From Working Holiday Visa to Permanent Residence

Migration Downunder was easy to get in contact with, my agent – Alice Wang - always made herself available for me and responded to any of my many questions and concerns throughout the visa process

I am from the United States and arrived on a Work & Holiday Visa (462) on September 16^th 2023, meaning I’ve been in Australia for a year and a half!

I applied for a State Nominated Subclass 190 visa through the state of Victoria, based on my skill set. I was invited in August 2024, receiving my PR a few months later in December 2024. It was really quick and a great early Christmas present!

Where in Australia you’re currently living and any challenges you’ve faced adapting to life here?

I live in Melbourne! The biggest challenge for me has been learning to drive on the opposite side of the road!

What is your Occupation?

I work full time as a Social Worker in Melbourne, it’s amazing to be able to help the community that has welcomed me 🙂

What’s the best thing you like about Australia?

The work/life balance, great food scene, beautiful landscapes and so much more. Every day I am so grateful to live in Australia and can’t believe I’ve made my dreams come true.

Before any immigration advice can be provided, we must hold an initial consultation which will attract a fee commencing from $385.

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Migration Downunder acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands as Australia’s First Peoples and recognise their continuing connection to lands, water and country. We pay our respects to First Nations peoples and their Elders, past and present.

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Rushil Shrestha

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We had a fantastic time working with Migration Downunder for the second time, and they really impressed us! They helped us get a Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage) Visa for my partner, and thanks to their expertise, we’ve now secured three visas with them! We’re so grateful.From day one, the whole team was amazing. They were professional, caring, and super detail-oriented. Visa processes can be tricky, but Migration Downunder made it smooth and reassuring. They kept us informed and confident every step of the way with their great communication.Even though visa times can be unpredictable, the team made waiting easy. Their regular updates, quick replies, and genuine care made a big difference. What really impressed us was their deep understanding of immigration and how they explained complex steps in a simple way. Every interaction—whether by email, phone, or video call—made us feel supported, confident and safe.A huge thank you to Silvana, Christina, Julie, and the entire Migration Downunder team. You made us feel like more than just clients. Your kindness, attention to detail, and friendly approach turned something stressful into something calm and confident.If you’re looking for a team that knows their stuff, communicates clearly, and genuinely cares about your outcome—Migration Downunder is the team for you. We can’t recommend them enough!

Florencia Boudou

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I had the best experience with Migration Downunder! I worked with Katrin and Iris, and truly appreciated their support, knowledge, and patience in explaining every step. They were incredibly responsive and guided me through the entire process with care and clarity. I couldn't recommend them more highly!

Jephs Kobe

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Fantastic team of people. Professional, approachable and great attention to detail. We loved working with Katrin and Victoria who were guiding us every step of our way and we are glad that we found the best people in the industry. Thank you from our whanau (family) and really appreciate all the hard work you have put in to support us.

Aquilia D'Souza

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Alice was really supportive and helped with each step of the way. I would highly recommend using her services. Thankyou for everything.

Christoforus Reynaldo

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My partner and I had the chance to be assisted by Nathan, Katrin, and Julie from Migration Downunder.Their services were always topnotch, attentive, kind, and supportive.Very much recommend, 5/5!

Robert West

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My wife is Thai I am Australian. We married in Thailand 4 years ago. We made big mistake using Thai agent. He took our money and did a poor job. Then we discovered through one of my wife’s friends. Migration down under and the wonderful Silvana and Victoria.They fought for us and they sacrificed their time and the company did a free application to get my wife’s visa. Service above and beyond any company I have ever dealt with.If you want to get a visa for your partner this is a wonderful company to deal with.

IHEKUNA AMARACHI

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My experience with Migration Downunder was an amazing and excellent experience.Katrin, Christina, and the team were exceptional. They guided me throughout the entire visa process and ensured it was hassle free. The team worked diligently to ensure my application was lodged on time. During my waiting period, lovely Katrin always answered my calls and provided valid information, updates, and reassurance when needed. I appreciate all your efforts.I will recommend this agency. Their services 💯 , will be using your services when needed. Thanks, and keep up the excellent work.

José Sebastian Barra Rebolledo

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Quick, helpful and informative all the way. They helped me to gather documentation in a step to step process and always there to answer any questions. It couldn't be any better.

