Consult with
Nicholas Yock

Nicholas Yock is a MARA-registered migration agent and the founder & CEO of Pathway to Aus. With over 10 years of experience, he holds qualifications in Migration Law as well as a double degree in Economics and Chinese. He specialises in study pathways, skilled migration, and permanent residency (PR) for students and professionals.

Nick helps clients with a wide range of visa types. He assists with study visas and graduate or training visas. He works with general skilled migration visas such as Subclass 189, 190, 491, and the National Innovation Visa. He also helps with employer sponsored visas, including Subclass 482, as well as partner visas, child visas, and investor visas.

First, Nick evaluates your background, qualifications, and academic or professional history to determine your eligibility. He then recommends a course or study plan that aligns with Australian migration law and maximises your chance of gaining permanent residency. Finally, he guides you through the visa application process—moving from a student visa to a graduate visa and potentially permanent residency—while helping you meet requirements such as skills assessments, English tests, and points tests.

By working with Nick, you gain access to expert and up-to-date knowledge of Australian immigration laws and policies. You also reduce the risk of visa application refusals caused by errors or missing documentation. He provides clear advice about timelines, costs, and what to expect at each stage. In addition, he creates a tailored strategy based on your unique situation, including your study goals, work experience, and future plans.

Yes, Nick is a MARA-registered migration agent. MARA stands for the Migration Agents Registration Authority, which regulates migration agents in Australia. Being registered means that Nicholas must follow the Migration Agents Code of Conduct and maintain professional standards.

Pathway to Aus has its main office on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. They also have an office in London, UK, available by appointment. The firm serves international clients and can assist with migration from abroad.

The timeline varies depending on each individual’s situation. Factors include the visa subclass, the duration of your study course, government processing times, your work experience, and your English proficiency. During a consultation, Nick provides an estimate based on your personal circumstances.

You can get started by reaching out through the listed contact channels, including phone, email, or you may click the link “Book a Consultation”. Before your consultation, you should prepare your educational credentials, work history, language test results (if applicable), and any past visa history. In the consultation, Nick will assess your eligibility, recommend visa pathways, explain costs and timelines, and help you plan the next steps.