Two forms of support,
one integrated design

At First Tree, whether we are advising an employer or an individual, we begin by understanding your long‑term vision. We organise and assess your current situation, then design the most suitable migration pathways for your goals.
Please explore the full scope of our support for both employers and individuals.

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Who We Serve

Two entry points,
one shared goal

For a migration to succeed, both the employer and the individual must be prepared.

First Tree supports both sides — organising and designing the visa pathway from each perspective. No matter which side contacts us first, we always consider the full picture, including the needs of the other party.

For Businesses
Workforce strategy
for growth

In Australia, where labour costs are more than twice those in Japan, securing skilled talent for roles that cannot be replaced by technology is essential for business success. Designing a workforce strategy that includes overseas recruitment — alongside domestic hiring — is critical for long-term stability.

As an advisory migration agent for small business owners, First Tree applies the latest immigration law accurately and supports the visa strategy required to secure the right talent.

Sponsorship preparation Visa pathway selection Document planning and structuring Ongoing advisory support
For Individuals
Finding the visa pathway
that truly fits you

You may want to aim for permanent residency, explore visas without age limits, or understand what to do after a refusal — life rarely goes exactly as planned. Immigration law changes frequently, and information shared on social media is often outdated.

First Tree provides clear, jargon-free explanations of the overall system, and supports you through preparation, application, and post-lodgement stages.

Visa pathway consultation Strategy planning Application preparation and lodgement ART review support
Prerequisites

The foundations required
for a successful migration

A visa being granted and a migration truly succeeding are two different questions.

What Actually Matters

An Initial Consultation
that goes beyond simple Q&A

Our Initial Consultation is not a basic interview.
It is a structured strategy session where we clarify the essential conditions for a sustainable migration — for both businesses and individuals.
You do not need to have documents or a complete history prepared; we build the clarity together.

From workforce planning to visa strategy — clarified together

First Tree is not merely a visa lodgement service. We act as your advisory migration agent, involved from the design stage of your long-term workforce strategy. Our director works with you directly throughout the process.

  • 01
    Understanding your business and scale We confirm the fundamentals needed to design a long-term hiring plan.
  • 02
    Designing your organisation chart and hiring plan We map how each role fits into your structure, what visa each position requires, and where the sponsored employee will be placed. This organisation chart becomes a key document submitted to the Department of Home Affairs — and we design it with you from the start.
  • 03
    Reviewing sponsorship requirements We explain the requirements for employer-sponsored visas and training visas, then confirm what your business must prepare.
  • 04
    Reviewing nomination requirements For employer-sponsored visas, evidence of genuine attempts to hire locally is essential. For training visas, the training plan is the core requirement. We clarify these points so you can prepare without uncertainty.
Our Approach

Why we focus on
designing a migration that truly works

So you can shape your own pathway through life — with clarity, intention, and agency.

Clarifying your goals early and understanding the visa requirements that support them is the most effective way to move forward. Our role at First Tree is to provide accurate, grounded information and to walk alongside you as you build the pathway that aligns with your future.

Featured Visas

Where thoughtful design
makes the difference

Employer-sponsored migration and training-based migration — the two pathways where First Tree’s strengths are most evident.

01

Employer-Sponsored Migration

Employer-sponsored migration is achieved through visas such as the Skilled In Demand visa (subclass 482) and the Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186).

Success depends on both the employer and the applicant meeting the standards set by the Australian Government — and being able to demonstrate this clearly and accurately.

First Tree supports the full design and preparation process from both sides, ensuring the pathway is structured in a way that is realistic, compliant, and sustainable.

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02

Training-Based Migration

The Training visa (subclass 407) allows employers to provide structured training for up to two years, including applications from outside Australia. Employers pay the government‑mandated salary while developing talent through a formal training plan.

First Tree works closely with the employer’s supervisor to design an individualised training plan for each applicant, and we continue to monitor progress throughout the training period.

