Author: Julie Williams | MARN 9903637

My name is Nathan, and I am an experienced Registered Migration Agent, working as the Case Manager with Migration Downunder since the beginning of 2022. I was born and raised in Sichuan, China, and spent a decade in Beijing completing my bachelor’s degree – from the best university in China – in computer science and […]

I am Victoria, working as a Migration Coordinator at Migration Downunder. Originally from Argentina, I obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Law in my home country. I arrived in Australia in 2022 on a student visa, which has given me first-hand insight into the challenges of maintaining a work-study-life balance as an international student and migrant. […]

I was born in God’s own country, Kerala, India and landed in Melbourne in 2024 as a Permanent Resident.  I am a global immigration professional with over 7.5 years of experience in immigration. I previously worked with a Big 4 professional firm and provided immigration services to corporate clients along with various process improvements and quality control […]

My name is Emma and I am the Practice Manager here at Migration Downunder, a role that I’ve held since January 2022. I was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. In the last decade, I have dedicated my time to supporting and mentoring international students first at an international student agency, and most recently at a […]

Why your health & character matters to the Department of Home Affairs? All visa applicants must meet strict health criteria for any visa application. There are some limited exceptions for temporary short stay visas however there are no exceptions in most cases. For a permanent visa application, the person is required to complete a full […]

With the reduction of independent points-based invitations for temporary skilled migrants to gain permanent residency, more and more temporary visa holders are asking their employers for sponsorship. Julie Williams, Migration Downunder’s Managing Director and Principal Migration Agent, answers some of the common questions that employers may have regarding their legal obligations and employment responsibilities. What does […]

The Australian Government has handed down its 2024-2025 budget.  Our Managing Director and Principal Migration Agent, Julie Williams, breaks down what the latest updates could mean for you. The Albanese Government has handed down its 2024-2025 budget with the net immigration to be halved with a forecast of 260,000 in next financial year compared to […]

What could be more devastating than receiving a visa refusal? Encountering a visa refusal or having your Australian visa revoked is more than just a bureaucratic setback

On 23 March 2024, The Department of Home Affairs has made a number of changes to both the student and graduate student visa.  If you have lodged your visa prior to 23 March 2024 these changes will not effect you. These changes aim to streamline processes and ensure the integrity of the visa system while […]

Grace & Lee’s Story – Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa Success Grace and Lee’s love story took flight from the Philippines to Australia. With the help of Migration Downunder, they were able to gain their Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa in just 6 months. As they plan their wedding for later this year, we’re proud […]

Luis’ Story – Citizenship Success Meet Luis; originating from Mexico, his journey to Australian Citizenship was not a straightforward process but a journey woven with the threads of perseverance and trust. Luis has trusted in Migration Downunder’s guidance throughout this entire process, from his initial partner visa to the attainment of citizenship for himself and […]

Fahima’s Story – Subclass 186 Visa Success Recently, our Managing Director spoke with Fahima, an inspirational woman who has faced many challenges in the past twelve months. As the International Women’s Day (IWD) organisation, have stated, “When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world.”. When women themselves are […]

We want to create environments where women are allowed to be themselves. In line with this year’s theme for International Women’s Day is ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’; we wish to showcase a particular woman who has inspired us all at Migration Downunder. Meet Fahima Recently, our Managing Director spoke with Fahima, an inspirational woman […]

Vasanthi – Visa Success Tell us a bit about your background. I am Vas, born and raised in Singapore. I arrived in Australia in April 2023, just when I hit my big 30! As a woman, what has been your experience migrating to Australia? It has been a long journey since I applied for my visa […]

Same-Sex Migration: Insights for Same-Sex Couples Considering Australia As the festivities of Mardi Gras fill our streets with colour and celebration, it’s an appropriate time to shed light on the experiences of same-sex couples considering migration to Australia. Australia, known for its cultural diversity and welcoming atmosphere, presents both opportunities and challenges for LGBTQIA+ individuals […]

Employer Compliance & Business Sponsorship Obligations Are you ready for sponsorship success? Australian business sponsors play an important role in facilitating skilled migration to Australia. As an approved Business Sponsor and employer, there are a number of sponsorship obligations that you are required to comply with. In December 2023, the Government announced their new Migration […]

Tiago & Abby’s Story – Subclass 801 Visa Success Tell us a bit about your background. I am originally from Portugal and my partner Abby and I moved to Australia in November 2020. We met while living in London and after a few years together and a holiday to Australia to visit family, we decided to […]

Dorota & Robert’s Story – Subclass 801 Partner Visa Success When we decided to live together as a couple, we carefully searched for an immigration agency that would guide us through the visa process. We are a mature couple, so we were looking for an agency to gain our trust and help us go through […]

Vincent’s Story – Citizenship Tell us a bit about your background. Both my wife and I are from Taiwan. We first came to Australia in 1993 as expatriates working for a British-Dutch multi-national consumer goods company. From then, we both love Autralia very much, a peaceful, friendly, and prosperous land and people. We gained our […]

Celebrating our newest Citizens on the 75th Anniversary of Australian Citizenship Australia Day marks the 75th Anniversary of Australian Citzenship which first occurred on 26 January 1949.  We also like to recognise and celebrate Australia’s newest citizens which Migration Downunder have assisted in achieving their end goal of Australian citizenship. 75 Years of Australian Citizenship For […]

Akshaf’s Story – Subclass 820 Partner Visa Tell us a bit about your background. I was originally born in Pakistan and migrated to the UK with my mother and brother at the age of 10. After completing my education and working there, I was inspired by a friend to explore life in Australia. I arrived […]

Applying for an Australian Permanent Skilled Migration Visa Australia’s state and territory-nominated visa options to migrate without an employer sponsor have become more competitive due to the government significantly reducing its 2023-24 allocations for these visas. Many make the mistake of assuming that because they work in a skilled occupation that is on one of […]

Partner Visa Update for Subclass 309 Offshore Applicants As of 25 November 2023, Australia’s Partner Visa Program has become simplified with the removal of the distinction between ‘onshore’ and ‘offshore’ applicants, making it easier for those who are residing outside of Australia. There are two separate pathways in the Partner Visa Program: Onshore (Subclass 820/801) and Offshore […]

Geoff Bird’s Story – Citzenship Tell us a bit about your background. My name is Geoff and I’m from England. I first came to Australia on a working holiday visa in 2012. I loved my first year here so much that I applied for a second working visa after completing 3 months of farm work. My […]