A complimentary 10-minute introductory session designed to briefly understand your situation and determine whether we can assist with your French visa or residence pathway.

During this session, we will:
Listen to your objectives
Identify the relevant visa category (if applicable)
Clarify whether a full consultation is recommended

This session provides general orientation only and does not include detailed eligibility analysis or document review.

For First-time applicants & crisis cases

Includes:
Eligibility assessment
Visa pathway mapping
Risk identification
Country-to-country feasibility

Eligibility Consultation
Review of relationship status (fiancé, married, de facto)
Advice on onshore vs offshore applications
Overview of visa stages, costs, and timelines

Evidence Guidance
Checklist of documents required to prove a genuine and ongoing relationship
Templates for statutory declarations and supporting letters
Advice on combining financial, social, and household evidence
Review and organisation of relationship evidence

Application Lodgement
Completion of visa application forms
Lodgement of the partner visa with the Department of Home Affairs
Acting as the couple’s representative with immigration authorities
Responding to requests for further information (RFIs)
Regular updates and progress monitoring

Eligibility & Pathway Guidance:
Review of sponsorship eligibility (citizenship, residency, financial checks)
Guidance on the Balance of Family Test (majority of children in Australia)
Explanation of contributory vs. non‑contributory parent visas
Overview of temporary parent visas (Subclass 870) and bridging options
Advice on processing times, costs, and long‑term residency planning

Evidence & Documentation:
Completion of visa forms and sponsorship paperwork
Document verification (identity, financial support, family ties)
Drafting supporting statements and statutory declarations
Guidance on health and character checks

Application Lodgement & Case Management:
Lodgement of applications with the Department of Home Affairs
Acting as representative for all communication with authorities
Providing regular progress updates to sponsors and applicants

Suitable For:
Couples seeking partner visa pathways
Families exploring family-based visa options
Sponsors requiring clarity on eligibility and obligations

Eligibility & Relationship Assessment:
Assessment of eligibility for Australian partner and family visa pathways
Review of relationship status, dependency, and sponsorship requirements
Guidance on suitable partner or family visa subclasses

Strategic & Compliance Guidance:
Advice on evidence requirements, relationship documentation, and compliance
Guidance on financial, health, and character obligations
Overview of application stages, timelines, and key considerations

Consultation Delivery & Next Steps:
One-to-one professional consultation session
Clear recommendations and tailored pathway options
Guidance on documentation and subsequent application steps

Suitable For:
Parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents
Sponsors seeking clarity on parent visa options
Families planning long-term reunification pathways

Eligibility & Pathway Assessment:
Assessment of eligibility for Australian parent visa pathways
Review of family balance, sponsorship requirements, and visa options
Guidance on suitable parent visa subclasses based on individual circumstances

Strategic & Compliance Guidance:
Advice on visa conditions, processing considerations, and obligations
Guidance on financial requirements, assurance of support, and health criteria
Overview of application stages and timelines

Consultation Delivery & Next Steps:
One-to-one professional consultation session
Clear recommendations and tailored pathway options
Guidance on documentation and subsequent application steps

Spouse/children of workers & students

Includes:
1. Eligibility & Pathway Assessment
Review sponsor’s status in France (citizen, permanent resident, student, worker, refugee).
Identify correct family visa pathway:
For residents.
For refugees/protected persons.
Dependent visas linked to student or work permits.
Clarify who qualifies (spouse aged 18+, minor children, sometimes dependents under 21 if studying).

2. Document Preparation
Checklist of required documents (passports, marriage/birth certificates, proof of sponsor’s residence in France).
Certified translations into French.
Assistance with notarization/legalization of foreign documents.
Drafting of sponsor’s support letters and financial guarantees.

3. Application Filing
Guidance on completing visa applications at the French consulate abroad.
Filing family reunification requests with OFPRA or prefecture (depending on sponsor’s status).
Monitoring deadlines and ensuring compliance with French administrative rules.

4. Consular & Authority Liaison
Coordination with French consulates for interviews and document checks.
Communication with OFPRA/prefecture for approval of family reunification.
Responding to requests for additional information.

5. Travel & Arrival Logistics
Assistance with visa issuance and travel planning.

6. Post-Arrival Integration
Orientation on rights and obligations in France.

For Recognized refugees, stateless persons, or beneficiaries of subsidiary protection in France

Includes:

1. Initial Consultation & Eligibility Check
Assess whether you qualify (refugee, subsidiary protection, stateless person).
Identify eligible family members (spouse/partner, children under 19, etc.).
Explain differences between réunification familiale and regroupement familial.

2. Document Preparation & Guidance
Checklist of required documents (passports, marriage/birth certificates, proof of asylum decision).
Assistance with translations into French by certified translators.
Help with notarization/legalization of foreign documents.

