General guidance for consultation preparation. Visa and admission requirements depend on the pathway and individual circumstances and are checked against the official criteria at the time of application.
Our Services
Visa and migration services for individuals, families and businesses
Review the circumstances of individuals, families and businesses and identify relevant visa pathways and risks.
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Skilled migration
Skilled migration involves more than an occupation title or estimated score. Your qualifications, actual duties and evidence of employment inform the nominated occupation, alongside skills assessment, English, invitation and nomination requirements. KO-OZ helps identify the pathways to examine and the preparation to prioritise.
Visa pathways to consider
189 · Skilled Independent
Explore the skilled independent invitation pathway. Check the occupation, skills assessment, English and points factors, and align the EOI information with supporting evidence.
190 · Skilled Nominated
A pathway involving state or territory nomination. In addition to federal visa requirements, check the relevant nomination criteria, such as occupation and residence or employment, and current program availability.
491 · Skilled Work Regional
A provisional regional pathway. Consider state nomination or an eligible family sponsorship route, designated regional areas and the applicable visa conditions.
What we review
How the nominated occupation matches actual duties, the assessing authority and recognition of experience
English, qualifications, employment and partner points, with evidence for each claim
Accurate EOI information, additional state processes and preparation after an invitation
Preparation and next steps
Information for an initial consultation
CV, qualifications and specialisation, employment dates and a summary of actual duties
Available English results, skills assessments and any previous EOI or nomination history
Current visa and expiry timing, accompanying family and preferred location
Preparation sequence
Review occupation, experience and preparation
Plan skills assessment, English and evidence preparation
Review EOI and nomination options, then invitation and application stages
An EOI is separate from a visa application. Meeting the minimum points score or submitting an EOI does not guarantee an invitation or visa grant.
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Employer-sponsored visas
An employer-sponsored visa requires more than a job offer. The business sponsorship and nomination requirements must be considered separately from the worker’s occupation, experience and qualifications. KO-OZ reviews both sides and helps organise the pathway and preparation around the role and location.
Visa pathways to consider
482 · Skills in Demand
A temporary sponsored work pathway. Review the relevant stream, occupation and duties, experience, English and other applicable requirements.
186 · Employer Nomination Scheme
An employer-nominated permanent visa pathway. The relevant stream determines how experience, skills assessment and previous sponsored employment are considered.
494 · Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional
A provisional pathway through an employer in a designated regional area. Consider the business location, position and regional requirements together.
What we review
Business operations, sponsorship eligibility, recruitment need and the nominated position
The relationship between duties, location and employment terms and the applicant’s background
Applicable remuneration, recruitment and registration requirements, and ongoing sponsor obligations
Preparation and next steps
Information for an initial consultation
Business overview, work location, position description and proposed employment terms
Applicant CV, employment history, qualifications and English preparation
Current visa, previous sponsorship, nomination or applications, and proposed start timing
Preparation sequence
Review business and applicant requirements separately
Prepare position, sponsorship, nomination and applicant evidence
Explain the application sequence and ongoing obligations for the pathway
A sponsored temporary visa does not automatically lead to permanent residence. The relevant stream and employer and applicant requirements must be assessed separately at that time.
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Partner & family visas
Planning to join family involves the relationship, application location, sponsor circumstances and previous visa history. KO-OZ helps organise the history and continuity of a partner relationship and identify the visa options and evidence to consider for each family member.
Visa pathways to consider
820 / 801 · Partner
Consider the onshore partner pathway, including the current visa, ability to apply, relationship and sponsorship requirements and preparation for each stage.
309 / 100 · Partner
Explore the offshore partner pathway. Organise application location, accompanying family, relationship history and information needed for planning after lodgement.
Parent and family enquiries
Distinguish options such as parent visas according to the family relationship. Family composition, sponsorship and the intended stay affect which visas and preparation need consideration.
What we review
Marriage or de facto circumstances and a timeline from the start of the relationship
Evidence of shared household and finances, social recognition and commitment
Visa and sponsorship history, children and accompanying family circumstances
Preparation and next steps
Information for an initial consultation
A timeline of the relationship, living together, marriage and periods apart
Basic information about current location and visa, and the sponsor’s status
An outline of available shared financial, household and communication records, and previous applications
Preparation sequence
Review application location, relationship and sponsorship
Check consistency and gaps in the relationship history and evidence
Prepare for application, further information and subsequent stages
A marriage certificate alone does not establish every relationship requirement. Evidence should explain the genuine relationship and shared circumstances.
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Student, graduate & review matters
Preparing a visa to study or after graduation is different from responding to a refusal or cancellation. Start with the current visa, study history and the type of notice received. KO-OZ checks the consistency of facts and evidence and explains what to prepare for the next process.
Visa pathways to consider
500 · Student
Consider enrolment and the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), the Genuine Student (GS) explanation, and applicable financial, English and insurance requirements.
485 · Temporary Graduate
Identify the stream that matches the completed qualification. Review completion timing, Australian study requirements, the current visa and application timing for the individual.
Refusal, cancellation and ART review
Check the decision letter, notification date, review rights and deadline first. Consider the facts and evidence addressing the reasons for the decision, separately from immigration status.
What we review
Consistency of study purpose with previous study, employment, gaps and course changes
Graduate visa stream, course completion and timing of English and other evidence
Review rights and deadline in the decision letter, current visa conditions and further checks
Preparation and next steps
Information for an initial consultation
CoE, transcripts or completion records and previous student or graduate visa history
Current visa grant and conditions, with a summary of study, work and course choice
Any refusal, cancellation or information request and the date it was received
Preparation sequence
Distinguish a study-related application from a response to a decision
Review visa and study history, or decision reasons and evidence
Confirm available processes and deadlines, then organise preparation
The ART cannot review every decision. Review deadlines depend on the decision type, so check the deadline promptly when a decision letter is received.
How We Work
From consultation to your next step
Understand your circumstances and goals, with step-by-step guidance on review and preparation.
Step 01
Understand your situation
Review your current visa, study and work history and residence circumstances, and organise the information needed for consultation.
Step 02
Clarify your goals
Clarify whether your goals are short-term study, extending your stay, employment or long-term migration, and organise your priorities.
Step 03
Review risks
Identify whether general guidance is sufficient or a detailed agent review is needed for refusal history, visa expiry or document risks.
Step 04
Plan the process
Plan the sequence of work and document preparation around your visa and migration goals and circumstances.
Step 05
Confirm next steps
Confirm the next steps, including migration agent consultation, document review and application preparation.
Step 06
Manage progress
Manage requests and progress during the application, and organise additional information and responses when needed.
Further Reading
More on visas & migration
Explore visa and migration articles from our blog and Naver Cafe.
Can I enquire about migration while living in Korea?
Yes. Visa and migration enquiries go to our Melbourne team, wherever you live.
What should I prepare for my first consultation?
Outline where you live, your visa status, study and work background, and consultation goals. This helps us understand what needs reviewing. Send sensitive documents only after guidance from the team.
Can I discuss study plans and visa matters together?
KO-OZ provides separate expertise in migration and education. Where study choices and visa plans need to be considered together, we connect the relevant reviews.
Your Next Step
Review your current visa situation with us.
Review your circumstances and preparation with our Melbourne visa and migration team.
