Citizenship

We deliver professional advice and services to assist with citizenship enquiries and applications, as well as to determine eligibility. In addition, we manage issues such as resumption or renunciation of citizenship, citizenship by grant or descent. There are some concessions available within the intricate and nuanced citizenship legislation and we have successfully completed a number of concessional citizenship applications for clients.

Resident Return Visas

Few migration professionals offer services or expertise in this important area. Resident Return visas (RRV) (subclass 155) are really extensions of migrant visas, typically issued to people who are permanent residents and not yet citizens of Australia and need to travel or remain overseas, in the medium term. We complete many RRV applications annually and we are also skilled at restoring expired residence visas through the use of RRV’s where circumstances allow.

The Skilled Migration Program

Specifically designed to enable skilled professionals and their families to live and work in Australia. There is also a temporary residence option for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution. There are a number of different requirements, criteria and restrictions.  An Expression of Interest (EOI) needs to be submitted and skills assessments by authorised bodies are required.  The applicant’s occupation needs to be on a specific skills list. We have exceptionally well-trained and skilled staff to guide clients through the complexities of these visas.

Visas include:

• Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa
• Subclass 190  – Skilled Nominated Visa
• Subclass 485 – Temporary Graduate Visa
• Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa

National Innovation

Australia’s Global Talent visa was replaced in December 2024 by the National Innovation Visa (NIV) (subclass 858) as part of the government’s broader migration system reforms.

The NIV is designed to attract internationally recognised, highly skilled individuals working in high-performing, future-focused sectors who can drive innovation and contribute to Australia’s long-term economic growth. These sectors include but are not limited to global researchers, entrepreneurs, innovative investors, and athletes and creatives.

Hitchcock & Associates continues to support clients with Global Talent visa applications lodged prior to the transition.

Family Migration

Keeping families together is a primary goal for this visa stream. There are however significant technicalities and potential pitfalls in this area of migration, and it is important to prepare meticulous applications, with the correct level of documentation and evidence to build a strong case. Hitchcock & Associates has experienced incredible success as we continuity to unite families to live in Australia.

Visas include:

• Subclass 870 – Sponsored Parent Visa (offshore application)
• Subclass 143 – Contributory Parent Visa (offshore application)
• Subclass 864 – Contributory Aged Parent Visa (onshore application)
• Subclass 114 and 838- Aged Dependent Relative Visas
• Subclass 103 – Parent Visa
• Subclass 804 – Aged Parent Visa 
• Subclass 309 and 100 – Partner (offshore application)
• Subclass 820 and 801 – Partner (onshore application)
• Subclass 101 and 802 – Child Visas
• Subclass 115 and 835 – Remaining Relative Visas
• Subclass 461 – New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa