Pragya Gautam
Director, MARN 1465938. Nepalese, Hindi, English. Partner and family visa specialist. Most Nepalese-speaking clients work with Pragya directly.
Director Pragya Gautam · One of the Few Nepalese-Speaking RMAs in Queensland
Australia's Nepalese community is growing faster than almost any other migrant group.
Nepalese-speaking registered migration agents remain rare. At Education Embassy, our Director Pragya Gautam is a native Nepalese speaker and one of the few MARA-registered agents practising in Queensland who can run a full consultation, prepare evidence with you, and explain tribunal outcomes in Nepalese.
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Who handles your case in Nepalese
Led by our Director, a native Nepalese speaker.
Pragya founded Education Embassy in 2014. Her Nepalese-language practice is unusual in the Queensland migration profession.
Sourabh Aggarwal
Principal Consultant, MARN 1462159. Hindi, English, Punjabi. Pragya works with Sourabh on skilled migration matters for Nepalese-speaking clients, with Nepalese translation available where needed.
Vishal Sharma
QEAC Certified. Hindi, English, Punjabi. Student visa and 485 pathway for Nepalese students. Pragya handles the Nepalese-language element where relevant.
Visa matters handled in Nepalese
Pragya leads on partner and family. Team support on skilled and employer.
Partner visas for couples where one or both are Nepalese are one of Pragya's strongest casework areas.
Partner visas (Pragya's specialty)
309/100 offshore from Nepal, 820/801 onshore, 300 prospective marriage. Evidence preparation in Nepalese where needed.
Family stream
Parent visas, child visas, remaining relative. Balance of Family test assessment at first consultation.
Student and 485
Student visa 500 applications for students from Nepal. 485 Graduate pathway planning.
Skilled migration & ART
189, 190, 491 with Pragya and Sourabh collaborating. ART appeals with interpreter support at hearings.
Why Nepalese-speaking practice matters
Cultural fluency plus registered migration advice.
Pragya is one of the few Nepalese-speaking Registered Migration Agents practising in Queensland.
Family conferences in NepaleseMany Nepalese cases involve parents and extended family in the decision. Pragya runs these conferences in the language parents understand best.
Offshore Nepal applicationsNepalese nationals applying for partner, skilled, or employer sponsored visas from Kathmandu and other Nepali cities. Entire process run remotely.
Student-to-PR planningNepalese students in Australia looking to convert from student to 485 to permanent residency. Realistic pathway planning in Nepalese.
Document translation and certificationCoordination with NAATI-accredited translators for Nepalese documents. Review of translated output for visa accuracy.
The Nepalese community in Australia has grown substantially since 2011.
Nepalese is one of the faster-growing Asian languages in Australia, driven by student visa arrivals and subsequent partner, skilled, and family migration. Queensland has one of the larger Nepalese communities in Australia, concentrated around Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Common questions from Nepalese-speaking clients
The questions we hear most.
For Nepalese-language consultation, ask for Pragya specifically.
Can Pragya handle a partner visa with one Nepalese and one Australian partner?
Yes. This is one of her most common case profiles. Consultation in whichever language the couple prefers. Evidence preparation in English, with Nepalese support for documents that need it.
Are you MARA-registered?
Yes. Pragya is registered under MARN 1465938. Language alone does not authorise visa advice — MARA registration is required. Check the MARA public register at mara.gov.au to verify any agent.
Can you help with a student visa application from Nepal?
Yes. Offshore 500 visa applications for Nepalese students. Vishal Sharma handles the education pathway, Pragya handles the Nepalese-language element.
Do I need to be in Brisbane to work with Pragya?
No. Video consultation from anywhere in Australia or Nepal. Our secure document portal handles the evidence exchange.
Content approved by Principal Migration Agent Sourabh Aggarwal (MARN 1462159). Last reviewed: May 2026.