Determined to find a solution, he sought professional guidance from Nationwide Migration and Education — and began a new journey that would eventually lead to a 491 visa grant and a future opportunity for permanent residency.
Attempted to apply for a 485 visa but was found ineligible
Had no clear backup plan or professional guidance
Faced the possibility of leaving Australia with no secure pathway forward
Our Registered Migration Agent, identified the 408 COVID-19 visa as a temporary solution
Lodged a successful 408 visa application, granted on 11 September 2021
Assisted in reapplying for the 408 visa in 2022, with a new grant on 17 November 2022
Strategically prepared and lodged his Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa on 22 March 2023
Secured a 491 visa grant on 31 May 2023, opening a clear pathway to apply for a 191 permanent residency visa in the future
But with the right strategy and fast action, we helped him secure a Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa — without needing to leave the country — and placed him firmly on the path to permanent residency.
Applied for a Subclass 187 visa, which was refused
Awaited an AAT hearing without a clear backup plan
Limited visa options available due to Section 48 bar, which typically prevents onshore applications
Identified eligibility for the Subclass 494 visa under the S48 concession
Registered the sponsoring employer as a Standard Business Sponsor
Prepared the sponsorship and nomination applications in parallel
Ensured Labour Market Testing (LMT) was completed to Home Affairs standards
Liaised with the Regional Certifying Body (RCB) to secure endorsement
Lodged the Subclass 494 visa before the client's Bridging Visa ceased
Both nomination and visa were granted within 7 months
Client now holds a 494 visa, remains in Australia, and is on track for permanent residency via the 191 visa in 3 years
Applied for a student visa without professional guidance
Missed critical documentation, leading to a visa refusal
Faced uncertainty and stress while navigating the AAT appeal alone
Conducted a full case review and developed a strong strategy for the AAT appeal
Provided step-by-step guidance on how to strengthen his case, including continuing studies and gaining employment
Ensured all supporting evidence was well-documented, including a strong employer reference
Represented his case effectively before the AAT
Secured a swift visa grant within just one month after a favorable AAT ruling
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Determined to find a solution, he sought professional guidance from Nationwide Migration and Education — and began a new journey that would eventually lead to a 491 visa grant and a future opportunity for permanent residency.
Attempted to apply for a 485 visa but was found ineligible
Had no clear backup plan or professional guidance
Faced the possibility of leaving Australia with no secure pathway forward
Our Registered Migration Agent, identified the 408 COVID-19 visa as a temporary solution
Lodged a successful 408 visa application, granted on 11 September 2021
Assisted in reapplying for the 408 visa in 2022, with a new grant on 17 November 2022
Strategically prepared and lodged his Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa on 22 March 2023
Secured a 491 visa grant on 31 May 2023, opening a clear pathway to apply for a 191 permanent residency visa in the future
But with the right strategy and fast action, we helped him secure a Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa — without needing to leave the country — and placed him firmly on the path to permanent residency.
Applied for a Subclass 187 visa, which was refused
Awaited an AAT hearing without a clear backup plan
Limited visa options available due to Section 48 bar, which typically prevents onshore applications
Identified eligibility for the Subclass 494 visa under the S48 concession
Registered the sponsoring employer as a Standard Business Sponsor
Prepared the sponsorship and nomination applications in parallel
Ensured Labour Market Testing (LMT) was completed to Home Affairs standards
Liaised with the Regional Certifying Body (RCB) to secure endorsement
Lodged the Subclass 494 visa before the client's Bridging Visa ceased
Both nomination and visa were granted within 7 months
Both nomination and visa were granted within 7 months
Applied for a student visa without professional guidance
Missed critical documentation, leading to a
visa refusal
Faced uncertainty and stress while navigating
the AAT appeal alone
Conducted a full case review and developed a strong strategy for the AAT appeal
Provided step-by-step guidance on how to
strengthen his case, including continuing studies
and gaining employment
Ensured all supporting evidence was well-documented, including a strong employer reference
Represented his case effectively before the AAT
Secured a swift visa grant within just one month after a favorable AAT ruling
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