The Rise legal library & resources

Strategic resources

From eligibility screening to points calculations - free tools and plain-English guides to help you plan your migration future with legal precision.

Points assessment

GSM Points
Calculator

Score yourself against the 65-point pass mark for the 189, 190 and 491 visas - every Schedule 6D factor, with the latest invitation data.

Launch Tool → Family reunion

Partner Visa
Eligibility

Screen your relationship, sponsor and evidence against the criteria for the 820/801, 309/100 and 300 visas.

Start Screening → Corporate mobility

482 Eligibility
Screening

Check your likely Skills in Demand (482) stream, the salary thresholds, experience, skills assessment and English before you commit.

Audit Profile →
BudgetingVisa fee calculatorGovernment charges from 1 July 2026 - additional applicants, SAF levy and second instalments, itemised. Employer sponsorshipSponsorship jobsThe Rise Register of roles where employers offer visa sponsorship - register your interest or list a role.
Plain-English guides

Legal library

Bridging visas guide

Bridging Visas

Your status between applications - Bridging visas A, B, C and E explained, and which one lets you travel.
Health requirement guide

Health Criteria

Public interest criteria (PIC) 4005 and 4007 - medical thresholds, cost assessments and waivers.
Character test guide

Character Test

The section 501 character test - what counts as a substantial criminal record in Australia.
Work rights guide

Work Rights

Conditions 8101, 8104, 8105 and 8107 - work limits across temporary visas, including the 48-hour fortnight for students.