Working & Skilled Visas
Building Australia's workforce — one visa at a time.
Australia's skilled migration program is designed to attract workers with skills that are in demand. Whether you are seeking employer sponsorship through the Skills in Demand (SID) visa, the subclass 494, or the subclass 186, applying through the points-based system (subclass 189 or 190), or navigating the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), I provide expert guidance through every stage of the process.
The skilled migration landscape in Australia has undergone significant changes in recent years. Since December 2024, the Skills in Demand (SID) visa has replaced the former Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass 482 visa as the primary employer-sponsored temporary pathway. The SID visa introduces three salary-based streams — the Specialist Skills stream, the Core Skills stream, and the Essential Skills stream — and expert advice is more important than ever. I stay current with all changes to ensure my clients receive the most up-to-date advice.
Employer-sponsored visas (the Skills in Demand (SID) visa, subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional, and subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme) require both the employer and the employee to meet specific requirements. I work with both employers and employees to ensure nominations and applications are prepared correctly. If you are currently on a TSS 482 visa, your visa remains valid until its expiry date, but any new application or renewal must be made under the SID framework.
For points-based visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent and subclass 190 Skilled Nominated), your Expression of Interest (EOI) score is critical. I advise on strategies to maximise your points, including skills assessments, English language testing, and state nomination options.
What I do
- Assess your eligibility for the most appropriate skilled visa pathway
- Advise on skills assessment requirements and the best assessing authority for your occupation
- Prepare and lodge employer-sponsored visa nominations and applications
- Optimise your EOI points score for the 189 and 190 visa programs
- Manage the Temporary Graduate visa (485) application process
- Handle complex cases involving occupation changes, skills assessment reviews, and nomination refusals
- Advise on pathways from temporary to permanent residence