Why Hays Migration?
Helping you navigate
Australian migration systems.
Trusted by students, graduates, and employers, our team has supported thousands of applications across study, work, and PR pathways.
Meet our team
Henry Sun
Founder, Director, Solicitor
Maggie Li
Founder, Director, Registered MARA Agent
Vicky Yang
Registered MARA Agent, Special Category Visa Expert
Alison Dong
Qingdao Branch Manager
Tracy Guo
Paralegal Consultant
Natalie Nguyen
Marketing Specialist (Southeast Asia Lead)
Evelyn Li
Client Service Manager
Nina Sun
Education Manager & Partnership Specialist
Hannah Ji
Office Manager
Nicholas Cheong
Marketing Director
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FAQ’s
Empowering your migration and education choices across Australia.
Yes, long-term pathway planning for permanent residency is a core part of our service. We map out complete pathways from where you are now to PR, provide multi-stage support over many years, and integrate education consulting with visa pathway planning.
We focus on quality over volume, providing authentic and transparent advice, and long-term pathway planning that considers your entire migration journey. We combine migration services with education consulting, specialise in niche areas like DAMA and MINT programs, and many clients work with us for 5–10 years through multiple visa stages.
Visa processing times vary by visa type: Student Visas (4-6 weeks), Graduate Visas (3-6 months), Skilled Migration Visas (6-18 months), Employer Sponsored Visas (1-12 months), and Partner Visas (12-24 months). Factors include application completeness, health checks, and departmental processing loads.
We ensure quality through comprehensive assessment, personalised service tailored to each client’s situation, thorough documentation preparation, and long-term pathway planning that considers future visa stages. We don’t use templates or bulk processing methods.
Options may include merits review at the AAT (strict deadlines), judicial review on legal error, a fresh onshore/offshore application, or switching pathways (e.g., employer sponsorship or study) if eligible. The right choice depends on refusal reasons, timing, section 48 bars, and your long‑term goals. A structured review of the refusal decision and your evidence usually uncovers the most reliable next step.
Employer costs typically include the Skilling Australians Fund levy, standard business sponsorship/nomination/government charges, and any paid migration services, plus onboarding compliance. Candidates may pay their own visa application fee and medicals unless the employer covers them. Budgets vary by visa subclass and business size; a detailed quote avoids compliance risks.
For employers specifically, expect SAF levy by business size, nomination and sponsorship charges, potential advertising/compliance costs, and professional fees. Planning for ENS transitions and regional concessions can optimise total cost over a 2–3 year horizon. Transparent allocation of who pays what helps meet compliance.
Most permanent residents can apply after living in Australia for four years lawfully, including at least 12 months as a permanent resident, with limited time allowed overseas; applicants must meet character, residency, and test requirements. Certain exemptions and special residence provisions may apply, and New Zealand or defence pathways can differ. Planning begins once your PR is granted to make sure travel doesn’t break the residence requirement.
