Migration Visa Services in Sydney

Australia’s immigration system covers more than 100 active visa subclasses across skills, family, business, education, and temporary residence categories. Navigating it — understanding which pathway applies to your situation, what evidence is required, and how to prepare an application that meets current Department of Home Affairs standards — is rarely straightforward.

FTS Visa Services provides migration services in Sydney for individuals, families, students, graduates, and employers across every major Australian visa category. Our MARA-registered agents are based in Parramatta and work with clients across Greater Sydney, regional New South Wales, and Melbourne — as well as clients based overseas applying for Australian visas from outside the country.

This page outlines the specific migration services we provide and what each one involves.

Skilled Migration Visa Services in Sydney

Australia’s skilled migration program is points-based and competitive. The pathways to permanent residency through skills assessment require careful strategy — from choosing the right assessing authority and occupation code through to timing your Expression of Interest to maximise your points score and state nomination chances.

FTS Visa Services provides skilled migration services in Sydney covering:

Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189

A points-tested permanent visa with no requirement for state or territory sponsorship. The most direct path to permanent residency for eligible skilled workers, but also the most competitive — invitation rounds favour applicants with the highest scores in each occupation.

Our assistance covers skills assessment guidance, points score review, EOI strategy, and application preparation once an invitation is received.

Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190

A permanent visa requiring a state or territory government nomination. The 190 adds 5 points to your score and is often a more accessible pathway than the 189 for occupations with lower demand in the independent stream. Each state has its own occupation list, eligible occupation requirements, and nomination criteria.

We advise on which states are currently nominating for your occupation, what their specific requirements are, and how to prepare a nomination application that meets state-level expectations.

Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 491

A provisional visa sponsored by a state or territory government or an eligible family member, requiring the holder to live and work in a designated regional area for three years before applying for permanent residency through the Subclass 191.

Business and Investment Visas (Subclass 188 series)

Business and Investment Visas For business owners and investors, we assist existing visa holders with transitions to Permanent Residency (Subclass 888), extensions, and compliance requirements, as well as alternative state-nominated regional business streams.

Family and Partner Visa Services in Sydney

Bringing a partner or family member to Australia is one of the most important — and one of the most evidence-intensive — visa categories in the system. Partner visa applications are assessed across two stages over several years, with the Department evaluating the genuine and ongoing nature of the relationship at each stage.

Our family migration services in Sydney cover:

Partner Visa Subclass 820/801 (Onshore)

For spouses and de facto partners already in Australia. The 820 (temporary) and 801 (permanent) are lodged together as a combined application. The temporary visa provides lawful status and work rights while the permanent stage is assessed, typically two years after the application date.

Partner Visa Subclass 309/100 (Offshore)

For spouses and de facto partners currently outside Australia. The 309 allows travel to Australia and provides work rights once granted; the permanent 100 is assessed at the two-year mark.

Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143

For parents of settled Australian citizens or permanent residents. The Subclass 143 is one of the more financially significant visa applications in the family stream, with government fees currently exceeding AUD $48,000 per applicant and processing queues extending several years.

Our assistance includes eligibility assessment (including the Balance of Family Test), Assurance of Support guidance, evidence preparation, and support through the processing period.

Employer-Sponsored Visa Services in Sydney

For Sydney businesses seeking to hire skilled overseas workers, and for workers seeking employer-sponsored pathways to Australian residency, the sponsorship system involves three stages — employer approval, nomination, and the individual visa application.

Skills in Demand Visa Subclass 482

Australia’s primary employer-sponsored temporary visa The 482 covers the Core Skills Stream (for roles on the Core Skills Occupation List meeting the Core Skills Income Threshold) and the Specialist Skills Stream (for higher-earning specialist roles).. The 482 now provides a pathway to permanent residency for all streams after two years.

Our employer-sponsored migration services in Sydney cover Standard Business Sponsorship applications, nomination preparation (including labour market testing where required), and the individual visa application — for both employer and applicant.

Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)

Permanent residency through direct employer nomination, available to workers who have completed two years in an eligible role with an approved sponsor.

Student and Graduate Visa Services in Sydney

Student Visa Subclass 500

The primary visa for international students at CRICOS-registered Australian institutions. Free consultations are available for student visa enquiries. Our student visa services cover course selection guidance, CoE coordination, Genuine Student requirement advice, financial capacity review, and application preparation.

Student Guardian Visa Subclass 590

For parents or guardians accompanying school-age students. We assist with both the student and guardian applications where families are applying together.

Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485

The 485 provides 2 to 3 years of post-study work rights depending on the qualification level, with extended durations available for regional graduates and specific passport holders.

Visitor and Temporary Visa Services in Sydney

Visitor Visa Subclass 600

For individuals and families visiting Australia for tourism, family visits, or business purposes. Free consultation available for straightforward visitor visa enquiries.

Temporary Activity Visa Subclass 408

For specific short-term activities including certain cultural, sporting, research, and entertainment purposes in Australia.

What to Expect When You Work With Our Team

Every client’s situation is different, and the right approach to your visa application depends on your specific circumstances — not a template. When you contact FTS Visa Services for migration services in Sydney, here is what the process typically looks like:

• Initial consultation — We assess your situation, explain the visa options that apply to you, and advise on what preparation is needed before an application can be lodged.
• Eligibility assessment — Before any application costs are committed, we confirm eligibility for the proposed visa pathway. For skills visas this includes reviewing your occupation, points score, and English language results. For partner visas it includes reviewing the relationship evidence available. For employer-sponsored visas it includes assessing both the employer’s eligibility and the worker’s.
• Application preparation — We work through the specific requirements for your visa, identify any gaps in documentation, and prepare the application to the standard the Department expects.
• Lodgement and monitoring — We lodge the application and manage any correspondence from the Department during processing — including requests for further information, medical examination referrals, and character assessment requests.
• Outcome and next steps — We advise on the outcome, what it means for your situation, and where relevant, the next stage of a multi-stage visa pathway.

Book Your Migration Consultation in Sydney

Whether you’re starting from scratch or need advice on a specific stage of your visa process, our MARA-registered team is available to help. FTS Visa Services provides migration services in Sydney with a clear and personalised approach