Ricky S

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My partner and I are just so happy with the outcome from Migration Downunder, my partner visa was just granted with permanent residency at the same time (double grant) in only 1 year processing time, we’re incredibly grateful to Silvana and Migration Downunder and the team for their outstanding support throughout my visa journey from beginning till the result everything was wonderful,,,once again thanks sooooo much to Migration Downunder and team especially Silvana with her professionalism, expertise, and patienceI highly recommended Migration Downunder for all the great work (words are not enough to express my feeling)

Mithush Jeyathi

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Finally got my permanent residency visa 186. I suggest everyone to seek advice from Migration Down Under for your visa options. They are highly talented and supportive.Thanks to Julie, Nathan and team for all your support. It was a long complicated process and you all did the best job!

Charlie Pigrome

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Made the process so easy and stress free!

Joanne Williams

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Thank you so much for all your help and support with my Australian citizenship application. Today I became an Australian citizen after 38 years living in Australia. It’s been a long process but worth every step.ThanksJoanne xx

TANVIR UL ISLAM

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I am incredibly grateful to Silvana and the team at Migration Downunder for their outstanding support throughout my visa journey. From the very beginning, they guided me with professionalism, patience, and expertise, making the entire process smooth and stress-free.Thanks to their dedication, I have now been granted my Subclass 100 visa and Permanent Residency in Australia! Silvana was always responsive to my questions, provided clear advice, and ensured everything was handled efficiently.I highly recommend Migration Downunder to anyone looking for expert immigration assistance. Their knowledge, professionalism, and friendly approach made all the difference. Thank you again for helping me achieve this important milestone!— Tanvir

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Leah Valente

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Couldn't recommend Katrin and the company enough! Made everything smooth sailing and helped me get my 482 visa with no stress!

Sam Affridi

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Extremely helpful and knowledge. I was looking to sponsor a staff member as a skilled migrant and the advice they gave me was invaluable and saved me a lot of time. Thanks Julie and team 🙏🏽

alvin valerio

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Great service

Steve Coleman

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We applied and gained visa 300.Our journey commenced with Julie who was very caring and understanding and inspired our confidence with her authoritative depth of knowledge. Based on this we engaged in their services. We were assigned Silvana as our case manager and she was magnificent!!! Silvana was so genuinely caring and patient with us and exhibited great knowledge of the migration system. Through her ongoing support and conversations, we really felt like Silvana was truly batting for us and was out friend.Silvana is trustworthy and diligent and very caring and compassionate. If you get Silvana consider yourself very fortunate indeed!!!A few months after the above, we needed to organise visas (600) for my fiancés son's to come out from the Philippines to attend our wedding. We were very anxious about the process. But when we engaged our wonderful Silvana and the Migration Downunder team, we were immediately put at ease. Their professionalism and thorough understanding of every detail of the process provided us with confidence. And Silvana's very caring and compassionate commitment gave us a great sense of trust. Silvana, Julie and the team have become very endearing to us and our trust and appreciation of them is very high indeed. And we had wonderful success again and the children attended our wedding which was a very blessed occasion. Thank you Migration Downunder!!!🙏🤗🤗And now....we are back again for the third time and applying for residency.... More on that later....😊

Dr.MOHAMMAD ALSHAYEB

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I am writing to thank you for the outstanding work you did for me. You were superbly efficient and professional. Words cannot give my appreciation justice.My experience was excellent with the service provided.Initially I had my video consultation with Julie who was very professional , very knowledgeable and exceptionally polite. Later I interacted with Alice who assisted me with the same level of care and professionalism. Both individuals were extremely professional and approachable, which made the process of my visa application seamless and pleasant.I would love to recommend this service to anyone looking for expert assistance and excellent service.Once again my heartful thanks and appreciation for you and everyone else worked on my case.

Kathryn Holland

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From our first interactions and throughout our journey to becoming permanent residents Alice and the team at Migration Downunder have been responsive to all our queries and guided us through the whole process, would 100% recommend to anyone, Thank you so much!

Olja Milović

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Svetomir Smiljković

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Lauren Pinkney

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Migration Downunder has made the complicated process of applying for an employment visa seamless. Katrin was extremely helpful - even scheduling a call to discuss my application and ensure I was clear on what I needed to provide. It was great to meet Katrin and feel a true sense of support throughout the process.I highly recommend Migration Downunder & in particular Katrin and Victoria - to help with any migration needs. Thank you!

Alex McQue

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This is the second time I’ve used Migration Downunder and both times the service and communication has been exceptional. Julie , Silvana and the team were brilliant and I would say to anyone going through the immigration process or thinking about it , their expertise makes the whole process so much easier .

