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AUSTRALIA’S #1
WORK VISA LAWYERS
The only Australian migration firm with Peace of Mind Guarantee
We provide the regulatory certainty your case requires. Every Subclass 482, 186 and 494 application is strategically positioned against current migration law — before it is ever lodged.
Speak with a
senior migration
lawyer — at no cost.
Tell us about your situation and we'll match you with the right specialist. In 15 minutes, you'll know whether you qualify, which work visa pathway suits you best, and exactly what your application will require.
THE REAL COST OF GETTING IT WRONG
Why Most Work Visa Applications Fail
Employer-sponsored visas sit at the intersection of migration law, labour market regulation and corporate compliance. Refusals are rarely random — they follow predictable patterns.
Sponsorship Structuring Errors
Employer sponsorship not correctly structured to meet SBS or accredited sponsor obligations.
Wrong Visa Subclass Selected
Misalignment between 482, 186 and 494 — each carries distinct eligibility, salary and residency requirements.
Non-Compliant Job Roles
Nominated occupation, salary thresholds (TSMIT) or duties not meeting Departmental criteria.
Weak Documentation
Insufficient evidence of skills, employment history, sponsor capacity or genuine position.
Lack of Legal Strategy
No structured legal pathway accounting for transition rules, LMT, and PR considerations.
Unmanaged Compliance Risk
Failure to anticipate Departmental scrutiny, monitoring obligations and sponsor reporting duties.
HOW WE PRACTICE
Regulatory Compliance.
Strategic Sponsorship Structuring.
Proven Outcomes.
01
Sponsorship Eligibility
Forensic review of your sponsor's capacity, financials, and obligations under SBS, ENS and SESR frameworks.
02
Nomination Compliance
Occupation alignment, ANZSCO mapping, AMSR/TSMIT salary verification and genuine position drafting.
03
Labour Market Alignment
LMT evidence strategy, exemption assessment and DAMA/regional pathway optimisation where applicable.
OUR SPECIALISATION
Work Visa Subclasses We Specialise In
Comprehensive legal expertise across every major Australian employer-sponsored and skilled work visa category.
Subclass 482
Skills in Demand Visa
Sponsor skilled workers for short or long term roles. Temporary visa for skilled professionals sponsored by an Australian employer.
- Core Skills Stream
- Specialist Skills Stream
- Labour Agreement Stream
Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
Permanent residency for skilled workers nominated by their Australian employer. The direct path to calling Australia home.
- Direct Entry Stream
- Transition Stream
- Labour Agreement Stream
Subclass 407
Training Visa
Upskill graduates and interns and transition them to your workforce. Temporary visa for workplace-based training in Australia.
- Occupational training
- Skills improvement
- Capacity building
Subclass 494
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional
Fill skill gaps in regional Australia. Temporary visa for skilled professionals sponsored by a regional employer.
- 5-year temporary visa
- Regional location
- PR pathway via 191
Subclass 191
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)
Permanent residency after holding a 494 visa and living and working in regional Australia for at least 3 years.
- Permanent residency
- Regional requirement
- Full work rights
Not sure which visa fits?
Speak with a senior migration lawyer for a structured eligibility assessment.
GET FREE EXPERT ADVICE →Peace of Mind
Guarantee
Risk Reversal
Your outcome —
protected in writing.
We assume the commercial risk so you don't have to. The Peace of Mind Guarantee is our written commitment that we will stand behind every case we accept.
Free re-application if unsuccessful on first try
No additional professional fees for re-lodgement
Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
Direct access to your dedicated case manager
THE LEGAL REALITY
Employer-Sponsored Visas Are
Compliance-Driven Legal Processes — Not Simple Applications.
The Department assesses sponsors and applicants under separate but interdependent frameworks. A single weakness — at either stage — can collapse the entire pathway.
Employer Obligations
Sponsorship undertakings, monitoring, training contributions (SAF), record-keeping and reporting.
Two-Stage Process
Sponsorship + Nomination + Visa — each independently assessed and refusable.
Departmental Scrutiny
Genuineness testing, market salary review, labour market evidence and integrity checks.
Refusal & Sanctions Risk
Refusal, cancellation, sponsor barring, and adverse findings affect future applications.
Strategic oversight by
accredited experts.
Your case is handled by named, regulated practitioners — not anonymous case workers. Every file carries the signature of a principal.
Richard Tan
CEO | Principal Migration AgentLead case architect with 27 years of complex strategy across skilled, business and ministerial intervention matters.
Michelle Yu
Principal SolicitorAdmitted to the Supreme Court of VIC. Heads merits review, AAT appeals, and judicial review proceedings.
Jack Chen
Senior SolicitorDecision-influencer on partner, employer-sponsored, and citizenship matters. Known for forensic submissions.
RISKS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO IGNORE
Why cheap migration advice
always costs more.
The fee differential between a discount agent and a properly resourced legal team is insignificant compared to the cost of a single refused application.
$5,000+
Cost of Refusal
Application fees alone are non-refundable. Add expert reports, English re-tests, and lost employer offers — the figure climbs sharply.
12–24 mo
Cost of Delay
A refused application can trigger s.48 bars, ineligibility for onshore lodgement, and visa expiry — extending your timeline by years.
Permanent
Cost of Record
Refusals remain on your immigration history indefinitely. Future applications — and your family's — face harsher scrutiny.
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Outcomes that speak for themselves
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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where you stand.
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Every visa case is unique. By identifying your visa option first, we can provide a precise quote that reflects the professional services required for a successful lodgement.
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