Short Stay Specialist visa (SC 400)

This temporary visa allows you to work in Australia on a short-term basis. This visa is for Applicant who have specialized skills, expertise, or experience that is not widely available in Australia.

To apply for this visa, you must be outside of Australia. This visa is usually not available for ongoing work beyond 3 months. The maximum stay the department may allow is 6 months and it would have to be evidenced with a strong business case to the department.

400 visa Eligibility Requirements

  • Be invited or supported by the organization or business
  • Have highly specialized skills, knowledge, or experience that can't reasonably be found in the Australian labour market
  • Your work should not be in the entertainment industry unless exemptions apply
  • Be able to support yourself and your family
  • Be a genuine visitor
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Your Migration Process

We will ensure that you are on the right track 

See if you are eligible

This visa  is suitable for applicants who have specialised skills, knowledge or experience not generally available in Australia. So its important to check that you are eligible before you apply. 


 

Gather your documents

We are experts on process. We will work with you from gathering documents to visa lodgement. We ensure that all gathered documents are not only complete but also accurate, up to date, and are compliant with the standards of the Immigration Department. We will guide you through the process, every step of the way. 

Make the visa application

We will handle your visa application on your behalf, representing you professionally throughout the procedure. We are committed to achieving a favorable outcomes and will ensure to make your visa application process smooth and successful.

Work related documents

You must present a letter of invitation, job offer, employment contract and other supporting documents from an Australian organization confirming your employment in Australia demonstrating:

  • Information about your position, duties, or work project you will undertake
  • The duration of your work
  • The reason you are required to work in Australia
  • Assistance with your visa application
  • Your working conditions and pay
  • The Australian workplace rules applicable to your role

Highly specialised jobs

Highly specialized work is typically performed by people who can nominate an occupation from ANZSCO Major Groups 1, 2, or 3 and incorporates unique skills and expertise.

Some examples of specialized work are:

  • A public lecturer
  • A specialist giving master classes
  • A specialist/contractor invited for a short-term activity or work
  • A nanny employed by an overseas family and accompanying underage children

Let us help you get your 400 visa!

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Mathekshi Rathnayaka

Mathekshi Rathnayaka

Highly Recommended – Beyond Grateful to Mr. Keith and His Amazing Team! I honestly don’t even know where to start or how to thank Mr. Keith and his amazing team for what they’ve done for us. I first met Mr. Keith on the 1st of August. At that time, my husband had already had three visa refusals, and after everything we had been through, we had completely lost hope. It had been such a stressful and heartbreaking journey, and I was honestly at the point of giving up and moving back to Sri Lanka. During our first meeting, Mr. Keith advised us to wait around a year before applying again. But then, following a sudden government announcement, his team contacted me and suggested that we go ahead with the application. I was honestly so scared because applying again after three refusals was a huge risk, and I didn’t know if I could handle another refusal. But we decided to trust Mr. Keith and his team and give it one last try. And I still can’t believe how quickly everything happened! Within just one week, they had prepared everything and lodged my husband’s Student Subsequent Entrant visa application. Even though everything happened in such a rush, when they sent me the documents to check and sign, I was genuinely so impressed. Everything was so well prepared, and I could see how much effort they had put into our case. That’s when I finally started to feel a little hope again. And after just 1 month and 15 days, MY HUSBAND’S VISA WAS GRANTED!! I honestly still can’t believe it. After three refusals, rivers of tears, and all those times we thought this would never happen, we finally got the news we had been waiting for. Mr. Keith, I really don’t have enough words to thank you and your team. Thank you for taking on our case, for all the hard work, and for giving us hope when we had almost none left. I would 100% recommend Mr. Keith and his team to anyone struggling with a visa application, especially those who have had previous refusals. I know how hopeless it can feel because we’ve been through it ourselves. I’ll forever be grateful to you and your team. Thank you so, so much for everything! ❤️

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Lucky S

Lucky S

Thanks heaps to Thamasha & Keith for prompt help. I highly recommend M J Legal professional services. M J legal are interstate to me, I found them on facebook, sensed they are “honest, transparent, customer service focused, pricing their services reasonable & experts in immigration law” and liaised with them on WhatsApp messaging and engaged them straight away, I didn’t even meet them in person. You don’t need a second thought, JUST go ahead with engaging them for your immigration matters.

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Daneesha Fonseka

Daneesha Fonseka

I had a great experience with Lavanya and Keith throughout the property purchasing process. They were professional, responsive, knowledgeable and thorough, keeping me informed at every stage and making what can be a stressful process feel smooth and straightforward. They were always happy to answer my questions, explain the details clearly and ensure everything was handled efficiently and with care. I really appreciated their attention to detail, reliability and commitment to making the entire process as seamless as possible. I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a trustworthy and professional conveyancer. Thank you for all your help and support!

3 weeks ago

kavindu amugoda

kavindu amugoda

I’m really grateful to Keith and the whole MJ Legal team for all the help and support throughout the process. Keith was always very helpful, professional and easy to talk to. Whenever I had questions or was stressed about something, he explained everything clearly and always made me feel supported. The whole team was really good with communication and handled everything very professionally. I’m really happy with the outcome and I truly appreciate all the work they did for me. I would definitely recommend MJ Legal to anyone who needs immigration help. Thank you so much Keith and the team for everything. I really appreciate it.

a month ago

Neth Udakara

Neth Udakara

I’m so happy to have received my visa! A big thank you to MJ Legal for their support throughout the process. Special thanks to Amasha for being so helpful, and supportive every step of the way. She and team made the whole process much easier and stress-free. Really appreciate all your help and highly recommend MJ Legal!

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