by rebecca | May 14, 2026 | Regional sponsored 494 visas, Regional visas, Uncategorized
Australia’s employer-sponsored migration framework will see another salary threshold adjustment from 1 July 2026, impacting businesses and skilled workers relying on the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa program. The increase follows...
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 | 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 | Nov 11, 2024 | Standard business sponsorship, Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visas, Uncategorized
Your company began the recruitment process for an important role in the business. The best candidate with the skills and experience you need to fill the role turns out to not be an Australian permanent resident or citizen. However, you need this role filled by the...
by hartmanadmin | Oct 10, 2024 | Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visas, Uncategorized
In order to be eligible for a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS)(subclass 482) Australian work visa, it is necessary to meet the work experience criteria which requires the visa applicant to work in their nominated (or closely related) occupation for a minimum of two...
