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Employer Sponsored Visa Specialists

Employer Sponsored Visas Done Right

Whether you are an employer seeking to sponsor a skilled worker or a worker seeking a pathway to permanent residence, our immigration lawyers provide strategic, end-to-end legal representation.

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Employer Sponsored Visa Pathways

Two primary pathways for employers and workers seeking sponsored migration to Australia.

Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand

A temporary visa allowing employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers where no suitable Australian worker is available. The SID visa provides a pathway to permanent residence through the 186 ENS visa.

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Subclass 186 — Employer Nominated Scheme

A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer. Available through the Temporary Residence Transition stream or the Direct Entry stream.

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DAMA — Designated Area Migration Agreements

Regional agreements that allow employers in designated areas to sponsor workers for occupations not available under standard employer sponsored visa programs.

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Industries We Specialise In

We provide targeted employer sponsored visa strategies across key industries facing critical skills shortages in Australia.

Healthcare

Nurses, doctors, allied health professionals

Information Technology

Software engineers, developers, IT specialists

Construction & Trades

Engineers, project managers, skilled tradespeople

Hospitality

Chefs, cooks, hotel and venue managers

Childcare

Early childhood educators and centre directors

Regional & DAMA

Workers in designated regional migration agreement areas

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For Employers

Sponsoring an overseas worker involves strict legal obligations — from obtaining standard business sponsorship approval to meeting labour market testing requirements and ongoing sponsor duties.

We guide employers through every step of the sponsorship process, ensuring compliance with the Department of Home Affairs requirements and protecting your business from unnecessary risk.

Standard Business Sponsorship approval
Labour market testing advice and compliance
Nomination and visa lodgement
Ongoing sponsor obligations management
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For Sponsored Workers

Being sponsored by an employer is one of the most reliable pathways to permanent residence in Australia. But the process is complex, and errors at any stage can jeopardise your position.

We provide clear, strategic advice to ensure your visa application is structured correctly from the outset — giving you the strongest possible position for approval and your pathway to permanence.

482 visa application strategy and lodgement
186 permanent residence pathway planning
Skills assessment advice
Change of employer guidance
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What Our Clients Say

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"James and his team has been very helpful with our application. One of the most complicated applications has been handled so smoothly. Very supportive team. Highly recommend."

Mahdia Nahar
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"I had an excellent experience with Andrew and Aileen throughout my visa journey. From start to finish, they were professional, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable."

Shivam Rana
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"It has been a great experience. I just needed to provide documentation and ensure to deliver it on time, and that was it. It was documented, communicated, and handled professionally."

Meds B.

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