Sunita Sainju

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Best agent and best service, very professional and friendly, Katrin and the team.Thank you so much for immense support during my visa application journey.Highly recommended👏

Marcus P

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As a NZ'er who has lived in Australia for 20years, I always thought the getting Aus Citizenship was just too hard, but Migration Downunder proved me wrong, it was a very simple process with clear instructions and communication. I highly recommend Migration Downunder for assistance with the Australian citizenship process.

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Excellent services by the Migration Downunder team. They made the entire process from start to end very smooth. I could get my citizenship paperwork done with absolute ease through their services. Great proactive communication throughout- I highly recommend them!

Robert Pullen

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We are delighted to share our experience with Migration Downunder an outstanding immigration agency.Migration Downunder demonstrated professionalism, meticulous preparation and expertise in helping us with our visa application. (Special thanks to Silvana and Iris),If you're seeking a reliable, knowledgeable immigration company/agent,look no further than Migration Downunder. Rob & Kal

Kat McClure

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My partner and I had a fantastic experience working with Migration Downunder on our partner visa application! Silvana and Victoria offered so much knowledge and expertise which made the complicated and daunting application process, very easy and manageable. We cannot thank them enough for their help, kindness and professionalism through the entire process from beginning to end, and are thrilled to have been granted the visa so quickly! Could not recommend Migration Downunder more!

caitlin diaz

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Migration Downunder were excellent in working with my partner and I on our partner visa application. Kind and efficient and easy to communicate with. I would recommend them to anyone needing visa assistance and the peace of mind that you are submitting the strongest application possible.

Pretty Rose Kamenza

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First, I would like to thank Katrin and the team for looking after me during my visa application. I just got approved today and I cannot thank them enough for a very smooth transactions. I highly recommend Migration Downunder for any visa applications. Even a complicated case like mine, the team managed to handle all the necessary actions to have my visa application go smoothly and hassle free. Once again, thank you Katrin and the team and keep up the good work!

Monica Ann

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I have been recommended by a friend to see Julie Williams to assist with my sister’s declined tourist visa. She immediately knew what to do and advised not to appeal but to re-lodge a new application but through the sponsored route. Silvana Lavic was assigned to my case and she was very professional, kind, and respectful. She really understood our situation and took the time to explain the process. Really happy with our outcome as my sister’s toursit visa has now been approved and she can spend Christmas with us! Thank you to Julie, Silvana and the whole team at Migration Down Under.

Tracy Benardos

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What a great team to work with! Silvana and Christina did an amazing job guiding us through the process for the parent visa application for my mother. They made the process so easy and I highly recommend their services. Thank you Silvana and Christina for assisting us. My mother is thrilled to be here!

Rashmi Shahi

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I highly recommend Migration Downunder for any migration-related services. From the initial consultation to the final approval, Katrin, Iris and entire team guided me through the complex process with professionalism and expertise. Their attention to detail and timely communication made all the difference. Five stars isn't enough – I'd give them 10 stars if I could …

Amber G

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The team at Migration Downunder is fantastic. We have used them for our entire migration journey so far, recently being granted permanent residency for myself and my children, giving us that further stability living here with my Aussie partner :)They are thorough, available and responsive to questions and clarification, and instilled a sense of confidence in the process.An excellent and knowledgeable team.Thank you!

Felicidad

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We couldn’t be more satisfied with the level of service we received from Migration Downunder. We really appreciate the competence, professionalism and responsiveness of this company. Special thanks to Alice, who guided us through the journey from start to finish. Highly recommended!

priyanka singh

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Migration downunder helps us in lodging our sponsorship visa. Lodge the visa and got approved in 10 days. I would really like to thank Migration Downunder for their outstanding service especially Katrin for her support in getting our visa approved.

Jennifer Galang

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I am so happy with the service from Migration Downunder! Julie was very hands-on with my partner visa application, guiding me every step of the way and making sure everything was done right. The team was quick to answer my questions and provided very detailed instructions that made the process much easier to understand. Kirby did an excellent job processing my documents, making sure everything was organized and complete. They also kept me updated on the status of my application, and I’m thrilled that my 820 visa was granted in less than six months from the date I applied! I will definitely use their services for my 801 application. Highly recommend!

