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Independent guides to Australian visas, immigration law, visa refusals, AAT appeals and finding immigration lawyers or registered migration agents across every state and territory.

Explore Partner Visa Options Find Immigration Lawyers Near You

Your central hub for Australian visas & immigration law

Legal Visa Hub brings together practical visa guides, SkillSelect data, occupation list information and neutral directories of immigration lawyers and migration agents around Australia. Whether you are exploring a partner visa, building a skilled migration strategy, extending a student visa or responding to a visa refusal, this site is designed to help you ask better questions and prepare stronger applications. We do not provide individual casework and always recommend checking that any adviser you engage is properly registered.

Popular starting points:

Partner & family visas — onshore 820/801, offshore 309/100 and Prospective Marriage visas.
Skilled migration visas — 189, 190 and 491, including occupation lists and points strategies.
Student & graduate visas — subclass 500 and post‑study 485 options.
Visa refusals & cancellations — understanding refusal letters and next steps.
AAT appeals — time limits, evidence and representation at the Tribunal.

Explore visa pathways and migration options

High‑level overviews so you can understand the main options before speaking with a professional.

Partner & Family Visas

Learn about onshore and offshore partner visas, de facto evidence, relationship timelines and common refusal issues before you lodge.

Skilled Migration & PR

Compare 189, 190 and 491 visas, SkillSelect EOI strategy, state nomination and how your occupation and English scores influence your points.

Student & Graduate Visas

Subclass 500 requirements, GTE expectations, work limits, course changes and graduate visa pathways to skilled migration.

Business & Investment

High‑level summaries of business innovation and investor visa streams to help you understand turnover, asset and nomination concepts.

Citizenship & Long‑Term Planning

Residence requirements, time spent in Australia, character considerations and how visas link into permanent residency and citizenship.

Refusals, Cancellations & Appeals

Understand refusal wording, AAT review options, strict time limits and when to get urgent advice after a negative decision.

Find immigration lawyers & migration agents by state

Neutral directories to help you locate immigration lawyers and registered migration agents in your region.

New South Wales

Sydney, Parramatta, Newcastle, Wollongong and regional NSW.

Victoria

Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and regional centres.

Queensland

Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Townsville and more.

Western Australia

Perth, Fremantle, Bunbury and regional WA hubs.

South Australia

Adelaide and key regional South Australian centres.

Tasmania

Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Tasmanian regional areas.

ACT

Canberra and surrounding ACT suburbs.

Northern Territory

Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs and regional NT.

Data, tools & checklists for smarter visa planning

Use public SkillSelect data, occupation lists and calculators to understand your options before you apply.

SkillSelect EOI data

See how points scores and invitation trends move over time, and why some occupations need higher points than others.

Occupation lists & ANZSCO

Browse key occupation lists and ANZSCO groups to understand how your role might fit into Australia’s skilled migration program.

Visa tools & calculators

Use checklists, basic points estimators and planning tools to prepare questions for migration agents and lawyers.

Important: tools and data on this site are general in nature and do not replace personalised advice. Immigration law changes regularly; always verify key details with official government sources and qualified professionals.

Frequently asked questions — Legal Visa Hub

Is Legal Visa Hub a migration agency or law firm?

No. Legal Visa Hub is an independent information resource. It explains visa categories, immigration law concepts and how to find registered migration agents and immigration lawyers, but it does not provide individual casework or personalised legal advice.

Can I rely on this site instead of speaking to an immigration lawyer or migration agent?

No. The content is general information only. High‑stakes decisions about partner visas, skilled migration, refusals, cancellations or appeals should be made with tailored advice from a properly qualified professional who understands your circumstances.

How can this site still help me with my visa strategy?

By reading guides, checking occupation lists and understanding common refusal reasons, you can prepare better questions, gather more complete documents and make more informed choices about which visa pathway to pursue.

Where can I find professional immigration help in my area?

Use the Lawyers directory to browse immigration lawyers and migration agents by state and city. You can also cross‑check registration details with the Office of the MARA and the relevant state or territory law society.