{"id":8614,"date":"2025-06-27T16:49:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T06:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/?p=8614"},"modified":"2025-10-17T11:52:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T01:52:44","slug":"how-to-migrate-to-australia-based-on-your-life-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/en\/how-to-migrate-to-australia-based-on-your-life-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Dreaming of Australia? How to Migrate to Australia Based on Your Life Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8614\" class=\"elementor elementor-8614\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-576fd93 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"576fd93\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a8607d\" data-id=\"1a8607d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be37b9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"be37b9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-Migrate-to-Australia-Based-on-Your-Life-Stage.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8577\" alt=\"How to Migrate to Australia Based on Your Life Stage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-Migrate-to-Australia-Based-on-Your-Life-Stage.png 730w, https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-Migrate-to-Australia-Based-on-Your-Life-Stage-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-Migrate-to-Australia-Based-on-Your-Life-Stage-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b7b49f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b7b49f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Australia is a popular migration destination known for its stunning natural landscapes, excellent healthcare and education systems, and high quality of life. Whether you\u2019re looking to study, work, reunite with family or settle permanently, there\u2019s a visa pathway for you. Understanding your options is the first step toward making Australia your new home.<\/p><p>At Brightstone Migration, we specialise exclusively in Australian migration law. We\u2019re here to guide you through the complexities of the visa process with clarity, care and confidence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8259671 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8259671\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c95624b\" data-id=\"c95624b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1f22b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1f22b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">International Students\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea39ddc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea39ddc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Scenario: You\u2019ve completed your studies in Australia and wish to remain long-term through a career pathway.<\/p><p>Common Visa Pathways:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Subclass 485 \u2013 Temporary Graduate Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0Offers 2\u20134 years post-study work rights to gain experience and improve your eligibility for permanent residency.<\/li><li><strong>Subclass 482 \u2013 Skills In Demand Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0Employer-sponsored; available if you secure a job post-graduation.<\/li><li><strong>Subclass 186 \u2013 Employer Nomination Scheme:<\/strong>\u00a0Permanent residency via employer sponsorship; can follow a 482 visa or be direct-entry.<\/li><li><strong>Subclass 189 \u2013 Skilled Independent Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0Points-tested and does not require a sponsor.<\/li><li><strong>Subclass 190 \u2013 Skilled Nominated Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0Requires state or territory nomination; adds 5 points to your points score.<\/li><li><strong>Subclass 491 \u2013 Skilled Work Regional Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0A 5-year provisional visa that may lead to permanent residency via Subclass 191 after 3 years in regional Australia.<\/li><\/ul><p>How Brightstone Migration Helps:<\/p><p>We assess your points, prepare skills assessments, advise on sponsorship or state\/territory nomination options, and assist with your EOI and visa applications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0060405 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0060405\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Skilled Workers\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf6eba4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf6eba4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Scenario: You are a qualified professional or tradesperson with skills in demand in Australia.<\/p><p>Common Visa Pathways:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Subclass 189 \u2013 Skilled Independent Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0Points-tested with no need for employer or state\/territory sponsorship.<\/li><li><strong>Subclass 190 \u2013 Skilled Nominated Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0Requires nomination by a state or territory government.<\/li><li><strong>Subclass 491 \u2013 Skilled Work Regional Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0Regional provisional visa leading to permanent residency via Subclass 191.<\/li><li><strong>Subclass 186 \u2013 Employer Nomination Scheme:<\/strong>\u00a0Permanent employer-sponsored visa.<\/li><li><strong>Subclass 494 \u2013 Regional Employer Sponsored Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0Provisional visa leading to permanent residency after working in regional areas.<\/li><\/ul><p>Eligibility Criteria:<\/p><ul><li>Age under 45.<\/li><li>Skills assessment in an eligible occupation.<\/li><li>Points test (for 189, 190, 491).<\/li><li>Employer nomination (for 186, 494).<\/li><li>Health and character checks.<\/li><\/ul><p>How Brightstone Migration Helps:<\/p><p>We assess your eligibility, prepare skills assessments, manage EOIs, assist with state\/territory nominations and liaise with all relevant stakeholders.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ceed12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ceed12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Family \u2013 Partner\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b165c84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b165c84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Scenario: You are married to or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen<\/p><p>Common Visa Pathways:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Subclass 820\/801 \u2013 Onshore Partner Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0Apply while in Australia; includes a bridging visa during processing.<\/li><li><strong>Subclass 309\/100 \u2013 Offshore Partner Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0Apply from outside Australia; permanent residency granted in two stages.<\/li><li><strong>Subclass 300 \u2013 Prospective Marriage Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0For engaged couples intending to marry in Australia.