Use official sources for rules, and use AIA for migration strategy
This quick links page brings together the most useful official sources from the Living in Australia cluster and current AIA service pages.
Rules can change. For visa, health, work, Medicare, education and property information, use the official authority as the source of truth.
When the question is how those rules apply to your visa pathway, book a consultation with AIA.
What this page helps you do
- Official links for rule checking.
- AIA links for migration advice.
AIA
Contact AIA
Book a consultation about Australian visa, sponsorship, citizenship or family migration questions.
AIA
Work Visa
Explore employer-sponsored, skilled, graduate and regional work-related pathways.
AIA
Family Visa
Compare partner, parent, child, sponsored parent and other family migration pathways.
Official
OMARA register
Check whether a migration agent is registered before appointing them.
Official
Home Affairs health
Check visa health requirement and examination guidance.
Official
Fair Work
Read migrant worker workplace rights and entitlements.
Official
Medicare
Check Medicare enrolment and healthcare access information.
Official
Study Australia
Explore Australian education providers, courses and study planning.
Official
ATO property rules
Check foreign person residential property rules before buying.
How to use this page
Start with the authority, then ask AIA about strategy
Official pages tell you what the public rule or process says. Migration advice applies those rules to your specific facts, timing, evidence and goals.
If a link raises a question about your visa status, family member, employer sponsorship or future pathway, speak with AIA before acting.
Practical guidance
What to consider before you act
How to use official links without getting lost
Official websites are the right source for current public rules, but they are usually written for broad audiences. A page can tell you what the rule says without telling you whether your evidence is strong enough or whether another pathway is safer.
Use this page as a research hub: confirm the official position first, then bring your facts, documents and questions to AIA when the decision has migration consequences.
- Use Home Affairs for visa rules, status checks and settlement guidance.
- Use OMARA to confirm whether an adviser is registered.
- Use Fair Work for workplace rights and pay information.
- Use Services Australia, Study Australia, ATO and MoneySmart for their specialist topics.
When a quick link should become a consultation
If a source creates doubt about eligibility, timing, evidence, visa conditions or family members, do not guess from a general page. Migration decisions often depend on details that are not obvious from a quick read.
AIA helps clients turn official information into a decision: what applies, what does not apply, what evidence is needed and what should happen next.
- Book advice before lodging a visa application with uncertain evidence.
- Ask AIA before changing work, study, travel or sponsor arrangements.
- Get help where family members have different statuses or timelines.
- Use a consultation when the cost of being wrong is high.
Useful official sources
Home Affairs settlement
Official settlement information for new arrivals.
OMARA registered agents
Official migration agent registration check.
Fair Work migrant worker rights
Official workplace rights guidance for visa holders and migrant workers.
Talk to AIA about your next step
If you want clear migration advice before you act, book a consultation with Australian Immigration Agency.
Frequently asked questions
Which links should visa applicants trust first?
Use official government sources for rules and public processes, then seek registered migration advice for your own facts and strategy.
Are migration rules always the same?
No. Migration, health, work and property rules can change. Always check the current official source before acting.
When should I contact AIA?
Contact AIA when you need help applying rules to your circumstances, choosing a visa pathway or preparing a stronger application.
How do I check a migration agent?
Search the OMARA register to confirm whether a migration agent is registered to provide immigration assistance in Australia.
