Work Visas
Invaluable support and advice to help both employers and their migrant workers succeed.
Work and Live in Australia
Looking for an Australian work visa?
We help skilled individuals and Australian employers navigate the complex world of employer sponsored and general skilled migration visas. Whether you’re looking for a temporary work visa or seeking a pathway to Australian permanent residency, there are several options available – each with its own requirements, benefits and long-term migration potential.
We offer free initial consultations to help work out the best option available to you.
Simple 4-Step Process
Free Eligibility Assessment
Easy Evidence Collection
Quick Application Lodgement
Friendly Ongoing Support
Temporary Employer Sponsored Visas
Employer sponsored visas allow Australian workers to address labour shortages for essential positions where they are unable to source suitable local talent.
Subclass 482 Skills in Demand
Features
- Valid for up to 4 years
- Full-time work for sponsoring employer
- Can bring your family with you
- Pathway to PR via subclass 186
Requirements
- Sponsored by an employer
- Full-time position on the occupation list
- At least 1 year of relevant experience
- Qualification as per ANZSCO
- Meet English, health & character
Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional
Features
- Valid for up to 4 years
- Full-time work for sponsoring employer
- Can bring your family with you
- Pathway to PR via subclass 491
Requirements
- Sponsored by an employer
- Full-time position on the occupation list
- At least 1 year of relevant experience
- Qualification as per ANZSCO
- Live and work in regional Australia
Permanent Employer Sponsored Visas
Permanent employer sponsored visas allow migrant workers to remain in Australia indefinitely to continue contributing to their workplace and Australia’s economy.
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme
Direct Entry Stream
- Requires skills assessment unless exempt
- 3 years experience
- Under 45 unless exempt
- No previous Aus visa required
Temporary Residence Transition Stream
- Nominated by sponsor of last 482 visa
- 2 years relevant work on 482 visa
- Under 45 unless exempt
- No skills assessment unless requested
Labour Agreement Stream
- Conditions based on labour agreement
- Concessions often available
- Includes occupations not on usual skills list
Skilled Regional Visas
Fill much needed skilled positions in regional Australia.
Subclass 491 (Temporary)
Features
- Valid for up to 5 years
- Live and work in regional Australia
- Can bring your family with you
- Pathway to PR via subclass 186
Requirements
- Nominated by state, territory or relative
- Be under 45 at time of invitation
- Have suitable skills assessment
- Have 65 points or more on the points test
- Meet English, health & character
Subclass 191 (Permanent)
Features
- Permanent residence from 491 or 494 visa
- No location restriction once granted
- No sponsorship or points required
- Can bring your family with you
Requirements
- Held a subclass 491 or 494 visa for 3 years
- Complied with conditions of current visa
- At least 1 year of relevant experience
- Meet health and character
General Skilled Migration
We work with a wide range of visas; however, due to the governments allocations for each visa type we work predominantly with those listed on our website.
However, we do also support other general skilled migration applications (such as subclass 189 and 190) so please get in touch and we can clarify the options available to you.
Subclass 400 Temporary Work
Short Stay Specialist
Features
- Up to 3 or 6 months stay
- For highly specialised positions
- Quicker processing than most others
- No sponsorship or nomination application
Requirements
- Have an invitation from an employer
- Position must be non-ongoing
- Highly specialised, no Aus skills available
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Meet health & character
Examples of who this visa is suited to?
- Highly specialised, short-term work
- Technicians installing special machinery
- Specialist consultants or trainers
- Short-term secondments
Why work with us
With extensive experience in employer sponsored migration, we understand the challenges faced by both skilled workers and Australian businesses of all sizes.
From exemptions, conditions and concessions to health, character, skills and qualifications requirements, we understand why employment visas are confusing. Not to mention labour agreements, sponsorships, nominations, labour market testing, skills assessments and more!
What you get
Assessment of your eligibility for various visas
Assistance with skills assessments, sponsorships, visa applications and everything in between
Strategic advice for transitioning from a temporary work visa to a permanent work visa
Support for your employer with compliance, sponsorship obligations and future workforce planning
What clients say
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