Established 2008 · Licensed Australian professional team
Newstarsec — a trusted Australian study-abroad and migration brand
From Sydney to Beijing, Newstarsec has established offices across nine cities in Australia and China, serving more than 30,000 clients and successfully handling 1,500+ complex migration applications. Our team brings together MARA-registered migration agents, licensed lawyers, registered accountants and other specialists to guide you every step of the way on your study and migration journey.
Featured services
Visa and migration services we offer
We are dedicated to delivering end-to-end global visa advisory and migration planning for individuals, families and businesses. Backed by years of industry experience and a team of specialist consultants, we stay across the latest migration policy developments in every major destination so we can tailor the most reliable and efficient application strategy for you — and help you open a new chapter of life overseas.
Visitor visa
Whether you are planning a spontaneous overseas trip or travelling abroad to visit family and friends, we provide professional visitor visa services. We cover applications for every major destination worldwide, with dedicated specialists overseeing every detail — from document preparation and form completion to interview coaching — significantly improving your approval rate.
Student visa
We help students realise their dream of studying at leading universities with end-to-end student visa solutions. From country-by-country policy briefings to the intricacies of financial evidence and study plan drafting, we understand every critical step of the student visa process. Through precise document review and mock interviews, we support your academic journey from a well-prepared visa application.
Family and Parent visa
Family reunion is the heartfelt wish of every overseas Chinese family. We specialise in every category of family reunion, parent visit and long-stay parent visa. Based on your family’s circumstances, we design the optimal family-sponsorship and application strategy, streamline the evidentiary paperwork, and help you reunite with your loved ones across borders as soon as possible.
Work visa
We build a solid bridge for professionals pursuing international careers. We assist both individuals and employers with complex work permit applications, skilled migration and employer-sponsored visas. Our team understands labour market requirements across every major jurisdiction, and we provide specialist compliance advice so your career plan and visa application align seamlessly — turning your global employment ambitions into reality.
The preferred pathway for global talent
Employer-sponsored visas
Australia’s employer-sponsored visas are a cornerstone program designed to meet local labour market needs and attract skilled professionals from overseas. Whether you are a professional seeking an international career breakthrough or an applicant pursuing permanent residency through skilled migration, we identify the most suitable employer-sponsored pathway for you and guide you end-to-end — from nomination through to visa grant.
In-depth guidance — fewer wrong turns
Australian employer-sponsored migration explained
A comprehensive briefing on the latest developments in Australia’s employer-sponsored policy framework. We break down eligibility, industry restrictions, salary thresholds and the pathway to permanent residency with complete transparency. Through in-depth analysis of occupation demand across the Australian market, we help you build a clear migration roadmap from the very start of your application.
Fast-track to Australia and career advancement
Australian Subclass 482 work visa
The Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa is currently the most popular pathway for working in Australia. It accommodates a broad range of applicant backgrounds and has a relatively short processing time. We handle the complex Labour Market Testing (LMT) and nomination applications on your behalf, helping you secure lawful work status in Australia quickly and open a new chapter in your international career.
One decisive step — settle in Australia
Subclass 186 employer-sponsored PR visa
The Subclass 186 visa grants applicants direct Australian permanent residency (PR). While it sets a high bar for technical skills and work experience, the long-term stability it delivers is unmatched. Our specialist team rigorously reviews every piece of nomination evidence to ensure every detail meets the Department of Home Affairs’ exacting standards for highly skilled professionals.
Policy-backed opportunities — a stepping stone to PR
Subclass 494 regional employer-sponsored migration
The Australian Government is actively backing regional development, and the Subclass 494 visa benefits from a broader occupation list and priority processing. After just three years of work in a designated regional area, applicants can apply for permanent residency. For many occupations outside the metropolitan shortage lists, this is an exceptionally cost-effective migration option.
Steady progression towards permanent residency
Subclass 482 to 186 employer-sponsored pathway
This is the steadiest “two-step” migration pathway. Use the Subclass 482 visa to build employer trust and local experience in Australia, then transition seamlessly to a Subclass 186 permanent residency application once the residency requirement is met. We provide multi-year follow-up support to ensure your transition stays compliant, smooth and ultimately successful — visa card in hand.
Top-tier talent — the express lane
Australian Global Talent visa (GTS)
The Global Talent Visa is purpose-built for leading experts across seven priority sectors including technology, finance and energy. The category typically has no upper age limit, offers rapid processing and does not require a points test. If your salary level or professional achievements meet the threshold, we will craft the most compelling background presentation to pursue one of the fastest visa grants available anywhere.
Launch your study-abroad journey — set sail for your Australian dream
We are committed to helping students begin their study-abroad journey and realise their dream of studying in Australia. Whether you are heading overseas for the first time or planning further study in Australia, we provide end-to-end support — including course and university selection, application guidance, visa processing and settlement planning — so your time studying in Australia is both smooth and rewarding.
About Newstarsec Migration & Education
Professional migration — moving towards Australia together
We specialise in comprehensive migration and school application services for clients around the world. Wherever you are from — including Malaysia, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Korea, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan — we put your needs first. Our specialist migration consultants design a tailored plan for every client to achieve the best outcome at the lowest possible cost.
Newstarsec Education & Migration
End-to-end service across the globe
We operate seven branches across Australia — Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart — plus two offices in China, in Beijing and Guangzhou.
Latest news
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Subclass 407 visa reform reversal: Home Affairs delivers rapid processing
The 407 reform a few weeks ago, in short, requires the sponsorship eligibility, nomination, and visa to be lodged as three separate steps, with each subsequent step only lodgeable after the previous…
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Australia 190/491 State-Nominated Quota Usage — End of February 2026 Progress Update
Overall Quota Progress The Department of Home Affairs has just released the 190/491 quota usage figures as of the end of February (see header image).
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End of February 2026 Australia Subclass 189 EOI Data Update: Backlog for In-Demand Occupations and Invitation Score Breakdown
End-of-February EOI Data Update Let’s compare the backlog for the “Three Treasures”, Secondary Teachers (the four core occupations), and several other in-demand occupations (header image – Image 4)
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New 2026 Australian Temporary-Visa Entry Rules | Even Existing Visa Holders May Be Refused Entry?
Yesterday we talked about the new trend in Student-visa processing:The hottest “new” trend in Australian visa processing — applicants are being asked for additional documents more often this past six…
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2026 Australian Student Visa Processing Trend: Source-of-Funds Requests Explained — Read This and Stop Panicking
Last week one of our Student visa applications, after a three-month wait, was finally granted — the student will soon commence studies at the Australian National University.
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2026 Australia Visa Policy Update: Subclass 482/186 Minimum Salary Rises!
Applicants preparing to lodge employer-sponsored visa applications should take note: Australia 482 and 186 visa minimum salary thresholds rise every new financial year.
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