Your registered migration agent in Brisbane

Migration Agent Brisbane, Southeast Queensland

Brisbane runs on skilled people, and the visa system decides who gets to stay. You get one agent on your file, from the first question to the decision.

MigrationBuro serves Brisbane and southeast Queensland employer and individual clients. Andy Heathcote (MARN 0850840) is based in Cleveland (Redlands Coast) and works with Brisbane clients via Zoom, Teams, and in person.

Brisbane is the commercial centre of southeast Queensland and home to a diverse range of industries that engage employer-sponsored migration: engineering, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services.

MIGRATION SERVICES FOR BRISBANE CLIENTS

Brisbane employer-sponsored migration: businesses in Brisbane's engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, and construction sectors that are sponsoring or considering sponsoring overseas workers on the 482 or 494.

Brisbane skilled migrants: individual applicants based in Brisbane or relocating to Brisbane assessing the skilled independent or state-sponsored pathways.

Brisbane partner and family visas: Brisbane residents sponsoring an overseas partner, spouse, or parent.

Brisbane citizenship applications: long-term permanent residents in Brisbane preparing a citizenship by conferral application.

HOW BRISBANE CLIENTS ENGAGE MIGRATIONBURO

Step 1 Initial enquiry via the website or phone

Tell us about your situation through the website form or by phone, and we let you know whether we can help before you commit.

Step 2 Consultation via Zoom or Teams for most Brisbane clients

Consultation via Zoom or Teams for most Brisbane clients. In-person consultations in Brisbane CBD or Cleveland are available by arrangement.

Step 3 Written service agreement

You receive a written service agreement setting out the scope, the fee and the timeline, so there are no surprises later.

Step 4 Andy manages the case to completion

Andy takes the file from there, preparing and lodging your application and managing it through to a decision.

Speak to a Migration agent

Call 1300 VISA OZ (1300 8472 69) to discuss your visa or sponsorship options. Available Monday to Friday. Zoom consultations take 45-60 minutes and give you a clear answer on what is achievable.

Prefer to start in writing? Email info@migrationburo.com.au with the role title, the occupation, and the candidate's nationality and qualifications.

Skills in Demand (SID) Visa

(Subclass 482)
Custom migration pathways for businesses facing ongoing skills shortages, including DAMA’s, industry-specific Labour agreements and Company Specific Labour Agreements.

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Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186)

Secure permanent residency for skilled international employees, strengthening your workforce with long-term expertise.

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Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

A state-nominated permanent visa for skilled workers in occupations a state or territory needs.

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Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

A points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers in an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list, with no employer or state nomination required.

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Some frequently asked questions

Answers to some questions we often hear from people in your situation.

Does MigrationBuro have a Brisbane CBD office?

MigrationBuro is based in Cleveland. Brisbane CBD in-person meetings are available by arrangement. Most Brisbane clients find Zoom or Teams consultations practical and efficient.

What size of Brisbane employer does MigrationBuro work with?

SME to mid-market. Engineering workshops, manufacturing businesses, healthcare providers, and technical service businesses. Not large corporates with internal HR migration teams.

Does Queensland state nomination benefit Brisbane applicants?

Yes. Queensland state nomination (190 and 491 via Queensland Regional) is available to applicants who meet Queensland's occupation and other criteria. Brisbane applicants can access the 190 stream. The 491 is for regional Queensland (outside greater Brisbane).

Can a sponsored worker's family come to Australia with them?

Yes. Partners and dependent children can be included in the application as secondary applicants. Each secondary applicant is subject to health and character requirements. Partners may work full-time. Secondary applicants are named in the visa grant and subject to the same conditions as the primary holder.

What is the difference between a 482 and a 186 visa?

The 482 (Skills in Demand) is a temporary visa, typically granted for two to four years. The 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) is permanent residence. Many 482 holders transition to a 186 after two years of sponsored employment under the Temporary Residence Transition stream. The 186 can also be lodged directly via the Direct Entry stream if the worker holds the right qualifications and the role meets the criteria.

Migration experience you can trust

MigrationBuro are your trusted migration agents in Brisbane. Founded and led by Andrew Heathcote, we specialise in Australian immigration services. Registered since 2008, Andrew is a registered migration agent (MARN 0850840) and a member of the Migration Institute of Australia, ensuring expert guidance through every step of the immigration process.

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