EMC Australia · MARN 1800335
Live, work, or stay in Australia — with a Registered Migration Agent
We are Registered Migration Agents in Melbourne. Skilled and employer-sponsored visas, partner and family, study, citizenship, skills assessments, and appeals after a refusal.
Level 14, 333 Collins Street · or Zoom, anywhere
Established 2015 · MARN 1800335
What we do
Start with your situation. We will advise which visa applies.
You do not need to know Australian immigration law to begin. Choose the situation that is closest. If none of them fit, go to contact and write it in your own words.
A partner or fiancé
Stay together in Australia
You are in a genuine relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident — here, or still overseas. We prepare the partner visa application.
820 · 801 · 309 · 100 · 300
Work
Work, or be sponsored by an employer
Points-tested skilled visas, or an employer wants you on a Skills in Demand or ENS visa. You do not need the visa number before you write to us.
189 · 190 · 491 · 482 · 186 · 494
Study
Study, or stay after you graduate
Student visas, training visas, and the temporary graduate visa when your course ends.
500 · 485 · 407
Family
Bring parents, children or relatives
Parent, child, carer and relative visas when the family is split across countries. Partner visas are a different page.
Parent · Child · Carer · 461
A visit
Visit, or work while you travel
A genuine short stay, an ETA, or a Working Holiday / Work and Holiday visa. This is not a partner visa or a student visa.
600 · 601 · 417 · 462
A visa running out
Stay lawful while you decide the next step
Bridging visas, checking VEVO, and Resident Return if you already hold permanent residence and need to travel.
Bridging · VEVO · 155
A refusal
A visa was refused or cancelled
We review the decision and tell you plainly whether an appeal, a fresh application, or neither is the better path — and the deadline.
ART · Tribunal · Court
Citizenship
Become an Australian citizen, or prove you already are
Citizenship by conferral, citizenship by descent, or evidence of Australian citizenship. A different application from any visa.
Conferral · Descent · Evidence
Skills assessment
Get your occupation assessed
A skills assessment for a trade or a profession — occupation first, then the assessing authority. Separate from the visa, and from citizenship.
TRA · VETASSESS · other authorities
Who we are
EMC Australia, on Collins Street since 2015.
Education Management Corporation of Australia Pty Ltd trades as EMC Australia - Education & Migration Centre. We are OMARA-registered (MARN 1800335). You can see us at Level 14, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne, or on Zoom from anywhere.
We are Registered Migration Agents. Australian lawyers join when a matter needs them. Partner, skilled, study, family, citizenship and appeals are all ordinary work.
- Registration
- MARN 1800335
Google reviews
What people say when the visa lands.
5.0 · 140 Google reviews
Five-star reviews only.
“I'm very grateful for the support I received from EMC throughout my visa process. My situation was quite complex, as I initially came on a student visa, faced a refusal, lodged an appeal, and later transitioned to a Subclass 309 application. At one point, I genuinely thought I would have to return overseas to continue the process. However, EMC carefully assessed my circumstances and found a solution that allowed me to remain onshore, which made a significant difference both emotionally and practically.”“I had a very positive experience with EMC Australia for my partner visa application. They were professional, supportive, and guided us clearly throughout the process. Thanks to their help, my permanent partner visa was approved much sooner than expected, I applied on 29 May and received the approval on 3 June, just 5 days!! I really appreciate their efficient service and support. I would highly recommend EMC Australia to anyone looking for reliable assistance with their visa application.”“Thank you, EMC Australia, for helping me throughout my visa journey. They assisted me from my Partner Visa (820) application which only took 7 months all the way to my Permanent Partner Visa (801) approval in less than a week. The team was helpful, professional, and always ready to answer our questions. Their guidance made the whole process much easier and less stressful. I am very grateful for their support and highly recommend EMC Australia to anyone needing migration assistance.”“Responsive and efficient service. EMC and the proprietor demonstrated professionalism, competence, and a human-centered approach while meeting the prescribed timeline and successfully achieving my goals.”“We had an amazing experience with EMC! They helped us obtain our Partner Visa (Subclass 820) in under 14 months, and we couldn't be happier with the result. From the beginning, they were professional, knowledgeable, and very supportive. They guided us through every step of the process. Their communication was always clear and reassuring, which made a very stressful process much easier. Thanks to their help, everything went smoothly and successfully. We are extremely grateful and would highly recommend EMC.”Insights
From the practice
Partner
Can I apply for an onshore Partner Visa if my previous onshore Partner Visa was refused?
After an onshore partner refusal, section 48 can limit what you can apply for next. Plain-English notes on when a fresh partner application is still possible.
Partner
Subclass 820 vs Subclass 309: Which Partner Visa Should You Apply For?
Choosing between the onshore Partner Visa (820/801) and the offshore Partner Visa (309/100) usually comes down to where you are when you lodge. Here’s how the pathways differ.
Temporary Visa Holders: Understanding Australia’s New Arrival Control Powers (March 2026 Update)
Temporary Visa Holders: Understanding Australia’s New Arrival Control Powers (March 2026 Update) Recent changes to Australia’s migration legislation have generated significant discussion among temporary visa holders,
Questions
Questions people ask first.
A Melbourne migration practice, registered with OMARA (MARN 1800335). Education Management Corporation of Australia Pty Ltd trades as EMC Australia - Education & Migration Centre (ABN 71 166 012 808).
Get in touch
Start with a conversation.
Book a consultation in person or on Zoom, message on WhatsApp, or send us a message. You do not need the visa number.
For the full free visa assessment, use the Free visa assessment.
- +61 3 9069 3284Call the office
- WhatsApp +61 478 278 410Message us on WhatsApp
- Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm AESTClosed weekends
- Level 14, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
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