Migration advice · Melbourne, VIC
Your first stamp starts with good advice.
Plain-English guidance on study, work, partner, family and citizenship pathways — from registered migration agents who explain your options honestly.
General information only — not migration advice. Visa options depend on your circumstances and the law at the time.
Advice practice
Southern Cross Migration
Melbourne · Victoria
How to read this booklet
Each stamp stands for a family of visa pathways we advise on. It's general information only — your options depend on your circumstances and the law when you apply.
- Name
- Southern Cross Migration
- Type
- Migration advice practice
- Based in
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Advice by
- Registered migration agents
- Languages
- English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt · हिन्दी
- Consultations
- In person or by video
- Issued
- Today
- Valid
- While your questions last
Pathway family
Skilled
For people whose occupation and experience may be in demand in Australia.
- Occupation lists and skills assessments explained
- Points-tested and nominated options compared
- English, health and character checks
02
Pathway family
Partner & family
For people with an Australian partner, or close family who live here.
- Married, de facto and prospective marriage options
- Relationship evidence — what's actually useful
- Parent and child pathways
03
Pathway family
Student
For courses, schools and study-then-work plans.
- Choosing a course with visa rules in mind
- Financial capacity and health cover
- What can happen after graduation
04
Pathway family
Employer-sponsored
For employers, and for the people they'd like to hire.
- Nomination and sponsor obligations
- Temporary and permanent options
- Regional employer pathways
05
The next step
Citizenship
For permanent residents getting ready to apply.
- Residence requirements and your dates
- Preparing for the citizenship test
- Ceremonies — what to expect
06
Where do I start?
Not sure which page is yours? Two questions in our pathway finder show general categories and a document checklist — about a minute, no sign-up.
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General information only
Not migration advice
Cover
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Pathway finder
Where do I start?
Answer two questions to see the general pathway categories people in your situation usually look at, the documents worth gathering, and good questions to bring to a consultation. It's a starting page, not advice.
How we help
A consultation, in three honest steps.
01 · Book
45 minutes with an agent
In person in Melbourne or by video, in English, Mandarin, Vietnamese or Hindi. Interpreters can be arranged for other languages.
$165 · sample fee02 · Review
We look at your situation
Bring your passport, any previous visa grants and the documents from your checklist. We ask a lot of questions.
03 · Summary
A written summary
The pathways that may suit, what each involves and indicative professional fees. Government charges are separate.
Questions
Before you book.
Can you guarantee my visa will be granted?
No. Visa decisions are made by the government, and no agent can promise an outcome. We can explain your options honestly and help you prepare a complete, well-evidenced application.
Are your agents registered?
Advice is given by registered migration agents. You can check any agent's registration on the official public register before you book with anyone.
Is the pathway finder advice?
No — it's general information to help you prepare. It doesn't assess eligibility, and requirements change. Your agent will confirm what applies to you.
Can I book for my family members too?
Yes. Tell us who is included when you book so we can allow enough time.
Consultations
Book a consultation with a registered migration agent.
- Where
- Melbourne, VIC — or by video
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 am–5:30 pm · Sat 9 am–1 pm
- Phone
- (03) 5550 0470
- hello@example.com