beyond your
current visa
Already living or working in Victoria?
be here. stay here.
Your current visa is only one part of the picture.
Your occupation, actual duties, qualifications, Australian work experience, employer’s position and available time may all affect what comes next.
Start by identifying your current situation or ask our team to review your position.
Student Visa Pathways
Student Visa Pathways
Employer Sponsorship
Employer Sponsorship
Bridging Visas
Bridging Visas
Permanent Residency
Permanent Residency
Not sure which option applies to your circumstances?
Your current visa, occupation, Australian work experience and employer’s position may need to be considered together.
Our Team Works With You
Migration decisions can have long-term consequences. The right starting point is understanding how your current circumstances fit together.
review your current position
Provide your details and any relevant documents. Our team will review the nature of your enquiry and contact you to discuss the appropriate next step.
Questions About Your Next Visa Step
Does working in Australia help me qualify for another visa?
Working in Australia may provide relevant experience, but having a job does not automatically create another visa pathway. Your occupation, actual duties, qualifications, length of experience, current visa and employer circumstances may all need to be considered together.
What should I do if my employer has discussed sponsorship?
Ask whether your employer is genuinely considering sponsorship and whether any formal steps have started. A positive conversation or a promise to consider sponsorship is not the same as an active sponsorship process. Professional advice can help you and your employer understand the available options, responsibilities and requirements.
When should I start planning beyond my current visa?
Start reviewing your position before your current visa approaches expiry. Occupation checks, skills assessments, experience requirements, employer discussions, documents and applications may all require preparation. The expiry date of your visa is not necessarily the date you should begin planning.
What happens if my employer, job or expected visa pathway changes?
A changed employer, ended role, unsuccessful nomination or unexpected Home Affairs correspondence may require your complete situation to be reviewed again. One pathway ending does not automatically create another option, but it also does not necessarily mean every option is closed. Your current visa, occupation, experience, employer circumstances, existing applications and relevant response dates may all matter.
Can I work while I hold a bridging visa?
Working in Australia may provide relevant experience, but having a job does not automatically create another visa pathway. Your occupation, actual duties, qualifications, length of experience, current visa and employer circumstances may all need to be considered together.
Could living or working in regional Victoria affect my visa options?
Working in Australia may provide relevant experience, but having a job does not automatically create another visa pathway. Your occupation, actual duties, qualifications, length of experience, current visa and employer circumstances may all need to be considered together.
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VIC 3008, Australia - +61 1300 779 462
Sunshine, Melbourne
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Sunshine VIC 3020,
Australia - +61 1300 779 462