WORK VISA SPECIALIST
Employer sponsorship must be structured correctly from the start.
Whether you are an employer sponsoring a worker or a skilled worker seeking a work visa pathway, the case must satisfy separate sponsor, nomination, and visa criteria.
Employer Sponsorship Viability & Pathway Check
Securing an employer-sponsored visa requires more than just finding a job; it requires perfectly aligning your qualifications with strict regulatory criteria and a willing Australian sponsor.
Check whether the work visa pathway is realistic.
Submit your role, occupation, salary, employer details, work experience, and visa expiry date. Our team will contact you during business hours, usually within 5 minutes.
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Confidential intake reviewed by a regulated migration team.
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Sponsor, nomination, and visa criteria assessed separately.
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Fast triage so you know the next step today.
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COMPLIANCE RISK
Work visa refusals often happen because the sponsor, role, or applicant evidence does not line up.
Employer-sponsored visas are compliance-driven. The Department may assess the business, the genuine need for the role, salary level, occupation duties, applicant skills, and visa history. A weak nomination can affect the entire pathway.
Two intents. Two separate assessments.
For Employers
We check sponsorship eligibility, nominated role, salary, labour market issues, business evidence, and compliance obligations.
- Sponsorship eligibility
- Nominated role & salary
- Labour market evidence
- Compliance obligations
For Workers
We check occupation fit, work experience, skills evidence, English, current visa status, expiry risk, and PR transition options.
- Occupation fit
- Work experience & English
- Visa status & expiry risk
- PR transition options
Work Sponsorship & Corporate Immigration Pathways
Explore Employer Sponsored Visa Options in Australia
Whether you are an employer sponsoring visa for employee talent, or an onshore skilled worker securing work sponsorship in australia, compare all primary temporary, regional, and permanent pathways below.
Subclass 186 Visa (ENS PR)
The subclass 186 visa allows approved businesses to nominate skilled migrants for permanent residency. Secure a direct or transition route under the flagship 186 visa australia program.
- 186 Direct Entry: Direct PR grant via 186 direct entry visa rules (3+ yrs experience & skill assessment required).
- 186 TRT: Transition route for existing 482 visa holders after 2 years with their sponsor.
- Meets strict statutory 186 visa requirements for nomination & skills.
Subclass 482 Visa (TSS)
The primary pathway for temporary business sponsorship. Obtaining a 482 visa australia allows businesses to quickly address critical skill shortages with global talent.
- Full work rights under an approved sponsor visa australia agreement.
- Direct pathway toward permanent residency via the 186 trt stream.
- Streamlined processing for accredited corporate sponsors.
Subclass 494 Visa (Regional)
Empowering regional employers to recruit skilled staff. The 494 visa australia offers access to over 650 eligible occupations outside major metropolitan hubs.
- 5-year validity with Medicare access on the 494 visa.
- Direct pathway to Permanent Residency via Subclass 191 after 3 years.
- Requires Regional Certifying Body (RCB) advice and nomination.
Short-Stay & DAMA Agreements
For highly specialized work, short-term assignments, or regional concessions via a tailored dama visa australia labor agreement.
- 400 Visa: Short-term, highly specialized non-ongoing work (up to 6 months).
- 408 Visa: Temporary activity arrangements for specific government/community initiatives.
- DAMA Frameworks: Age, English, and salary concessions for regional industries.
Subclass 186 Direct Entry
If you have 3+ years of post-qualification experience, the 186 visa direct entry pathway grants immediate permanent residency without holding a prior temporary visa.
- Direct PR via visa 186 direct entry lodgement.
- Requires a positive skills assessment in an eligible occupation.
- Full Medicare access and permanent work rights from day one.
Need Corporate Sponsorship Guidance?
We manage every stage of an employer sponsored visa — from standard business sponsorship (SBS) approval and SAF levy calculations to drafting a compliant sponsorship visa for employee candidates.
Our Process
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Confirm whether the pathway is employer, worker, or both.
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Review the sponsor and business position.
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Map the role to the correct occupation and visa subclass.
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Check salary and evidence of risk.
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Recommend the correct staged approach for sponsorship, nomination, and visa.
Trusted by employers and workers
"Helped us structure a 482 nomination for a hard-to-fill role. Clear, calm, and fast."
"Lawyer-led advice gave our business confidence the sponsorship would hold up."
"Moved me from 482 to 186 without drama. Knew exactly what evidence to gather."
Our Peace of Mind Guarantee
The Australian visa process can be daunting and complicated, but we can help by doing all of the hard work for you. When you choose Think Visa, you're always covered by our peace of mind guarantee.
Free re-application if unsuccessful on first try
Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
Regular updates throughout your application
No additional professional fees for re-lodgement
Direct access to your dedicated case manager
Same-day response to urgent matters
In the extremely unlikely event that your application is not successful on the first try, we will re-apply for you with no additional professional fees - hassle-free. No questions asked.
Regulated. Registered
Accountable.
Every matter is overseen by an Australian solicitor or MARA-registered migration agent.
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.
What Happens After You Submit
Calls within business hours
We reach out promptly, usually within 5 minutes.
Initial triage recommendation
Sponsor, nomination, and visa fit assessed separately.
Quote
Clear scope and fixed fee proposal.
Next-step plan
A staged roadmap with evidence checklist.
Get clarity on your Work Visa today
Confidential. No obligation. Reviewed by a regulated migration team.