18 Years of Practice. Zero 482 and 820 Visa Refusals.

Melbourne’s Migration Consultancy for Partner Visas and Employer Sponsored Visas.

Employer Sponsored

An enviable track record with zero final visa refusals for Subclass 482, Subclass 186 (ENS), and legacy 457 visas. Secure your Australian work visa with proven compliance.

Partner Visas

Backed by 18 years of practice, we hold a 100% success rate for Subclass 820 & 801 Partner Visas, with only two refusals across all relationship and Fiancé Visas.

Skilled Migration

Flawless Approval Record. A perfect history with zero visa refusals across all General Skilled Migration (GSM) and Graduate Skilled applications. Advance your permanent residency goals with confidence.

Australian Immigration Consultants: Study, Work, and Migrate

GIC is an Immigration Consulting Firm. At GIC we integrate 3 integral parts of The Australian Immigration System; Skilled Migration, Education Consulting/ Students Visas and Skilled Employment. We assist overseas applicants achieve their objectives, whether they wish to immigrate permanently to Australia, Study in Australia or want to attain skilled employment in Australia.

Our Firm's Principal

Our Firm’s Principal Consultant, Mr. Richard Quirin is a Registered Migration Agent (MARN: 0848935) and has practiced in immigration law for over 18 years. Mr. Quirin is a foundation Board Member of The Migration Alliance 2010, the largest representative body for Australian Migration Lawyers and Practitioners. Richard has unique and extensive qualifications in International Relations, having completed a B.A (Globalization Studies) (Victoria University) and a Masters of International Relations from Melbourne’s esteemed Monash University (Clayton); and as well as having completed The Graduate Certificate in Australian Immigration Law and Practice (Victoria University) in 2007.

Our Clients

Our past and present clients (across different visa categories) have come from all walks of life from Lawyers to University Lecturers to Finance Experts, Successful Life Coaches, Secondary and Primary School Teachers, Pharmacists, Commercial Real Estate Agents, Artisanal Cooks and Chefs, Automotive Mechanics, Software Engineers, Analyst Programmers, Developer Programmer, Paramedics, Former Police Officer/Trainers, Celebrity Musicians and so on. Our Business clients have varied from Software Giants to Military Contractors to Australian Specialist Plastics manufacturers to Tier 1 Wedding Receptions to Japanese Car Dealerships and so on….

Comprehensive Australian Migration & Visa Solutions

Employer Sponsored Visas

Secure your Australian work visa with confidence. We hold an enviable track record of zero final refusals across Subclass 482, 186, and legacy 457 applications.

Partner & Fiancé Visas

Unite with your loved one in Australia. Backed by 18 years of practice, we boast a 100% success rate for Subclass 820 and 801 Partner Visas.

General Skilled Migration

Advance your permanent residency goals with peace of mind. We maintain a flawless history of zero visa refusals across all GSM and Graduate Skilled applications.

Strategic Education Consulting

Align your Australian studies with your long-term career goals. We provide expert advisory services for international students navigating course selection and post-study migration pathways.

Complex Submission Writing

Navigating a complicated immigration history? We develop strategic migration pathways and craft persuasive, evidence-backed submissions to overcome complex regulatory and legal hurdles.

Training Visas

Bridge the gap to your future career. We structure targeted workplace training visa pathways designed to enhance your professional skills and advance your Australian migration eligibility.

AAT Appeals & Representation

Received a visa refusal or cancellation? We provide assertive representation and robust legal defense strategies to overturn decisions at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

Real Client Testimonials: Proven Australian Migration Success

Start Your Australian Visa Journey Today

Don’t navigate complex immigration laws alone. Book a consultation with our specialist migration team to assess your eligibility, explore your pathway options, and secure your future in Australia with confidence.

Expert Partner Visa Blog & FAQs by Richard Quirin Australian Partner Visa Specialist

Backed by 18 years of industry practice, our specialists break down complex regulatory changes, strategic migration pathways, and compliance advice for skilled migrants, employers, and families.

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