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Sponsor a skilled worker in Australia
Found the right person but they're not an Australian citizen or permanent resident? You can sponsor them. These guides walk through the 482 Skills in Demand visa, what sponsorship costs your business, your obligations, and the pathway to permanent residence — reviewed by registered migration agent Moran Shultz (MARN 1795282).
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How to Sponsor an Overseas Worker in Australia (482 Skills in Demand)
A step-by-step guide for Australian employers on sponsoring a skilled overseas worker on the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa — the three stages, what it costs, sponsor obligations, and the pathway to permanent residence. Reviewed by a registered migration agent.
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How to Sponsor a Chef on a 482 Visa (Employer Guide)
Australian employers can sponsor a chef on the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa by becoming a Standard Business Sponsor, nominating the role at or above the Core Skills Income Threshold (about $79,423 from 1 July 2026) and the market rate, and having the chef apply — with a permanent residence pathway via the subclass 186 visa after two years.
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How to Sponsor a Motor Mechanic on a 482 Visa (Employer Guide)
Australian dealerships and workshops can sponsor a motor mechanic on the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa by becoming a Standard Business Sponsor, nominating the role at or above the Core Skills Income Threshold (about $79,423 from 1 July 2026) and the market rate, and having the mechanic apply — with a permanent residence pathway via the subclass 186 visa after two years.
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How to Sponsor a Software Developer on a 482 Visa
Australian employers can sponsor a software developer on the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa by becoming a Standard Business Sponsor, nominating an ICT occupation at or above the income threshold and market salary, and supporting the developer's visa application — with a permanent residence pathway after two years.
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How to Sponsor an Accountant on a 482 Visa
Australian accounting firms and finance teams can sponsor an accountant on the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa by becoming a Standard Business Sponsor, nominating the role at or above the income threshold and market salary, and supporting the accountant's visa application — with a permanent residence pathway after two years.
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How to Sponsor an Early Childhood Teacher or Childcare Worker
Australian childcare centres can sponsor overseas staff on the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa — but a degree-qualified Early Childhood Teacher (ANZSCO 241111) and a Certificate III-level Child Care Worker (ANZSCO 421111) are two different occupations with different qualifications, assessing bodies and English requirements. Here is what employers need to know.
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How to Sponsor an Engineer on a 482 Visa (Employer Guide)
Australian employers can sponsor a civil, structural, mechanical, electrical or mining engineer on the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa in three stages — sponsorship, nomination and the visa — with senior engineers often qualifying for the faster Specialist Skills stream. Reviewed by a registered migration agent.
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