, or where there are criminal or character issues, an immigration lawyer is usually the better choice.

What can I do if my visa is refused?

Many refusals can be reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal, but strict and short deadlines apply. Get advice as soon as you receive the decision.

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What to discuss at the first meeting

Identify the proposed occupation, sponsorship or business pathway and current status. Requirements and available pathways should be checked at the time of advice.

Ask which tasks belong to the applicant, sponsor and adviser and how their interests are managed.

How the engagement may progress

Gather identity documents, visa records, decision letters and application history. Confirm who will give the advice and their scope of work.
Ask which requirements and evidence need assessment, including translations or reports. No provider can guarantee the application outcome.
Agree who receives correspondence and tracks requests. Keep a complete copy of lodged material and understand what you approve before submission.

Fees and the scope of work

Separate professional fees from government charges, translations and other expenses. Preparing an application does not necessarily include a review or court proceeding.

Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.

Dates to raise at first contact

Provide expiry dates and the entire decision letter immediately. Review rights and dates depend on the particular decision and circumstances.

Questions to ask a skilled & business visas adviser

Which current pathway is being assessed?
What independent assessments or reports may be needed?
How can I verify your professional status?
Does the scope include further-information requests or review work?
Who monitors correspondence and urgent dates?

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