Australian Migration Services — Tailored to Your Situation
Australia continues to welcome migrants, but visa rules and criteria change frequently. At WIDEN, we help individuals, families, and Australian businesses navigate visa pathways with clarity and confidence.
Our principal migration agent, Keshab Chapagain (MARN 1576536), has extensive experience across permanent visas, employer-sponsored visas, student visas, and business visas. Our team speaks multiple languages and brings a range of cultural backgrounds to our practice.
Why WIDEN
- MARA-registered agent (MARN 1576536)
- Multilingual team
- Complex case experience
- Transparent, upfront fees
- Five-Gate intake process
Complex Visa Histories — We Can Help
We work with applicants who have complex visa histories — previous refusals, sponsorship changes, character or health considerations, or unusual circumstances. With tighter rules and a more competitive landscape, it is important to get the strategy right from the start.
How Keshab Works With You
Keshab provides personalised advice by assessing your individual situation, history, and qualifications. He outlines the most suitable pathway along with realistic alternatives, so you understand both the recommended route and the trade-offs.
Fees are quoted upfront and in writing — no surprises. Contact us to arrange an initial consultation.
Why Choose Widen - Migration Experts?
Why Choose WIDEN — Migration Experts
Extensive Experience
Keshab Chapagain (MARN 1576536) has handled a wide range of visa categories, including matters with complex histories. Whether you need support for permanent residency, employer-sponsored visas, or family pathways, you have an experienced agent in your corner.
Personalised Guidance
No one-size-fits-all advice. Keshab assesses your individual circumstances — past visa applications, qualifications, and personal goals — to recommend the most suitable pathway and outline realistic alternatives.
Multilingual Support
Our team speaks multiple languages and comes from a range of cultural backgrounds. This helps us communicate clearly and understand the specifics of your situation throughout the migration process.
Transparent Fees
Fees are quoted upfront and in writing. You will know what you are paying for, and we are clear about any additional costs that may arise during your matter.
Five-Gate Intake Process
Every engagement passes through five checkpoints before we begin work — covering scope, eligibility, payment source, and document accuracy. We catch issues early so you do not pay for work that should not proceed.
Sydney-Based, Australia-Wide
Based in Campsie, Sydney, we serve clients across Australia and overseas. We stay current on region-specific opportunities, state nominations, and policy updates that affect your application.
Our Migration Services
Below are some of the key visa services we provide. If you’re unsure which category suits your situation, simply contact us, and we’ll guide you to the right pathway.
Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
The Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) allows eligible visitors to travel to Australia for tourism, visiting family or friends, and limited business activities. This visa lets you travel multiple times within a 12-month period, with each stay capped at 3 months.
eVisitor (subclass 651)
The eVisitor Visa (Subclass 651) is ideal for eligible passport holders who wish to visit Australia for short stays. This visa allows you to explore Australia for tourism, visit friends and family, or conduct certain business visitor activities. With multiple entries allowed within 12 months, you can stay up to 3 months each time you enter.
Transit visa (subclass 771)
The Transit Visa (Subclass 771) is specifically designed for individuals transiting through Australia en route to another destination. This visa allows travelers to stay in Australia for up to 72 hours without additional costs. It also facilitates Maritime Crew Visa (MCV) holders to join an eligible ship within 5 days of their arrival.
Visitor (subclass 600)
The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) is a flexible visa option for tourists, business visitors, and those visiting family and friends in Australia. It offers multiple streams to suit different purposes, including tourism, family visits, business, and frequent travel.
Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
The Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) offers young adults from eligible countries the chance to experience an extended holiday in Australia while working to support their stay. This visa is ideal for individuals who wish to immerse themselves in Australian culture, travel, and temporary employment opportunities.
Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
The Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) is a fantastic opportunity for young adults to explore Australia while working to fund their stay. This visa is designed for individuals who want to immerse themselves in Australian life, allowing both travel and temporary employment.
Business Innovation and Investment (permanent) visa (subclass 888)
The Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (Subclass 888) is the next step for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners who have held an eligible provisional visa. This visa allows you to stay in Australia permanently to continue your business or investment activities, contributing to the nation’s economy and innovation landscape.
Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188)
The Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 188) offers a pathway for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners to establish or expand their presence in Australia. This visa allows you to manage a business, undertake investments, or develop entrepreneurial ventures, leading to permanent residency under the Subclass 888 visa.
Business Owner (subclass 890)
The Subclass 890 Business Owner Visa is designed for individuals who have successfully owned and managed a business in Australia and wish to continue operating their business while gaining permanent residency. This visa allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely and offers numerous benefits for you and your family.
Global Talent visa (subclass 858)
The Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858) is a permanent visa designed for individuals with an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in eligible fields. It provides a pathway for highly talented professionals, artists, sportspeople, and researchers to contribute to Australia’s global standing.
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
The Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa is designed for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian employer. This visa allows you to live and work in Australia permanently, offering a pathway to a stable future in the country.
Investor visa (subclass 891)
The Investor Visa (Subclass 891) is a permanent residency visa for individuals who hold the Provisional Investor (Subclass 162) visa, have maintained a designated investment in Australia for a required period, and met residency obligations. This visa allows you to settle permanently and continue your investment activity in Australia.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 494)
The Subclass 494 Visa enables regional Australian employers to address labour shortages by sponsoring skilled workers for jobs where local skilled candidates are unavailable. This provisional visa allows holders to live, work, and study in designated regional areas and provides a pathway to permanent residency after three years.
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
The Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) is designed for skilled workers, eligible New Zealand citizens, and eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders. This visa allows you to live and work in Australia permanently without needing a sponsor or nominator.
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
The Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa is a permanent residency visa designed for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. This visa allows you to live, work, and study in Australia while contributing to the local economy and community.
Skilled Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 489)
The Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 489) is designed for skilled workers and their families who wish to live, work, and study in regional Australia. While this visa is now closed to new applications, it still holds significance for those holding subclass 489 visas or seeking extensions or subsequent entries.
Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)
The Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887) is a permanent visa for individuals who have lived and worked in specified regional areas of Australia on an eligible visa. It is designed for skilled workers looking to transition to permanent residency while contributing to regional communities.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
The Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa is designed for skilled individuals nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible relative to live, work, and study in regional Australia. This provisional visa provides a pathway to permanent residency after meeting specific conditions.
State or Territory Sponsored Business Owner visa (subclass 892)
The State or Territory Sponsored Business Owner visa (subclass 892) is a permanent visa for individuals who have successfully operated a business in Australia on a provisional business visa. This visa enables you and your eligible family members to live, work, and study permanently in Australia.
State or Territory Sponsored Investor visa (subclass 893)
The State or Territory Sponsored Investor visa (subclass 893) is a permanent visa for individuals who have successfully operated a business or investment in Australia on a provisional visa. This visa allows you and your eligible family members to live, work, and study permanently in Australia.
Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)
The Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408) allows individuals to come to Australia to engage in specific short-term activities. Depending on your circumstances and the purpose of your visit, this visa offers several streams tailored to different roles, events, or activities.
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) allows international students who have recently completed their studies in Australia to live, study, and work temporarily. This visa provides an opportunity to gain work experience and further your career in Australia.
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)
The Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) allows individuals to come to Australia to participate in specific activities that support Australia’s international relations. This visa is designed for individuals who are invited, nominated, or sponsored by the Australian government or a foreign government agency.
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400)
The Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400) allows individuals to come to Australia to undertake short-term, highly specialised work. This visa is suitable for individuals who have specialised skills, knowledge, or experience that are not readily available in Australia.
Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482)
Australia continues to be a prime destination for skilled workers seeking rewarding job opportunities and long-term settlement. In response to evolving labour market demands, the Australian Government is introducing a new streamlined visa program called the Skills in Demand Visa — replacing the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa.
Parent visa (subclass 103)
The Subclass 103 Parent Visa is a pathway for parents of settled Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to migrate permanently to Australia. This visa allows for a range of benefits, making it an attractive option for parents seeking to be close to their family in Australia.
Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309)
The Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) allows the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live temporarily in Australia. This visa is a pathway to obtaining a permanent Partner visa (subclass 100).
Partner (Migrant) Visa (subclass 100)
The Subclass 100 Partner (Migrant) visa allows the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia permanently. This visa is generally available to those who already hold a Subclass 309 Partner (Provisional) visa.
