Migration Downunder - Migration Agent Australia and NZ

Migration Downunder - Migration Agent Australia and NZ Migration Downunder - Registered Migration Agents & Immigration Lawyers, Australia Julie is also an accredited, licensed immigration advisor for New Zealand.

Operating since 1999, Migration Downunder is an immigration consultancy firm based in Chatswood which is a major business district in the Lower North Shore of Sydney. Our Registered Migration Agents are highly experienced in handling all kinds of visa and citizenship matters – including complex scenarios and appeals - for individuals, families and employers. Migration Downunder‘s Principal, Julie

Williams, has been a registered agent for over 18 years and is a Fellow of the Migration Institute of Australia which is the peak association for Registered Migration Agents in Australia. Our success is a result of providing good old-fashioned communication in conjunction with our extensive experience and knowledge of the legal criteria for anything relating to Australian immigration law. We are always responsive to all our clients’ requests and they often comment that we are fast to respond to their needs and questions. We pride ourselves in ensuring we are always up to date with the current legislation, policies and Departmental changes. Our passion, interpersonal communication and dedication to our clients are what set us apart.

11/06/2026

A migration agency full of different nationalities, one soccer ball, and one very important question: who are you supporting?

With the FIFA World Cup around the corner, we threw it around the office (literally) to find out where the team's loyalties lie ⚽

Wherever you're from, whatever team you're behind, the World Cup has a way of bringing everyone together (or at least giving us something to argue about over lunch!)

Happy World Cup season from the team at Migration Downunder! Who are you supporting? Drop your team below 👇

New financial year = new migration program.From 1 July, Australia's 2026–27 Migration Program kicks in, and while the he...
11/06/2026

New financial year = new migration program.

From 1 July, Australia's 2026–27 Migration Program kicks in, and while the headline number stays at 185,000 places, what's changed underneath matters.

⬆️ Salary thresholds are going up.
📉 Regional places have been cut significantly.
💵 Employer costs are rising.

And if you're already in Australia, the program is increasingly in your favour.

We've put together a cheat sheet breaking down the key numbers and what they actually mean. Swipe to find your situation:
1️⃣ Employers 2️⃣ Skilled Workers 3️⃣ Students & Graduates 4️⃣ Regional 5️⃣ Families

For the full breakdown, read Julie's complete summary on our website https://migrationdownunder.com/the-new-migration-program-year-2026-2027/or get in touch to talk through what the new program year means for you.

Fourteen years, three visas, two countries, and one goal that never changed.Arturo arrived in Australia from Peru in 201...
09/06/2026

Fourteen years, three visas, two countries, and one goal that never changed.

Arturo arrived in Australia from Peru in 2012 on a student visa. What followed was a journey that tested everything; lost sponsorship opportunities, agents who let him down, years apart from family, and the weight of COVID on top of it all. But through every setback, he kept pushing forward.

Along the way he met Evelyn, and together they built a plan to make Australia home. With the support of his employer and the team at Migration Downunder, Arturo's 186 Permanent Residence visa was granted earlier this year.

A new chapter starts here. We're so proud to have been part of this one.

Read Arturo and Evelyn's full story on our website: https://migrationdownunder.com/sponsored-visa-subclass-186-arturo/

03/06/2026

Fun Fact! Did you know that we have three of our team who all own Corgis that are identical in colour. Our Principal Migration Agent, Alice, has Chino, our Immigration Lawyer Jessica has two named Biscuit & Gigi and Lily our Administration Co-ordinator has Bertie. Our Managing Director, Julie, also had a corgi growing up! Dogs are a great therapy and distraction to our daily working lives.

So, happy International Corgi Day from the whole pack at MDU! 🐶
Meet the Corgis of Migration Downunder 🐾

Had a visa refused? The way your review gets decided just changed (and it could mean you never get a hearing).From 18 Ma...
02/06/2026

Had a visa refused? The way your review gets decided just changed (and it could mean you never get a hearing).

From 18 May 2026, the Administrative Review Tribunal introduced a new "on the papers" process for certain visa refusal reviews. Your case can now be decided entirely on your written submission and documents.

That means:
🚫 No chance to explain in person
🚫 No opportunity to respond to concerns face to face
📄 What you put on paper is what the tribunal sees

Swipe through for what changed, who's affected and what to do.
Read Julie's full breakdown → https://migrationdownunder.com/new-administrative-review-tribunal-changes/

The Australian Border Force has launched a nationwide compliance crackdown on the 407 training visa program. What are th...
28/05/2026

The Australian Border Force has launched a nationwide compliance crackdown on the 407 training visa program. What are they looking for? Whether the training is real!

The subclass 407 visa was designed for structured occupational training and professional development - not as a general employment pathway.
Swipe across

27/05/2026

Why is my visa taking so long? It's the number one question we get asked.
And the short answer is: demand is outweighing supply in addition to incomplete applications

What a lot of people don't realise is that something as small as an expired police clearance can be enough to delay your entire application, and when over 50% of applications in some streams are being lodged incomplete, it creates a ripple effect for everyone in the queue. Visas are also capped each migration program year.

Julie breaks down what's actually causing the delays and what you can do about it.

For the full version with current processing times for the 482, 186 and parent visas, head to our YouTube.

At the recent MIA Regional Conference, the big question was: what do we really mean by regional?Most people assume regio...
25/05/2026

At the recent MIA Regional Conference, the big question was: what do we really mean by regional?

Most people assume regional means remote, but in Australia's migration system, "regional" covers almost everywhere outside Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. That means the Gold Coast, Perth, Adelaide and Hobart all sit under the same classification as places like Bourke. It's far broader than most people realise, and it opens up visa pathways that are worth understanding.

Here's a simple breakdown of how regional visas work, what the 491, 494 and 191 pathways look like, and why understanding the landscape right now matters more than ever.

From employer-sponsored visa → accreditation → permanent residency.This wasn't a simple case. Kranthi was contracting in...
21/05/2026

From employer-sponsored visa → accreditation → permanent residency.

This wasn't a simple case. Kranthi was contracting in a related field, transitioned to part-time with the same employer, and was studying part-time alongside it. This meant getting one detail wrong could have put his whole application at risk.

Moments like these remind us why we do what we do. Thank you Kranthi for trusting us with your journey, and for taking the time to share your experience:

"My experience with Migration Downunder has been exceptional. Alice, in particular, has been outstanding. She carefully assessed my situation, suggested the right options, and was actively involved in ensuring all my documentation was accurate. My case was quite complex and navigating these circumstances meant dealing with intricate visa clauses that could have jeopardized my application if not handled correctly. Thanks to Alice's expertise and attention to detail, everything was managed seamlessly and got all my work experience assessed without any deductions, which helped boost my point score. I am sincerely grateful for their guidance and professionalism, and I recommend Migration Downunder with complete confidence to anyone seeking reliable and compassionate migration support."

🚨 BUDGET 2026–27 DROPPED: here's what it means for migration.The Federal Government handed down the Budget last night an...
13/05/2026

🚨 BUDGET 2026–27 DROPPED: here's what it means for migration.

The Federal Government handed down the Budget last night and if you're on a visa, thinking about migrating, or somewhere in the middle of an application, there's a few things worth knowing about.

Here are some changes to keep an eye on! Swipe through for the key takeaways ➡️

And if you want to know what any of this means for your visa, get in touch, we're always happy to help you work through it.

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