MARA Registered Migration Agent
Emily Chen
Senior Case Manager
Emily Chen oversees visa application preparation, documentation management and case coordination. With strong attention to detail and extensive case management experience, she ensures every application is prepared accurately and efficiently.
Emily works closely with clients throughout the application process, providing timely support and maintaining the highest professional standards.
Articles by Emily Chen
- Partner & Family Australia Partner Visa Complete Guide: 820/801, 309/100, 300 — Onshore vs Offshore & How to Choose Your location at lodgement — not your relationship strength — determines which Australian partner visa pathway applies. The onshore 820/801 lets you stay and work in Australia throughout the wait, while the offshore 309/100 and prospective marriage Subclass 300 are for applicants outside Australia.
- Partner & Family Partner Visa Eligibility: Requirements for 820, 309 & 300 Australian partner visas hinge on proving a genuine, ongoing relationship with an eligible Australian sponsor — with your location at lodgement determining whether you apply for the onshore 820, offshore 309, or Prospective Marriage 300. All three streams share a $9,095 government fee in 2025–26.
- Partner & Family Partner Visa Options: 820/801 vs 309/100 vs 300 — Which One? Australia's three partner visa pathways — 820/801, 309/100, and 300 — all share a two-stage structure and a $10,005 government fee, but eligibility depends on where you are and the status of your relationship. Your location at lodgement determines which pathway is open to you.
- Partner & Family Partner Visa Processing Times 2026: 820, 309, 801 & 300 Partner visa wait times in Australia have blown out to 24–40 months for the onshore Subclass 820 and 20–36 months for the offshore Subclass 309 as of 2026. Lodging a complete application from day one remains the single most effective way to avoid further delays.
- Partner & Family How Much Does It Cost to Move to Australia? Complete 2026 Breakdown Skilled migration to Australia costs a minimum of around $11,590 for a solo applicant — and realistically $15,000–$35,000 all-in once agent fees, medicals, and settlement costs are included. Employer-sponsored routes can cut your out-of-pocket expenses significantly, but no skilled pathway is achievable on $10,000.
- Partner & Family 491, 190, and 191 Visa Pathway Explained: Regional vs Skilled Migration in Australia Australia's skilled migration system offers distinct pathways — the 491, 190, and 191 visas — each with different residency requirements, nomination sources, and routes to permanent residency. Understanding how regional and non-regional streams differ is key to choosing the right visa for your situation.
- Partner & Family Australian Visa Refusals: Reasons, Rates, and What to Expect Visa refusals in Australia are more common than many applicants realise, and the reasons behind them follow clear, predictable patterns. Understanding why applications fail is the first step to avoiding the same mistakes.
- Partner & Family Partner and Spouse Visa Processing Times: 820, 309, 801 and Beyond Australian partner and spouse visas are among the longest-processing visa types, often taking several years from lodgement to a final decision. Understanding what drives processing times can help applicants plan realistically and avoid costly surprises.
- Partner & Family Australian Visa Application Fees: Complete Cost Guide by Subclass Australian visa fees vary widely by subclass and applicant type, making it easy to budget incorrectly before you apply. This guide breaks down the exact costs you need to know, from tourist and student visas to skilled and family streams.
- Partner & Family Eligibility Requirements for Partner, Graduate and Bridging Visas (485, 820, 309, 300) Australia's partner, graduate, and bridging visas each carry distinct eligibility criteria that applicants must meet before lodging. Understanding the key requirements for the 485, 820, 309, and 300 visas can help avoid costly delays or refusals.
- Partner & Family Partner and Prospective Marriage Visas: Understanding Subclasses 300, 309, 820 and 801 Australia offers four partner visa subclasses — 300, 309, 820, and 801 — each designed for different relationship stages and applicant locations. Knowing which subclass applies to your situation is the critical first step toward permanent residency through a partner pathway.
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