Your next chapter in Australia
From your first answers to professional review.
A clear process, with you in control. Prepare your case with Nova, understand where it goes, and know when a registered migration agent takes over.
Tell us about your situation.
Choose the 485 pathway you would like help with, verify your email and work through the guided questions. Include any family members you want considered and explain anything you are unsure about.
You can save and return using your verified email.
Add your supporting documents.
Upload the documents requested for your circumstances. You can review passport details after scanning or enter them yourself. Check your answers and documents before giving consent to send your case for review.
No payment is collected in this questionnaire.
Nova receives your case.
Your completed questionnaire and documents first go to the Nova intake team. You receive a case reference and a confirmation that your case has been received for review. We may contact you if information is missing or unclear.
Received by Nova does not mean transferred to an agent or lodged with Home Affairs.
Your case is handed to the migration agent.
When your case is ready for handoff, it can be shared with Andrzej Kurowski, our registered migration professional, in line with your consent. We confirm when that transfer has taken place. Until then, your case remains with Nova.
You do not need to submit your questionnaire again for the handoff.
Agree your next steps with the agent.
The agent assesses your circumstances and may ask for more information. Any professional engagement, scope of work and fees are agreed separately. Preparing this questionnaire does not submit a visa application or guarantee an outcome.
The Australian Government makes the visa decision.
Before you start
Will submitting this extend my current visa?
No. Sending this questionnaire does not lodge a visa application, extend your visa or give you a bridging visa. If your current visa is close to expiry, seek timely advice from a registered migration professional.
When will I hear from the agent?
Your first confirmation is from Nova. We confirm separately when your case has been transferred. A review timeframe should be agreed with the agent; do not rely on this questionnaire to meet a visa deadline.
Can I make a correction?
Use your secure return link to review your case. If you need to correct information after sending it, contact our support team with your case reference so the change can be handled against the right case.
What if I am missing a document?
Start with what you have and save your progress. The questionnaire identifies documents needed before you can send your case. Contact support if you cannot obtain an item or do not understand what is being requested.
A clear place to start
Prepare your case, at your pace.
Start with the information you have. Save your progress and return securely when you are ready to continue.