3. Application Support
Drafting and filing the reunification request with OFPRA (Office Français de Protection des Réfugiés et Apatrides) or the prefecture.
Guidance on completing CERFA forms and supporting letters.
Monitoring deadlines and ensuring compliance with French administrative rules.

4. Communication with Authorities
Liaison with OFPRA, consulates, and prefectures.
Follow-up on application status and respond to requests for additional information.

5. Family Visa & Travel Arrangements
Support with visa applications at French consulates abroad.
Guidance on medical checks or interviews if required.
Assistance with booking travel and arrival logistics.

For Student, worker, family, refugee, etc for renewing legal residence permits and handling overstays

Includes:
1. Eligibility & Case Assessment
Review of current residence permit type (student, worker, family, refugee, etc.).
Assessment of overstay situation (duration, reasons, risks).
Identification of possible remedies (renewal, exceptional admission, humanitarian grounds).

2. Document Preparation
Checklist of required documents (passport, residence card, proof of income, housing, insurance).
Assistance with certified translations and notarization.
Drafting of explanatory letters for overstays (medical, humanitarian, administrative delays).

3. Application Filing
Support with online or prefecture-based renewal applications.
Filing of overstay recovery/regularization requests (admission exceptionnelle au séjour).
Monitoring deadlines and ensuring compliance with French immigration rules.

4. Communication with Authorities
Liaison with prefecture, OFII, and consulates.
Responding to requests for additional documents or clarifications.

5. Post-Approval Support
Assistance with residence card collection.
Guidance on rights and obligations (work rights, healthcare, social benefits).
Orientation on avoiding future overstays (renewal timelines, reminders).

For Rejected applicants

Includes:
1. Eligibility & Case Assessment
Review current residence status and type of permit (student, worker, family, refugee, etc.).
Assess overstay situation (days overstayed, reasons, risks).
Identify possible legal remedies (regularization, exceptional admission, appeals).

2. Document Preparation & Compliance
Guidance on required documents for renewal (passport, proof of residence, employment contract, financial resources, health insurance).
Certified translations and notarization of foreign documents.
Preparation of explanation letters for overstays (justifying humanitarian, medical, or administrative reasons).

3. Application Filing & Monitoring
Submission of renewal request at the prefecture or online portal.
Filing of overstay recovery/regularization application if applicable.
Continuous monitoring of deadlines and appointment scheduling.

4. Communication with Authorities
Liaison with prefecture, consulates, and OFII
Responding to requests for additional documents or clarifications.
Assistance with residence card collection.

For Applicants preparing for submission
Applicants who previously got rejected or “ajournement”
Those unsure about language, tax, or integration compliance


Includes:
Complete document audit (residency proofs, contracts, taxes, ID)
Weak-point identification (employment gaps, tax delays, criminal check)
Strategy to strengthen integration evidence:
French community involvement
Work stability
Language exam planning
Guidance on prefecture or online NATAL procedure
Refusal analysis & detailed remedial plan
Timeline estimate tailored to applicant’s profile
Written action plan for next 6–12 months

Suitable For:
Applicants with refused or cancelled visa decisions
Individuals seeking a full review package before the ART
Clients requiring end-to-end support throughout the review process

Eligibility & Case Assessment:
Assessment of eligibility for review before the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)
Detailed review of refusal or cancellation decision and reasons provided
Guidance on review scope, timelines, and procedural requirements

Application & Lodgement:
Preparation and lodgement of the ART review application
Guidance on compliance with statutory deadlines and requirements
Confirmation of application acceptance by the Tribunal

Submissions & Evidence Preparation:
Assistance with preparation and structuring of written submissions
Review and organisation of supporting evidence and documentation
Guidance on strengthening review arguments in line with ART procedures

Monitoring & Case Management:
Ongoing monitoring of the ART matter and key milestones
Acting as the client’s point of contact for Tribunal correspondence
Guidance on responding to requests for further information or directions

Hearing Preparation & Support:
Guidance on ART hearing process and expectations
Preparation support for hearing participation and presentation
Procedural support before and after the hearing

Suitable For:
Applicants with refused or cancelled visa decisions
Individuals considering an ART review
Clients seeking informed advice before lodging a review

Consultation Scope & Case Assessment:
Initial assessment of eligibility for review before the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)
Review of visa refusal or cancellation decision and reasons provided
Guidance on review options, timelines, and procedural requirements

Strategic & Procedural Guidance:
Advice on strengths, risks, and prospects of an ART review
Guidance on evidence, submissions, and hearing considerations
Overview of next steps and available support options

Consultation Delivery & Next Steps:
One-to-one professional consultation session
Clear recommendations on whether to proceed with an ART application
Guidance on preparation for application or alternative pathways