by rebecca | Jan 12, 2026 | Compliance, Skills in Demand, Standard business sponsorship, Uncategorized
Both sponsoring employers and skilled visa holders often seek clarity on whether a Skills in Demand (SID) (subclass 482) visa holder can change employers, and what obligations apply when employment ends or a transfer is contemplated. While employer changes are...
by hartmanadmin | Oct 1, 2025 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Compliance, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, Skills in Demand, Standard business sponsorship, Uncategorized
The recent reforms to Australia’s employer-sponsored visa programs have introduced greater flexibility for visa holders, but with that flexibility comes heightened compliance expectations for employers. For businesses sponsoring workers under the Skills in Demand...
by hartmanadmin | Sep 11, 2025 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Compliance, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, General visas, Skills in Demand, Standard business sponsorship
The Australian Federal Government is currently undertaking a review of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) which will affect the skilled migration program. To facilitate this review, Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has launched a public consultation on the 2025...
by hartmanadmin | Aug 27, 2025 | Skills in Demand, Standard business sponsorship, Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visas
Australia’s skilled migration framework continues to evolve in line with global economic trends and international partnerships. In August 2025, new legislation came into effect recognising the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Australia and...
by hartmanadmin | Jul 23, 2025 | Compliance, Skills in Demand, Standard business sponsorship
The Skills in Demand (SID) (subclass 482) visa plays a key role in enabling Australian businesses to fill genuine labour shortages with skilled overseas workers. If you are an Australian business looking to sponsor a worker who already holds a subclass 482 visa, there...
by hartmanadmin | Jul 1, 2025 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Compliance, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, Entrepreneur visas, General visas, Graduate visas, Skills in Demand, Student visas
From 1 July 2025, the Department of Home Affairs has implemented a range of visa application charge (VAC) increases. While most rises are modest (around 2–3%), some, including student visas, have increased by as much as 25%. Below is a summary of the key changes...
