Nepali Migration Agent in Canberra

OVEC is a registered migration agency in Canberra with extensive experience helping clients from the Nepali community navigate the Australian immigration system. Principal migration agent Sohail Cheema (MARN 1170438) understands the specific visa pathways most relevant to Nepali nationals — from student and skilled worker visas through to permanent residency and Australian citizenship.

Visa Services for the Nepali Community

Nepali nationals in Canberra and across Australia typically pursue a range of visa pathways depending on their circumstances. OVEC provides registered migration advice across all of the following:

• Student visas (Subclass 500) — Including preparation of the Genuine Student (GS) statement. Many Nepali students find the GS requirement challenging; we help you present your study intentions clearly and compliantly.
• Graduate visas (Subclass 485) — Post-study work rights for Nepali graduates who have completed an eligible qualification in Australia.
• Skilled visas — Subclass 189 (SkillSelect points-tested independent), 190 (state/territory nominated), and 491 (regional). Canberra’s ACT nomination program has specific occupation lists and eligibility criteria that change regularly.
• Skills in Demand visa (Subclass 482) — Many Nepali professionals working in Canberra’s hospitality, healthcare, and IT sectors are sponsored under the Skills in Demand visa (Subclass 482). We assist both employees and ACT employers.
• Partner visas (Subclass 820/801 and 309/100) — For Nepali nationals in a genuine relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Permanent residency (Subclass 186) — Employer Nomination Scheme and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visas for eligible workers.
• Australian citizenship — Citizenship by conferral, including residence period calculations and the citizenship test.

Why Work With a Registered Migration Agent?

Only registered migration agents (RMAs) and Australian legal practitioners holding an unrestricted practising certificate may lawfully provide immigration assistance in Australia for payment. It is important to be cautious of unregistered “visa consultants” — including some operating within Nepali community networks — who may provide incorrect advice with no legal accountability. Before engaging any agent, verify their MARN registration at the OMARA website. Sohail Cheema’s MARN is 1170438.

OVEC is fully registered with OMARA and bound by the Code of Conduct for migration agents, which requires written service agreements, transparent fee disclosure, and professional indemnity insurance.

About OVEC

OVEC (OZ Visa and Education Consultants) is a boutique migration practice based in Canberra. Every client works directly with Sohail Cheema from the first consultation through to the visa outcome — there are no junior staff or case handoffs. OVEC has a 5.0-star rating across 175+ verified Google reviews.

Book a Consultation

Consultations are available in person in Canberra or online via video call. Every consultation is conducted by Sohail Cheema directly.

Call 0430 586 030 or book your appointment online.