Partner Visa (Temporary) (subclass 820)
The Subclass 820 Partner Visa (Temporary) allows the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live temporarily in Australia. This visa is an essential first step toward obtaining the Subclass 801 Partner Visa (Permanent), leading to permanent residency.
Partner Visa (Permanent) ( subclass 801 )
The Subclass 801 Partner visa grants permanent residency to the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This visa is typically issued to those already holding a Subclass 820 Partner visa (Temporary).
Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)
The Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa allows you to come to Australia, marry your intended partner, and then apply for a Partner visa to remain in the country permanently.
Remaining Relative visa (subclass 115)
The Subclass 115 Remaining Relative visa allows you to join your only close family members who reside in Australia. This is a permanent visa, providing the opportunity to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely.
Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 835)
The Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 835) provides an opportunity for individuals who are the last close family members of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to stay permanently in Australia.
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)
The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870) enables parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to visit Australia for extended periods of 3 or 5 years without meeting balance of family requirements or needing an Assurance of Support. This visa provides an excellent way for families to reunite on a long-term basis.
RFI & Natural Justice Response Drafting for Migration Agents
We provide confidential, white-label drafting support for migration professionals needing fast, accurate, DHA-ready responses for RFIs and Natural Justice letters across subclasses 482, 407, 186, and 187.
Service Areas
Training Visas
For individuals seeking structured workplace-based training, the Training Visa (Subclass 407) is a key pathway. We prepare compliant training plans aligned with Migration Regulations 2.72A and 2.72B. Our expertise covers:
- Tailored training programme development
- Documenting workplace training activities
- Sequential lodgement strategy (March 2026 rules)
Business Visas
Australia offers multiple pathways for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners. Each subclass has specific criteria around investment, turnover, or entrepreneurial experience. We assist with:
- Choosing the right Business Visa subclass
- Preparing a Department-ready business plan
- Collating financial and legal documents
- Meeting state or territory nomination requirements
Work Visas
Australia’s labour market draws skilled workers from many professions. Work Visas range from temporary to permanent, depending on qualifications, occupation, and employer sponsorship. Our services include:
- General Skilled Migration (Subclass 189, 190, 491)
- Employer-Sponsored (Subclass 482, 186)
- Regional Skilled Visas
- Temporary Activity Visas
We also assist with the Skills Assessment process, English proficiency test preparation guidance, and health check coordination.
Permanent Work Visas
A permanent visa makes you an Australian permanent resident — with rights to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely.
Learn MoreComplex Visa Histories — We Can Help
If you have experienced visa refusals, cancellations, or other significant hurdles, do not be discouraged. Keshab Chapagain has worked across complex matters — including refusal-to-relodgement cases, sponsorship breakdowns, character and health waivers, and multi-jurisdictional histories. We will assess your situation thoroughly, identify the issues that affected previous applications, and develop a strategy that addresses them.
Ready to Start Your Migration Matter?
With tighter rules and competitive applications, expert advice matters more than ever. WIDEN — Migration Experts offers personalised, MARA-registered services for individuals, families, and Australian businesses.
📅 Book a Consultation
Schedule an appointment to assess your situation, options, and the most suitable pathway.
📋 Transparent Process
We explain each stage — requirements, timelines, and total costs — in writing before work begins.
🔄 Ongoing Support
From initial consultation through to lodgement and beyond, our team keeps you informed at every stage.
Visa Application Fees
Visa application services from the fees below. Final fee quoted per matter based on complexity, dependents, and document preparation requirements.
| Service | From |
|---|---|
| Skilled Independent (189/190) | $3,300 inc GST |
| Employer Sponsored (482/186) — visa application only | $2,750 inc GST |
| Partner Visa (820/801, 309/100) | $4,400 inc GST |
| Student Visa (500) | $1,650 inc GST |
Payment Policy
For employer sponsorship services (482, 407, 408, DAMA), all fees must be paid by the sponsor entity or referring agent's practice — not by the visa applicant. This is a requirement of Migration Regulation 2.87 and applies to all of our sponsor-paid services. This is not our policy — it is Commonwealth law, and we treat compliance as non-negotiable.
For non-sponsored services (skilled independent, partner, student), the applicant or their representative pays.