Immigration
Welcome to Australia, the land of opportunity.
What we do
We understand your situation and assist with your visa and citizenship inquiries and applications. We also represent you in tribunals and organise assistance in legal matters.
We advise on your visa and citizenship eligibility before submitting any application. The presence of unregistered agents with no knowledge of the law, both in Australia and abroad, regularly leads to unsuccessful applications that deliver much anguish to people.
We use a market leading Australian software solution that allows us to systematically engage with clients, maintain the highest levels of security, and deliver a prompt service. We maintain and reuse the information you provide which saves you much time and effort in subsequent engagements.
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How we can help
Our Migration Team can help with the following applications:
Bridging Visas
Many bridging visa types are available to visa applicants. The required visa depends on the applicant’s circumstances.
Some of the key bridging visa options available include:
- Subclass 010 (Bridging A)
- Subclass 020 (Bridging B)
- Subclass 030 (Bridging C)
- Subclass 050 (Bridging E)
Business Visas
Business visas are typically for entrepreneurs and wealthy investors who are interested in gaining residency in Australia. The visas involve being nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency, Austrade CEO or Business and Skilled Migration Queensland. Applying for the visa usually requires investing between AUD1,250,000 and AUD15,000,000 and having enough funds to settle in Australia.
To make a business visa application, you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and be invited unless you already hold a provisional business visa.
Key business visa options include:
- Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional))
- Subclass 888 (Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent))
Family Visas
Family visas permit eligible people to sponsor their parents, partners, dependent children or relatives to join them in Australia on a temporary or permanent basis.
Some of the key family visa options include:
- Subclass 100 and 801 (Partner)
- Subclass 101 (Child)
- Subclass 103 (Parent)
- Subclass 143 (Contributory Parent)
- Subclass 173 (Contributory Parent (Temporary))
- Subclass 300 (Prospective Marriage)
- Subclass 309 and 820 (Partner (Provisional))
- Subclass 445 (Dependent Child)
- Subclass 836 (Carer)
- Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent)
- Subclass 870 (Sponsored Parent (Temporary))
- Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary))
Refugee Visas
Refugee visas permit people who are prosecuted in their home country or those whose lives are being threatened to remain in Australia on a temporary or permanent basis.
Some of the key refugee visa options include:
- Subclass 785 (Temporary Protection)
- Subclass 790 (Safe Haven Enterprise)
- Subclass 866 (Protection)
Skilled Visas
Skilled visas are for individuals who possess skills that can fill Australia’s skill shortages. They allow individuals to remain in Australia on a temporary or permanent basis.
Some of the key skilled visa options include:
- Subclass 189 (Skilled – Independent)
- Subclass 190 (Skilled – Nominated)
- Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional))
- Subclass 476 (Skilled – Recognised Graduate)
- Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate)
- Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
- Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional))
Student and Guardian Visas
Student visas allow international students to live, work and study in Australia. Students are normally allowed to work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight during term and unlimited hours during study breaks. Students may be joined by a student guardian in certain circumstances.
Student and Student Guardian visa options include:
- Subclass 500 (Student)
- Subclass 590 (Student Guardian)
Visitor and Other Visas
Visitor visas allow people to visit Australia for tourism or business purposes. Applicants are generally permitted to stay up to three months, though up to 12 months may be granted in certain circumstances.
Other visas are also available allowing people to remain in Australia on a temporary or permanent basis.
The key visa options include:
- Subclass 155 (Five Year Resident Return)
- Subclass 157 (Three Month Resident Return)
- Subclass 159 (Provisional Resident Return)
- Subclass 400 (Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity))
- Subclass 407 (Training)
Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) - Subclass 600 (Visitor)
- Subclass 601 (Electronic Travel Authority)
- Subclass 602 (Medical Treatment)
- Subclass 651 (eVisitor)
Employer Nominated / Sponsored Work Visas
A number of visas allow Australian employers to nominate and sponsor prospective employees where necessary, allowing them to apply for a temporary or permanent visa.
Key visa options in this category include:
- Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme)
- Subclass 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme)
- Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage)
Global Talent Visa
The Global Talent Visa is for onshore applicants who are internationally recognised for their talent in Sport, Arts, Academia and Research or a Profession and are supported by an Australian organisation or eligible person. The visa is also available to people in Australia who have provided specialised assistance to the Australian Government in matters of security.
The visa in this category is:
- Subclass 858 (Global Talent)
Australian Citizenship
Many ways permit people to become Australian citizens. They include being born overseas for a parent who was an Australian citizen at the time, and applying for citizenship and meeting the relevant eligibility criteria.
Visa Refusal and Appeals
Certain visa applicants can appeal their visa refusal decisions. This includes lodging appeals with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and the courts.
How it Works
Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimer: This is a guide only and should not be relied upon as legal advice or as a substitute for legal advice. Need specific advice? Please contact us.
Registered migration agents have extensive migration knowledge gained through their completion of a Graduate Diploma in Migration Law and Practice. Further, they sit many exams to get registered and must attend regular professional development sessions to maintain their current knowledge.
This means clients can be confident of receiving current knowledge that allows them to reach their goals.
We offer a free initial consultation which allows us to understand your needs. Our service fee depends on the service you require and on your personal circumstances. Our fees are competitive and offer great value for the quality work we produce and the results we achieve.
Many pathways are available to become a permanent resident. Our skilled team helps you choose the pathway most suited for your circumstances and guides you throughout the application process.
We assist with all visa types. Whether it’s family, student, skilled, employer-sponsored, business, visitor, protection, or appeals, we deliver a quality service designed to meet your requirements.
Visa application processing times vary depending on the type of application, the number of pending visa applications the Department is processing, and the Department’s capacity at the time. We focus on submitting complete applications and submitting regular updates to ensure that your application gets processed as quickly as possible.
Client reviews
Lionheart Migration is your trusted migration partner. We’re proud to have helped clients from all over the world achieve their migration and education goals.
Dr. Kotob is definitely recommended for a career guide. He’s very responsive and helpful. His dedication to help one to build a bright future is truly remarkable.
Niraj Singh
The most helpful and friendly guy I ever met doing his job thank you Fadi for all your help we will be in touch all the time.
Akram Rouel
Very helpful, professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Hiyam Al-Kojok
Fadi truly went above and beyond in helping us with our case! The care and attention to detail he provided was like nothing I've ever experienced before. He is a very honest man and was great at clarifying things and helping us understand step by step each action we took as well as why it was necessary. He is extremely courteous and patient. He never once made us feel less than welcome especially when asking a hundred questions outside of office hours!
Hussein Issa
Dr Fadi is a very honest and reliable consultation advisor. Provided with clear, concise and honest available option. A great person and highly recommended. Thanks.
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I respect honesty, he is so honest, and I really liked his services. He is a good person and him being totally honest with me was the best part of it all. Most of agents they lie and sometimes they don't tell you the kind of things one is likely to face, but he is an honest man.
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About Lionheart Migration
Lionheart Migration focuses on delivering quality services to its customers. Our services range from career coaching to education and immigration services.
About us
Lionheart Migration Pty Ltd focuses on delivering quality services to its customers. Our services range from career coaching to education and immigration services.