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How It Works

From consultation to lodgement

We begin by organising your situation, clarifying the conditions required for a successful migration, and agreeing on the pathway before moving into preparation.

Step 1

Clarifying the big picture Free 15min pre-talk

A short pre‑talk to understand your current situation and assess the feasibility of a visa application. This step creates the map for “where to begin.”

  • Confirm whether sponsorship is required
  • Check attempts to hire local talent
  • Outline the overall application timeline
Step 2

Strategy development: Initial Consultation AUD 220

We work backwards from your end goal, review materials in advance, and give specific advice. You leave knowing your next actions. If you engage us for lodgement, the $220 consultation fee is credited toward service fees.

  • Identify possible visa options
  • Compare your current situation with visa requirements
  • Clarify specific next steps
Step 3

Engagement for visa support

If you choose to proceed, we prepare a service agreement. The contract is in English, but we explain everything in Japanese as needed. Service begins after signing and payment of the initial fee.

  • Consumer Guide provided and explained
  • Service agreement provided and explained
  • Initial fee paid (remaining balance due at visa lodgement)
Step 4

Sponsorship preparation

We explain the requirements, costs, and compliance rules for SBS (Standard Business Sponsor) and TAS (Temporary Activities Sponsor), and support the preparation of all evidence required for approval.

  • SBS / TAS applications
  • Preparation of supporting documents for sponsor approval
  • Lodgement, sponsor-obligation guidance, and employee-change management
Step 5

Nomination and evidence preparation

Nomination refusals are increasing, often due to insufficient justification for sponsorship.
Together with our group company SD Marketing Global Pty Ltd, we support the creation of all major documents required.

  • Nomination application
  • Business plan and organisation chart aligned with operational reality
  • LMT / AMSR / Genuine Position Statement preparation
  • Training Plan preparation
Step 6

Advisory migration agent support

After lodgement, we continue supporting you as your advisory migration agent.
We respond to employer questions, advise on hiring ratios, and manage all required notifications to the Department of Home Affairs.

  • Employee-change procedures after visa lodgement
  • Sponsor termination / variation procedures
  • Notifications required due to organisational changes
Trust & Compliance

Privacy and
professional standards

Handling sensitive information and upholding the ethical obligations of a Registered Migration Agent.

Privacy & Security
Protecting your information
comes first

We handle highly confidential documents — passports, bank statements, financial records, and more. In an era where data-breach risks are increasing, we do not use email attachments.
Instead, we collect and manage your information through ISO 27001‑certified software that meets international security standards.

Our security practices include:

  • Information management using ISO 27001-certified software
  • Secure data collection without email attachments
  • Clear explanation of our handling process before any submission
  • JAS-ANZ Compass — ISO/IEC 27001 certification
JAS-ANZ Compass — ISO/IEC 27001 certified
Code of Conduct
Compliance with OMARA’s
professional standards

Registered Migration Agents operate under the supervision of OMARA (Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority). We are bound by strict obligations, including acting in the client’s best interests, disclosing conflicts of interest, maintaining confidentiality, and keeping records for seven years.

Our obligations include:

  • Duty to act in the client’s best interests
  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest and written consent
  • Confidentiality and seven-year record retention
  • Code of Conduct (PDF)
  • Consumer Guide
Code of Conduct (PDF) Consumer Guide
Let's Begin

Let's Begin With Design,
Not Just With Decisions

Consultation is not about reaching a conclusion — it is about starting the design.

First Tree treats visas not as paperwork alone, but as design for workplaces and lives that keep moving. Before we talk applications, we clarify where you are and what conditions apply — then, if needed, we decide the next step together.

In an initial consultation, we typically cover:

  • Your current situation (employer or worker) and the conditions that apply
  • An overview of the process — information needed, timing, and next actions
  • What First Tree can support and how roles are divided (including external partners where needed)
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※ A consultation does not commit you to an engagement or application.
※ Depending on your situation, we explain our scope and recommend the best way forward.