Migration Services in Brisbane
Powerful migration solutions backed by expert strategy and integrated recruitment.
At Cornerstone HR & Migration
Cornerstone Migration provides practical migration and workforce advice for individuals, families and employers. Nathan Joo, Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1173091), leads our migration advice. We also work with contracted lawyers who provide legal advice and representation where required.
- MARN: 1173091
- 10+ years in migration & recruitment strategy
- Personalised advice across skilled, sponsored and complex visa matters
How We Help You
We assess your circumstances, explain the available options and help you prepare supporting evidence. Our team combines registered migration advice with recruitment experience, with legal advice from contracted lawyers where required.
Legal Compliance & Documentation
We ensure that every step of your migration process meets the latest Australian immigration laws and requirements. Our team prepares and reviews all legal documents, so your application is accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
Visa Eligibility Assessment
Before applying, we assess your situation to determine which visa options you qualify for. This personalized approach reduces the risk of refusal and helps you choose the path with the best chance of success.
End-to-End Case Handling
From your first consultation to visa grant, we manage your case completely. That includes paperwork, submissions, communication with immigration authorities, and updates — so you don’t have to worry about missing anything.
Visa Refusals & ART Reviews
We assess review rights and deadlines following visa refusal or cancellation, including Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) options. Contracted lawyers provide legal advice and representation where required.
Our Core Visa Services
Employer Sponsored Visas
Assess sponsorship, nomination and visa options for overseas recruitment, including 482, 494 and 186 pathways where eligible.
Partner & Family Visas
Allows partners, spouses, children, and other family members to reunite in Australia. Supports long-term settlement and family unity through sponsorship.
Employer Sponsored Visas
Enables Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers for roles they can't fill locally. Often leads to permanent residency for qualified professionals.
Student Visa
For international students pursuing full-time education in Australia. Includes limited work rights and pathways to post-study work opportunities.
Skilled Visas
Designed for professionals with qualifications in high-demand occupations. Based on a points system and can lead to permanent residency.
Citizenship
Grants full rights, including voting and an Australian passport. Available to eligible permanent residents who meet residency requirements.
Employer Sponsored Visas
Power Your Workforce with Global Talent
Looking to sponsor overseas workers in Australia? We deliver end-to-end employer sponsored visa solutions — from SBS approval to 482, 494 and 186 pathways — backed by legal precision and scalable workforce planning.
What we do:
- Set up Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) for first-time sponsors
- Lodge 482, 494 and 186 visa nominations
- Navigate Labour Market Testing (LMT) and Skilled Occupation Lists
- Assist with SAF levy, Genuine Position strategy and full compliance
- Prepare DAMA & Labour Agreement applications for niche roles
Skilled Migration Visas
Assess Your Skilled Migration Options
We assess skilled migration options against your qualifications, work experience and individual circumstances. Advice may cover points-tested visas and the National Innovation visa, subject to the requirements of each pathway.
- Skills assessment and points assessment support
- Expressions of interest and nomination requirements
- National Innovation visa eligibility assessment
- Planning for eligible graduate-to-skilled migration pathways
Partner & Family Visas
Reuniting Families with Strength and Law
We support families through complex visa pathways — from onshore partner and parent visas to offshore adoption, child, and carer options. Whether you’re in a de facto relationship without 12 months cohabitation, managing an overseas adoption, or caring for a dependent with health challenges, we build compliant, compelling applications that hold up under scrutiny.
Onshore/offshore partner visas (820/801, 309/100)
Parent migration — contributory, non-contributory and bridging strategies
Child and adoption visas, including complex or non-recognised adoptions
Carer and dependent visas with medical and compassionate needs
Support for Schedule 3 waivers, refusals, or minimal documentation
Student & Graduate Visas
Plan Your Study and Graduate Visa Options
We advise international students on student and graduate visa options, the Genuine Student requirement, study changes and evidence preparation. Any longer-term migration pathway requires a separate eligibility assessment.
- Student and Temporary Graduate visa eligibility
- Genuine Student requirement and supporting evidence
- Eligible family members and future planning
Complex Cases & ART Reviews
Refused? Don’t Panic. Come Prepared.
If you face a visa refusal or cancellation, seek advice promptly about review rights and deadlines. We assess complex migration issues and Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) review options. Contracted lawyers provide legal advice and representation where required.
- ART review eligibility and deadlines
- Assessment of applicable waiver requirements
- Bridging visa and lawful-status considerations
Citizenship
You Belong Here. We’ll Help You Make It Official.
Whether it’s by conferral, descent, or navigating around residency gaps and travel history issues, we map your eligibility and prepare your application with precision. If there’s a path to citizenship, we’ll find it — and we’ll get it done right.
- Citizenship by conferral, descent
- Travel gaps or failed attempts handled
Training & Temporary Activity Visas (407 & 408)
Specialist Visas for Training, Sport, Culture & More
We assess Training (407) and Temporary Activity (408) visa options against the proposed activity and the relevant requirements. Our advice covers supporting evidence, training plans and sponsorship requirements where applicable.
- Training and temporary activity eligibility assessment
- Training plans and sponsor evidence
- Assessment of sporting, cultural and religious activities
Labour Agreements
Custom Workforce Agreements. Built to Fit Your Business.
We negotiate, structure, and secure labour agreements for industries that fall outside standard visa rules — from company-specific and DAMA to religious stream pathways. When the standard program doesn’t fit, we build one that does.
- Company-specific, industry, DAMA & religious streams
- Hospitality, meat, aged care, construction, ministry
- Complete agreement drafting, negotiation & setup
Why Choose Us
At Cornerstone Migration, we offer personalised advice, clear communication and careful application preparation. We explain eligibility, evidence requirements and risks before recommending the next step. Visa outcomes and processing times cannot be guaranteed.
Registered Migration Agents
Our team includes officially registered migration agents who are legally authorized to advise and represent clients in immigration matters. You can trust us to act in your best interest with full compliance.
Personalised Client Service
Every case is unique. We take time to understand your personal circumstances, goals, and challenges so we can provide a solution that truly fits your situation.
Transparent & Ethical Advice
We believe in honesty over hype. You'll receive clear, upfront advice about your visa options, risks, timelines, and costs — with no hidden surprises.
Proven Success with Complex Cases
From visa refusals and appeals to high-stakes business or skilled migration cases, we’ve helped many clients achieve outcomes others thought impossible. We bring both experience and strategy to the table.