by rebecca | Apr 22, 2026 | Compliance, Skills in Demand, Standard business sponsorship, Uncategorized
For multinational organisations operating in Australia, the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) provides a well-established pathway to transfer skilled employees between related entities. Intra-company transfers are a common and legitimate use of the program,...
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...
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...
