Immigration FAQs
We’ve answered the questions we’re most often asked to help support your understanding of Australia’s immigration framework. For tailored advice, please contact our team and we’ll be happy to assist.
For Employers
FAQs
Pathways include:
- Skills in Demand 482 Visa (formerly the Temporary Skills Shortage 482 Visa)
- Regional 494 Visa
- Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) for regional roles
- Company-specific Labour Agreements or Industry-based Labour Agreements
In most cases, employers must have undertaken sufficient local advertising, known as Labour Market Testing (LMT) before sponsoring a worker, unless exemptions apply.
LMT refers to a specific process of meeting local advertising requirements. It generally requires employers to have advertised the job for a specific period on national advertising platforms. Our Registered Migration Agents can advise if you have undertaken sufficient LMT for visa sponsorship.
Yes – sponsorship is open to actively operating businesses that meet the eligibility criteria. Read more about Standard Business Sponsorship here or contact us for an eligibility assessment.
For Visa Applicants
FAQs
The first step is understanding if you and the business are eligible. Our Registered Migration Agents provide visa sponsorship eligibility assessments and can guide both you and your employer through the process and sponsorship obligations.
Yes, if you are aged 18–59 and applying by conferral. The test assesses English skills and knowledge of Australian values, history, and responsibilities. Applying for citizenship over 60 generally does not require a citizenship test.