Already in Australia
Extend or upgrade your visa — and stay in Australia longer.
Whether your visa is expiring, your studies are finished, or you're ready for permanent residency, we'll find the strongest pathway to keep you here — lawfully and stress-free.
5,000+
visas secured over 20 years by our registered migration team.
Why people come to us
The earlier you act, the more options you have.
Visa deadlines sneak up fast. Lodging the right application before your current visa expires protects your stay — and often unlocks better, longer-term pathways.
Your visa is about to expire
Timing is critical. We assess your options fast and lodge before your current visa runs out, keeping you lawful the whole way.
You've finished your studies
Don't lose the momentum of your Australian qualification. We help graduates move onto work visas and permanent pathways.
You want to stay for work
Already have an employer or job offer? We can turn that into sponsorship or a stronger skilled visa with a pathway to PR.
Your circumstances have changed
New job, new relationship, new goals — a change in your situation often opens doors to a better visa. We find them.
Common upgrade pathways
Wherever you are now, there's a next step.
These are the most common visa upgrades we manage for people already in Australia. Your exact options depend on your visa, occupation and goals — that's what the free assessment is for.
Student to Temporary Graduate
Stay and work after your studies finish.
- Stay in Australia after completing your course
- Work full-time and gain Australian experience
- Stepping stone to a skilled or sponsored visa
Work Visa to Permanent Residency
Upgrade your sponsored visa to PR.
- Convert employer sponsorship into permanent residency
- No need to leave Australia while it processes
- We handle nomination and lodgement end-to-end
Visitor to Longer-Stay Visa
Explore your options before your visa expires.
- Assess study, work or partner pathways
- Avoid overstaying and protect your record
- Plan the switch before your current visa ends
Graduate Visa Extension or PR
Make the most of your graduate visa window.
- Extend your stay with skilled or regional options
- Points-tested pathways to permanent residency
- Employer sponsorship strategies while you work
Visa Renewal & Extension
Running out of time? Act before expiry.
- Assess eligibility to renew or extend your current visa
- Bridging visa guidance so you stay lawful
- Urgent options when your visa is close to expiring
Straight to Permanent Residency
Upgrade to PR through skills or nomination.
- Skilled independent and state-nominated pathways
- Points assessment based on age, English and experience
- Settle in Australia permanently with your family
How it works
From expiring visa to extended stay, in four steps.
Free assessment
Tell us your current visa, situation and goals — we review what's possible.
Upgrade plan
We recommend the strongest extension or upgrade pathway and the exact timeline.
Lodge before expiry
We prepare and lodge your application on time, with bridging visa cover if needed.
Stay with confidence
We track your application to grant and plan your long-term future in Australia.
Free visa assessment
Find out how much longer you can stay.
Complete the form below and a MARA-registered consultant will assess your current visa and situation, then contact you with your best extension and upgrade options.
Free visa assessment
Tell us about your situation
We will review your current visa and goals, then contact you within one business day with your options.