Guides & news

• For Employers · 2026-08-18

  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.

• For Employers · 2026-08-18

  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.

• For Employers · 2026-08-18

  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.

• For Employers · 2026-08-18

  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.

• For Employers · 2026-08-18

  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.

• For Employers · 2026-08-18

  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.

• For Employers · 2026-08-18

  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.

• Health · 2026-05-26

  The medical examination for your Australian visa

  What the 501 medical examination and health checks for an Australian visa involve — the tests, approved clinics, costs, the health requirement and waivers. Confirmed against the Department of Home Affairs.

• Skilled · 2026-05-19

  Complete guide to Australian immigration in 2026

  An up-to-date overview of Australia's main visa pathways, the points system, fees and processing times — written by a registered migration agent.

• Student · 2026-03-18 · News

  485 Temporary Graduate visa: the 2026 changes explained

  Tighter age limit, higher English requirement and renamed streams — what changed for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa and how to plan around it.

• Employer · 2026-02-10 · News

  Skills in Demand visa: what changed when it replaced the TSS 482

  The employer-sponsored 482 is now the Skills in Demand visa, with Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams and a shorter work-experience rule. Here's what changed and who it affects.