Deepa Thapa

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I had such a wonderful experience with Migration Downunder Team especially with Katrin when applying for me and my family’s 482 visa, she was so amazing throughout this process. It was so challenging for me as my existing visa was running out and had limited time frame. They have shown a tremendous professionalism during this process. I am forever grateful for all the support and guidance provided to me and my family during this journey. The team was very professional and so efficient that I was so amazed and I felt so confident that I am in good hands. From quick response to email to support with collection of my documents and guidance provided to me with each step was beyond expectations , I just can’t put it into words , the team were incredibly amazing. I am so grateful for the team and especially Katrin. Thank you is not just enough to explain how grateful I am.I would highly recommend Migration Downunder to everyone who is looking for immigration related assistance .Thank you to all the wonderful team !! You’re the best!!

Ernesto Sabato

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Migration Downunder helped me to obtain the 408 Visa to work in Australia. I had the pleasure to be assisted by Katrin and Kirby. They were always super professional, answering every question I had in mind and guiding me through the entire process, while making me feel comfortable and secure. They always answered in a short amount of time and provided clarification for all my doubts and concerns, and the entire process was so smooth that I didn't have to think about this part of my move at all.100% recommend.

Brandon Martinez

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Thank you so much to Julie, Silvana, Victoria, Emma and everyone on the team at Migration Downunder! My 820 Partner Visa got approved after only 7 months, and the entire process was very smooth from beginning to end. Everyone at Migration Downunder were very transparent, and willing to answer any questions we had. Highly recommend them!

Patrick Cereno

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I've heard so many good things about Migration Downunder as some of my colleagues were also former clients. When I was referred to this migration agency to process my 482 visa through a labour agreement, I never hesitated to hire their service. The entire process was surprisingly smooth. Everything was very organized given that they are all well-verse with migration processes. Katrin & Christine were very proactive, knowledgeable, and always focused on helping me achieve my goals. All instructions were very clear and easy to understand on my end which resulted to the approval of my 482 visa application in less than a month. Highly recommended!

Megan Callaughan

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Thank you so much to Julie, Silvana, Victoria, Emma and the team at Migration Downunder, for making my partner's 820 visa such an easy and streamlined process. It was approved in only seven months!! Highly recommend this team if you're after a partner visa!!

mukhande kaur

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We would highly recommend Migration Downunder which has played a significant role in our family’s life here in Australia.Exceptional service from Julie and the entire team, especially Silvana and Rowena. They were always professional and kind, and provided clear guidance. They did a brilliant job assisting with our visa, PR and citizenship applications.Thank you so much for your support throughout this incredible journey.Margherita, Milko and Seb

Tony Bird

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I cannot speak highly enough about the service provided by Migration Downunder. At every stage of the process, they provided advice and support for our application. I would recommend them ahead of any other immigration agency. From our perspective they took a personal interest in our case. Thank you to all the staff at Migration Downunder, and best wishes for the future.Best Regards, Lianti and Tony bird.

Cora Bai

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Katrin was assisting me and she was very professional and being very patient. She help me out with a lot of complicated documents and make the process easier for me!

billy mardhana

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I really grateful for my experience with Migration Downunder, I was applied for 801/820 visa, all the team member was so helpful, patient and professionally guide me through all the process.Shout out to Alice and Julie that catch up with my case in a blink of eyes, with all process and document needed for the visa that felt overwhelming, they assist me to overcome every single step with a lot advise that made me feel less stress and knew I was in a good care.Even after the lodge process done they kept in touch with me to assure everything was ok.And I was so happy to heard the outcome and was the best gift I ever received.I highly recommended Migration Downunder for all the great work.Once again, Thanks for all the support and guidance that I really needed to get over this journey. Words are not enough to express my gratitude. :)

eyk eyk

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Well done for my partner visa. Migration Downunder is very accountability and responsible and keep confidential. They have very good experience; they made us easy way and fast and no stress. Thank you Migration Downunder, you are the best and I will give you to handle my PR.

Franchesca Silva

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I had an excellent experience working with Katrin and her team for my visa application. Their expertise and attention to detail made the process smooth and stress-free. They went above and beyond, generously providing valuable information and guidance at every step. Katrin’s deep knowledge and experience in handling visa applications were evident throughout, and I felt fully supported from start to finish. I highly recommend Katrin and her team to anyone seeking professional, reliable assistance with visa processing!

James Furui Liu

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Alice and her colleagues took care of my and my son's citizenship applications and successfully got them approved.I would like to thank Alice and her colleagues for their professional, efficient, accurate and patient guidance and help.I am very happy to receive their services.James Xinhao Liu

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