Visa knowledge base.

Guides and answers to help you understand Australian visas, the application process, and how MigrateYou works.

What Are the Age Requirements for Skilled Migration?

Age requirements and points for Australian skilled migration - age limits, how age affects your points, and options if you are over 45.

Can I Bring My Family When I Migrate to Australia?

How to include your partner and children in your Australian skilled visa application - who qualifies, additional costs, and the process.

What Are the English Language Requirements for Australian Visas?

English language test requirements for Australian skilled migration - which tests are accepted, minimum scores, and how English affects your points.

How Do SkillSelect Invitation Rounds Work?

How the SkillSelect invitation system works for Australian skilled migration - when rounds happen, how candidates are selected, and what scores are invited.

How Does the Points System Work?

A guide to the Australian skilled migration points system - how points are calculated, what scores you need, and how to improve yours.

How Long Do Australian Visa Applications Take to Process?

Current processing times for Australian skilled visas - 189, 190, 491, 482, and 186. What affects processing speed and how to avoid delays.

How Much Does It Cost to Apply for an Australian Visa?

Complete cost breakdown for Australian visa applications - visa fees, skills assessment, English tests, health checks, and optional costs.

How to Check If Your Occupation Is on the Skilled Occupation List

How to check whether your occupation qualifies for Australian skilled migration using the SOL and CSOL occupation lists.

How Do I Use ImmiAccount?

Guide to using ImmiAccount for your Australian visa application - how to create an account, lodge applications, upload documents, and track progress.

What Is the Difference Between Permanent and Provisional Visas?

Understanding the difference between permanent and provisional Australian visas - what each means, your rights, and pathways to PR.

What Documents Do I Need?

A checklist of common documents required for Australian visa applications, including identity, employment, education, and health documents.

What Happens After You Lodge Your Visa Application?

What to expect after lodging your Australian visa application - health checks, interviews, requests for information, and the grant process.

What Is a Skills Assessment and Who Needs One?

Understanding skills assessments for Australian migration - what they are, who needs one, which authority assesses your occupation, and how to apply.

What Is an Expression of Interest (EOI)?

How Expressions of Interest work for Australian skilled migration - what an EOI is, how to submit one through SkillSelect, and what happens next.

What Is a MARA-Registered Agent?

Understanding MARA registration, why it matters, and how MigrateYou works with registered migration agents.

What Visa Can I Apply For?

An overview of the main Australian visa categories and how to determine which one suits your situation.

Frequently asked questions.

Answers to common questions about MigrateYou and Australian visas

What visas does MigrateYou support?
We currently support skilled migration visas (subclass 189, 190, and 491). Partner visas and employer-sponsored visas are coming soon.
Is MigrateYou a migration agent?
No. MigrateYou is a guided application tool that helps you build your visa application. If you want professional oversight, our Agent Review tier pairs you with a MARA-registered migration agent.
How much does it cost?
The assessment is free. The Application Pack is $199 (one-time). Agent Review is $299 with an optional $500 lodgement add-on. All prices are AUD.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never share your personal information with third parties.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. If you are not satisfied with your Application Pack, contact us within 14 days for a full refund.
Do I still need to use ImmiAccount?
Yes. MigrateYou builds your application and generates a step-by-step ImmiAccount lodgement guide. You submit the final application through the Department of Home Affairs portal.