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Practical guides on sponsorship and visas
How employer sponsorship, Labour Agreements and visa reviews work in practice, and the questions to answer before you commit. Written by Fiona Carre, Registered Migration Agent – MARN 0638808.
For Employers
Sponsorship, costs and pathways
Labour Agreements & DAMAs For employers
Labour Agreements and DAMAs: What Employers Can Do When Standard Sponsorship Does Not Fit
When a Labour Agreement or Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) may help an Australian employer whose workforce needs do not fit the standard sponsorship programs. Who qualifies, what evidence is needed and how long it realistically takes.
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Skills in Demand (482) For employers
Skills in Demand (Subclass 482): Employer Requirements, Costs and Process
A practical employer guide to the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) process, covering sponsorship, nomination, labour market testing, salary, the worker's application, costs and planning for retention.
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Employer sponsorship For employers
Can My Business Sponsor an Overseas Worker?
The questions an Australian business should answer before sponsoring an overseas worker, covering business eligibility, the role, salary, labour market testing and the candidate, and what to do when the standard program does not fit.
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Employer sponsorship For employers
What It Actually Costs to Sponsor an Overseas Worker in Australia
The main costs Australian employers should plan for when sponsoring an overseas worker, including government charges, the SAF levy, professional fees and the costs that cannot be passed to the worker.
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For Individuals & Families
Refusals, reviews and your options
Need advice on your own situation?
These guides explain how the programs work. Advice on your business or your circumstances is given through a consultation or assessment with a Registered Migration Agent.