FAQs

We support students who want to study in Australia by helping with course selection, education pathway planning, and enrolment assistance. Our team works with colleges, universities, and training providers to help students find suitable options that align with both study goals and future migration plans.

• Guidance on suitable courses linked to long-term migration pathways
• Direct communication with education institutions where needed
• Student Visa (SC 500) support and related documentation guidance

A registered migration agent helps ensure your application is prepared accurately, strategically, and in line with current immigration requirements. With professional guidance, you can better understand your visa options, avoid common application mistakes, and move forward with stronger supporting documents and clearer expectations.

Yes. We assist clients facing visa refusals or cancellations by reviewing their circumstances, preparing detailed submissions, and representing matters before the relevant tribunal where appropriate. Our focus is on presenting the strongest possible case and helping clients understand the next steps available to them.

Processing times vary depending on the visa subclass, the complexity of your case, and current Department workloads. In many cases, permanent visa applications can take around 12 months, but timelines may be shorter or longer based on the specific pathway and how complete the application is when lodged.

Processing times are usually affected by application complexity, the quality and availability of supporting documents, health and character requirements, and the Department's current workload. We help reduce avoidable delays by ensuring applications are well-prepared and meet the required criteria before submission.

We assist with a wide range of visa categories, from skilled migration and employer-sponsored pathways to family, student, visitor, and citizenship-related applications. Our services are tailored to the client's current status, long-term goals, and eligibility.

• General Skilled Migration visas including SC 189, 190, 491, and 191
• Employer-sponsored visas including SC 186 and SC 482
• Partner visas including SC 820/801, SC 309, and SC 300
• Student Visas such as SC 500 and related pathways

Eligibility for General Skilled Migration depends on your occupation, age, points score, English ability, and skills assessment results. Most applicants must meet the core requirements below before receiving an invitation to apply.

• Your occupation must be on an eligible skilled occupation list
• You need a positive skills assessment for the nominated occupation
• You generally must be under 45 years of age when invited
• You need competent English, often IELTS 6 or equivalent as a minimum
• You must score at least 65 points and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

• SC 189: A points-tested independent visa that allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia without state nomination.
• SC 190: A points-tested permanent visa that requires nomination from an Australia state or territory.
• SC 491: A regional skilled visa that requires state, territory, or eligible family sponsorship and is designed for regional Australia.

• SC 189 and SC 190: Permanent visas that let eligible applicants live in Australia indefinitely, subject to normal travel facility rules.
• SC 491: A temporary regional visa valid for 5 years, with a pathway to permanent residency through SC 191 after meeting eligibility requirements.

CG Migration Services offers practical, client-focused support backed by registered migration advice, personalised case strategies, and clear communication throughout the process. Whether you need help with skilled migration, partner visas, student pathways, or more complex cases, we focus on solutions that fit your goals and improve your chances of a strong outcome.