Employer Sponsored Visas

Written by Immigrad · Registered Migration Agent · MARN 1805710 · Last updated October 2026 Yes, but not immediately. A Skills in Demand (subclass 482) holder cannot start working for a different employer until that employer has a new approved nomination. After leaving a sponsor, Home Affairs allows up to 180 days to find another

Written by Immigrad · Registered Migration Agent · MARN 1805710 · Last updated October 2026 No. There is no legal requirement for an employer to use a registered migration agent to sponsor a worker. A business can generally prepare and lodge its own sponsorship and nomination applications. Many employers still engage an agent to review

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Written by Immigrad · Registered Migration Agent · MARN 1805710 · Last updated October 2026 No. The Department of Home Affairs states that it will not refund an employer’s sponsorship or nomination costs if the application is not successful. An employer sponsoring under the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) program pays AUD420 to become an

186 visa Temporary Residence Transition vs Direct Entry: who qualifies, the key Home Affairs requirements and how to choose. Current Oct 2026.

482 visa processing time for employers: how long each sponsorship stage can take, what causes delays and how to plan a start date. Current Oct 2026.

A labour market testing advertisement for a Skills in Demand (subclass 482) or subclass 494 Employer Sponsored stream nomination must be in English, placed in Australia, and state the position title or a description of it, the skills or experience required, the name of the sponsor or its recruitment agency, and the salary if annual earnings are below AUD96,400.