by rebecca | Jul 9, 2026 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Compliance, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, Skills in Demand
For many sponsored workers, obtaining a Skills in Demand (SID) (subclass 482) visa is just the beginning of their Australian migration journey. Whilst the visa allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia temporarily, many employees and their employers...
by rebecca | Jul 1, 2026 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Business visas, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, Family visas, General visas, Graduate visas, National Innovation, Regional sponsored 494 visas, Short-Term Work visas, Skilled visas, Skills in Demand, Temporary Activity visas, Working Holiday visas
From 1 July 2026, the Australian Government has implemented its annual update to a range of immigration fees, increasing the cost of lodging many visa applications. The revised charges apply to visa applications lodged on or after 1 July 2026 and affect individuals,...
by rebecca | Jun 30, 2026 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Compliance, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, General visas, Skilled visas, Skills in Demand
Each year on 1 July, a number of important changes take effect across Australia’s migration program. The 2026–27 financial year is no exception, with updates affecting government visa application charges, employer-sponsored salary thresholds and Department of...
by rebecca | Jun 8, 2026 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Business visas, Compliance, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, Regional visas, Short-Term Work visas, Skilled visas
The Australian Government’s 2026–27 Federal Budget provides further insight into the direction of Australia’s migration program over the coming years. While there are no dramatic increases to migration numbers, the Budget confirms the Government’s...
by rebecca | May 5, 2026 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Compliance, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, Skills in Demand
From 1 July 2026, Australia will implement updated minimum salary requirements for key employer-sponsored visa programs, in line with the government’s annual indexation of income thresholds. For approved sponsors, this is an important opportunity to review...
by rebecca | Mar 4, 2026 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Compliance, Skills in Demand, Standard business sponsorship
For Australian businesses looking to sponsor overseas talent, the Skills in Demand (SID) (subclass 482) visa and the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (subclass 186) visa are the two most common pathways. Both allow employers to sponsor skilled workers- but they serve...
