Skilled & Graduate
The 189, 190, 491 and 485 — points, skills assessment and EOI.
Skilled MigrationIf you’re on the Sunshine Coast and searching for a migration agent, you want someone who’s legally allowed to give you visa advice and who actually knows how to handle your kind of case. BYD Education & Immigration Consultants does both.
We’re a registered migration practice based at Eight Mile Plains on Brisbane’s south side, and while that’s south of you down the Bruce Highway, we work with Sunshine Coast clients regularly, online and in person.
Our migration work is led by a registered migration agent (MARN 1794201), so the advice you get is lawful, accountable, and bound by a professional Code of Conduct. On a matter as important as your visa, that protection is the whole point.
In Australia, only a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner can lawfully give you immigration assistance for a fee. Registered agents are overseen by OMARA and follow a strict Code of Conduct — so you get someone qualified, accountable and insured to handle your case. If you’re comparing so-called immigration lawyers and visa consultants in Sunshine Coast, check the MARN first.
Our MARN is 1794201 — verify it on the public registerMost Sunshine Coast clients work with us online, from the first consultation right through to lodgement. Video calls, email and secure document sharing mean the distance changes nothing about the quality of the advice or how closely we manage your case. You deal with the same registered agent throughout.
If you’d rather meet face to face, you’re welcome at our office at Eight Mile Plains, on the M1 south of Brisbane. From Caloundra it’s the shortest run; from Maroochydore, Buderim and Noosa it’s a longer drive, so many clients from those parts choose the online option. There’s parking on site if you do come in.
The Coast runs on tourism, hospitality, health, aged care and a strong construction sector, and all of those lean on skilled and working visa holders. The Sunshine Coast University Hospital precinct at Birtinya has drawn healthcare workers from around the world, resorts and cafes from Mooloolaba to Noosa need hospitality staff, and the building boom keeps demand high for trades.
Parts of the Sunshine Coast also sit inside regional migration boundaries for some purposes, which can open up options like the 491 that aren’t available everywhere. It’s worth checking whether that applies to your plans, because it can change the whole strategy.
We regularly help Sunshine Coast clients with:
From everyday applications to the genuinely difficult cases other agents avoid. The first step is always an honest read on where you stand — before you spend a cent.
The 189, 190, 491 and 485 — points, skills assessment and EOI.
Skilled MigrationPartner, parent, child and prospective marriage visas, done properly.
Partner VisaThe 482 and other work visas for staff an employer wants to keep.
Employer SponsoredSorted alongside our education team — course and visa planned together.
Study in AustraliaContributory, non-contributory and the Sponsored Parent (870) options.
Parent VisaRefusals, ART appeals, health & character waivers, Section 48 bars.
Complex CasesCall or message us with a quick outline of where things stand.
Book a video consultation from wherever you are on the Coast, or come in to Eight Mile Plains if you’d rather meet in person.
You’ll know exactly what you’re doing and what it costs before you commit.
Almost everything can be done online, and most Sunshine Coast clients work with us that way from start to finish. If you’d prefer to meet in person, you’re welcome at our Eight Mile Plains office, but it isn’t required.
No. Our office is at Eight Mile Plains on Brisbane’s south side, and we serve the Sunshine Coast online and in person for clients who travel down. We’re upfront about that rather than pretending to have a local shopfront.
Every registered migration agent has a MARN (Migration Agents Registration Number). Ours is 1794201. You can check any agent’s registration on the Office of the MARA public register before you hand over any money.
Often, yes. Hospitality, healthcare and aged care are common employer-sponsored occupations on the Coast. Whether it fits depends on your role and the employer, and we’ll map the realistic options.
For several skilled visa pathways, yes — parts of the Sunshine Coast fall inside a designated regional area, which can open up options like the 491. The boundaries and rules change, so let us confirm how it applies to your occupation and plans.
Yes. Complex cases are a big part of what we do, including refusals, appeals, waivers and Section 48 situations. If another agent has told you it’s hopeless, it’s worth a second opinion.
Your passport, any current or previous visa details, and anything relevant such as a refusal letter, qualifications, or your partner’s details. If you’re not sure, have what you’ve got to hand and we’ll work from there.