# The Migration

> MARA-registered Australian migration and education consultancy (MARN 1807450 & 2518738) with offices in Sydney and Melbourne, helping South Asian international students, graduates, and families secure Australian visas — student visa extensions, 485 graduate visas, skilled migration, partner and parent visas, and study-to-PR pathways.

The Migration is a licensed Australian migration agency founded in 2018 by registered migration agent Nasir Nawaz. Since 2018, the team has helped 3,000+ students and skilled migrants make Australia home, backed by seven years of frontline migration experience and strict adherence to the OMARA Code of Conduct. The team provides consultations in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi, with particular expertise in supporting South Asian international students planning their pathway from study to permanent residency. Services span all major Australian visa subclasses, education counselling, PR points strategy, and complex cases including refusal appeals and tribunal representation.

Key facts: MARA-registered agents (MARN 1807450 & 2518738) · Founded 2018 · 3,000+ clients helped · Offices: Office 2, 16 Kendall St, Harris Park NSW 2150 (Sydney) and Suite 4.04, 365 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 · Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi · Online consultations available Australia-wide and internationally.

## Main Pages

- [Home](https://themigration.com.au/): MARA-registered migration agents in Australia — overview of all visa and education services
- [About Us](https://themigration.com.au/about-us): Company story, mission, values, and MARA registration details
- [Our Team](https://themigration.com.au/our-team): Meet our licensed migration agents and education counsellors
- [Contact Us](https://themigration.com.au/contact-us): Sydney and Melbourne office locations, consultation booking, and FAQs

## Skilled Migration Services

- [General Skilled Migration Visa](https://themigration.com.au/general-skilled-migration-visa/): Overview of the points-tested skilled visa program covering subclass 189, 190, and 491
- [Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa](https://themigration.com.au/subclass-189-skilled-independent-visa): Permanent residency for skilled workers without state or employer sponsorship
- [Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa](https://themigration.com.au/subclass-190-skilled-nominated-visa): State-nominated permanent visa with 5 bonus points
- [Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa](https://themigration.com.au/subclass-491-skilled-work-regional-visa): Provisional regional visa with 15 bonus points and pathway to PR via subclass 191
- [PR Pathway Roadmap](https://themigration.com.au/pr-pathway-roadmap): Step-by-step strategy from study to Australian permanent residency
- [PR Points Calculator](https://themigration.com.au/pr-points-calculator): Calculate your skilled migration points score

## Student & Graduate Visa Services

- [Student Visa (Subclass 500)](https://themigration.com.au/student-visa): Australian student visa applications and education counselling
- [Student Visa Extension](https://themigration.com.au/student-visa-extension): Extend your Australian student visa onshore
- [Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa](https://themigration.com.au/subclass-485-visa): Post-study work visa for international graduates
- [Trade Courses in Australia](https://themigration.com.au/trade-courses-in-australia): Vocational trade courses that lead to PR pathways
- [Professional Year Program](https://themigration.com.au/professional-year-program): Earn 5 extra PR points through accounting, IT, or engineering professional year

## Family Visa Services

- [Partner Visa](https://themigration.com.au/partner-visa): Onshore (820/801) and offshore (309/100) partner visa applications
- [Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)](https://themigration.com.au/prospective-marriage-visa): Fiancé visa for partners of Australian citizens and permanent residents
- [Parent Visa](https://themigration.com.au/parent-visa): Contributory and non-contributory parent visa lodgement and queueing strategy

## Employer Sponsored & Other Visas

- [Employer Sponsored Visas](https://themigration.com.au/employer-sponsored-visa): Subclass 482, 186, and 494 employer-sponsored pathways
- [Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)](https://themigration.com.au/visitor-visa): Tourist and sponsored family stream visitor visas
- [Visa Refusals & Appeals](https://themigration.com.au/visa-refusal-appeals): ART/AAT tribunal representation and refusal reviews

## Guides & Blog

- [Educational Blogs](https://themigration.com.au/blogs): All articles on Australian visas, skilled migration, state sponsorship, and education
- [189 vs 190 Visa Comparison](https://themigration.com.au/blog/189-vs-190-visa): Differences, points requirements, processing times, and which is easier in 2026
- [Skilled Visa Processing Times](https://themigration.com.au/blog/australian-skilled-visa-processing-times-latest-updates): Current 189, 190, and 491 processing times and delay causes
- [Subclass 190 State Nomination Guide](https://themigration.com.au/blog/subclass-190-skilled-nomination-visa-rules-lists-roi-guide): State nomination rules, occupation lists, and ROI analysis

## Contact & Booking

- [Book a Consultation](https://booking.themigration.com.au/): Schedule a 45–60 minute consultation with a MARA-registered migration agent

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