Immigration

Navigating your path to Australia with clarity and care.

Jo'kaklian Lawyers helps individuals, families, and businesses with immigration issues, offering expert advice and representation for visas, refusals, and permanent residency.

Our Immigration Services

Partner and Spouse Visas

Australia’s Partner and Spouse visas allow married or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live together in Australia and progress to permanent residency. Options include the onshore 820/801 visa and the offshore 309/100 visa, each with a two-stage process from temporary to permanent status.

Employment Visas

Australia offers a diverse range of work visas designed for skilled professionals, employers, and recent graduates. These include the Temporary Skill Shortage (482) visa, Skilled Independent (189/190) visas, Employer-Sponsored visas, Regional visas, and Working Holiday visas.

Visitor Visas

Australia offers a range of Visitor visas for people travelling for tourism, family visits, or short-term business activities. Popular options include the Visitor visa (Subclass 600) for stays of up to 3, 6, or 12 months, the Electronic Travel Authority (601) for eligible passport holders seeking multiple short visits, and the eVisitor visa (651) for certain European travellers.

Child Visas

A Child visa allows the dependent child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia permanently. Whether applying onshore or offshore, this visa provides a pathway for children to reunite with their parents and gain the security of permanent residency.

Remaining Relative & Carer Visas

The Carer visa grants permanent residency to those providing long-term care for a relative with a serious medical condition. The Remaining Relative visa reunites individuals whose only close family reside permanently in Australia. Both visas require strict eligibility, supporting medical or family evidence, and an Assurance of Support.

Parent Visas

Australia’s Parent visas allow parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia permanently and reunite with their family. Options include standard and contributory visas, each with different costs, processing times, and eligibility requirements.

Employer-Sponsored Visas in Australia

Australia offers a range of employer-sponsored visas that allow businesses to recruit skilled workers from overseas when suitable local talent is not available. These visas provide pathways for temporary work, long-term employment, and even permanent residency. The most common options include the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa – Subclass 482, the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa – Subclass 186, and the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa – Subclass 494. Each visa has unique eligibility criteria, sponsorship requirements, and compliance obligations for both the employer and employee.

Visa Pathways for Businesses and Skilled Workers

The TSS 482 visa allows employers to sponsor skilled workers for up to four years, with streams for short-term, medium-term, or labour agreement roles. For those seeking permanent residence, the ENS 186 visa provides a direct pathway for highly skilled employees nominated by approved Australian businesses. Regional employers can also access the 494 visa, which encourages skilled migration to designated regional areas and offers a route to permanent residency after three years. Choosing the right visa depends on occupation lists, salary thresholds, and long-term workforce needs.

Legal Guidance to Simplify the Process

Employer sponsorship involves more than just hiring the right candidate. Businesses must become an approved sponsor, meet salary and training requirements, and comply with strict Department of Home Affairs regulations. Our immigration lawyers assist employers with sponsorship approval, prepare accurate nomination applications, and manage employee visa submissions to avoid costly delays or refusals. We also advise on compliance obligations to help businesses maintain their sponsorship status.

Supporting Employers and Employees

Whether you are an Australian business seeking to fill critical skills shortages or a skilled professional pursuing a career in Australia, our team provides clear, practical, and strategic legal advice. From initial sponsorship and visa selection to permanent residency pathways, we ensure every application is carefully prepared and every compliance requirement is met—giving both employers and employees the best chance of success.

Complete Australian Immigration Services

Australia’s immigration system offers a wide range of visas for individuals, families, and businesses—from skilled migration and employer-sponsored visas to partner, parent, student, and visitor visas. Each pathway carries strict eligibility criteria, complex documentation requirements, and frequent legislative changes. Whether you are seeking a temporary visa, permanent residency, or citizenship, making the right choice at the outset is essential to avoid costly delays or refusal.

Skilled Guidance for Every Visa Pathway

Our team assists with all major visa categories, including Temporary Skill Shortage (482), Skilled Independent and Nominated visas (189/190), Partner and Parent visas, Business and Investment visas, and Visitor visas. We also provide end-to-end support for permanent residency and citizenship applications, ensuring that every detail—from points calculations and health checks to financial evidence—is accurately prepared and strategically presented.

Appeals, Cancellations and Ministerial Intervention

If you have received a visa refusal, a notice of intention to cancel, or face a visa cancellation, urgent and informed action is critical. Our lawyers represent clients before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), prepare strong submissions for ministerial intervention, and respond to Department of Home Affairs notices to protect your rights and keep your future in Australia on track.

Your Partner in Migration Success

From initial advice to complex appeals, we provide clear, practical and personalised legal solutions tailored to your circumstances. Whether you are applying for your first visa, defending against a cancellation, or seeking Australian citizenship, our experienced immigration lawyers will guide you through each stage with precision and care to give you the best possible chance of success.

Profressional Fees

Partner Visas

A partner visa (subclass 801, 820, 309 or 100) is for the spouse or defacto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand resident.

  • We charge fees starting from $2,100 PLUS GST for our partner visa services. This charge is for each application.

    The fee is only for our professional services and do not include government fees, application fees or any other disbursements. These costs are merely estimation. Please call to get a precise quote.

  • Government fees for this type of visa may amount to $9,365.00 per application.

Employment Visas

An employment visa (subclass 482, 186, 485 or 400) includes temporary work, temporary graduate work opportunities, employer nomination scheme and skills in demand within Australia.

  • Our fees are $2,000 PLUS GST for our temporary work shortage services. Skills in demand is charged at $4,000 PLUS GSTfor nomination and visa. However, we charge less if it is nomination transfer only at $2,000 PLUS GST.

    These charges are for each application.

    The fee is only for our professional services and do not include government fees, application fees or any other disbursements. These costs are merely estimation. Please call to get a precise quote.

  • Government fees for each employment subclass varies. For example, Temporary Work Shortage visa from $430 whereas Employer nomination scheme visa can cost from $4,910 with additional costs to the Government for SAF levy.

Family Visas

A partner visa (subclass 801, 820, 309 or 100) is for the spouse or defacto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand resident.

  • We charge fees starting from $2,100 PLUS GST for our partner visa services. This charge is for each application.

    The fee is only for our professional services and do not include government fees, application fees or any other disbursements. These costs are merely estimation. Please call to get a precise quote.

  • Government fees for this type of visa may amount to $9,365.00 per application.

Visitor Visas

Visitor visas (subclass 600, 601, 651 or 771) includes visting for holidays, family/friends or recreational purposes and may allow multiple short stays.

  • Visitor visa fee for our professional costs start from $1,990 PLUS GST and additional cost of $1,000 if visa has been initially refused.

    These charges are for each application.

    The fee is only for our professional services and do not include government fees, application fees or any other disbursements. These costs are merely estimation. Please call to get a precise quote.

  • Government fees for vary depending on off shore or on shore applications. For an on shore application you are charged from $500 and for off shore you can be charged from $200.