<\/li><\/ul><p>Eligibility Criteria:<\/p><ul><li>Must demonstrate a genuine and continuing relationship.<\/li><li>De facto couples generally need to prove 12 months of cohabitation.<\/li><li>Includes extensive documentation and relationship history.<\/li><li>Health and character requirements must be met.<\/li><\/ul><p>How Brightstone Migration Helps:<\/p><p>We help you prepare a strong partner visa application with detailed relationship evidence and provide guidance in addressing any concerns raised by the Department.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e80bd20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e80bd20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Family \u2013 Children\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd852b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd852b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Scenario: You are a parent in Australia wanting your minor or dependent child to join you.<\/p><p>Common Visa Pathways:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Subclass 101 \/ 802 \u2013 Child Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0For biological or adopted children of Australian citizens or permanent residents.<\/li><li><strong>Subclass 102 \u2013 Adoption Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0For overseas-adopted children.<\/li><li><strong>Subclass 117 \/ 837 \u2013 Orphan Relative Visa:<\/strong>\u00a0For children without parents being sponsored by close relatives.<\/li><\/ul><p>Eligibility Criteria:<\/p><ul><li>Under 18 years, or up to 25 if financially dependent and studying full-time.<\/li><li>Unmarried and meet health and character requirements.<\/li><li>Under 18s must have consent from both parents (or a court order).<\/li><\/ul><p>How Brightstone Migration Helps:<\/p><p>We assist with proving dependency, gathering required parental consent, and navigating adoption or orphan-related visa processes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ebc020 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ebc020\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Brightstone migration?\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c8d80f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c8d80f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Brightstone Migration, we are committed to simplifying the migration process. We:<\/p><ul><li>Offer expert legal advice tailored to your circumstances.<\/li><li>Provide end-to-end case management.<\/li><li>Ensure your application is complete, compliant, and compelling.<\/li><li>Liaise directly with the Department of Home Affairs.<\/li><li>Minimise stress and avoid costly delays.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Ready to Start Your Journey?<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/en\/contact-us\/\"><strong>Contact Brightstone Migration<\/strong><\/a> today for a consultation. Whether you are a student, worker, partner or parent, we are here to help you turn your migration goals into reality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0e9923 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0e9923\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d81d42e elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"d81d42e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2261\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2261\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How can I transition from a student visa to permanent residency?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2261\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2261\"><p>You can apply for a Subclass 485 visa to gain local work experience, then pursue permanent residency through visas such as Subclass 189, 190 or 186.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2262\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2262\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 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offer and sponsorship by an Australian employer as well as at least one year of full-time equivalent relevant experience.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2263\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2263\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What do I need for a partner visa?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2263\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2263\"><p>Evidence of a genuine, ongoing relationship, such as shared finances, cohabitation, social support and commitment, is essential.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2264\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2264\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How does the skilled visa points test work?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2264\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2264\"><p>Points are awarded for age, English skills, qualifications, work experience and more. A minimum of 65 points is required for most skilled visas.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2265\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2265\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I include my family in my visa application?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2265\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2265\"><p>Yes, most visa subclasses allow you to include your spouse and dependent children, subject to eligibility and health and character checks.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2266\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2266\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the processing times?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2266\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2266\"><p>They vary. 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It\u2019s important to act quickly and seek legal advice.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"><div id=\"wpcf7-f54-p8614-o1\" class=\"wpcf7 js\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en-US\" data-wpcf7-id=\"54\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d97513f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d97513f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d25e28b\" data-id=\"d25e28b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f32515 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9f32515\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07db047 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07db047\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>This article was prepared and written by our immigration lawyer team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/\">Brightstone Migration<\/a> and reviewed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blmigration.com.au\/team\/mei-guo\/\">Mei Guo<\/a>, Partner Solicitor and Head of Immigration, to provide professional insights and commentary. 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