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Employer-sponsored visas let Australian businesses hire skilled overseas workers when suitable local talent isn't available. Our Adelaide employer-sponsored visa lawyers advise both employers and applicants on work visa sponsorship in Adelaide, helping make sure sponsorship, nomination, and visa applications meet the Department of Home Affairs' strict requirements. We help prepare compliant applications, work through eligibility issues, and reduce the risk of refusal or delay.
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There are no hidden costs for our services. Our fees are clearly set out in a fee agreement.
From the first same-day response to the granting of your Australian visa, you'll have direct access to a lawyer.
Our experienced lawyers will give you regular updates and clear explanations of visa pathways.
We offer a client satisfaction guarantee in relation to our visa application services.
3 - 6 months installment options available on some visa types.
At your first consultation, you'll speak directly with an immigration lawyer, who will explain our services, talk through your visa options, and guide you through the whole process. You'll also get a fixed, upfront fee for ongoing services.
Having a clear understanding of your options and a structured plan matters when you're pursuing a visa, permanent residency, or citizenship. We offer a range of flexible payment options.
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Law Courts 8010
We assist couples with partner and spouse visa applications, including onshore and offshore pathways.
Partner Visas
We provide sensitive and professional legal support for protection visa applicants.
Protection Visas
We advise on skilled migration pathways, including state-nominated and points-tested visas.
Skilled Migration Visas
We represent clients in Administrative Review Tribunal matters, providing strategic submissions and advocacy.
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We provide representation and advice for visa refusal matters and review options.
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We assist eligible applicants with citizenship applications and requirements.
Australian Citizenship
Our team provides guidance on family migration options to support family reunification.
Family Visas
We assist with parent visa applications, including contributory and non-contributory pathways.
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We represent clients seeking judicial review of migration decisions in the Federal Circuit and Family Court.
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We advise on visa cancellation matters and represent clients seeking to have cancellation decisions reviewed.
Visa Cancellation
We assist with visitor visa applications, including complex and refusal matters.
Visitor Visas
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Our legal expertise in migration law extends far beyond assisting clients in Australia's capital cities. We provide comprehensive support to individuals, families, and businesses in many locations across the country.
Government visa application fees
As of 1 July 2026, the Skills in Demand (482) visa costs $4,015 for the base application fee plus a $330 nomination fee. The Employer Nomination Scheme (186) costs $6,140 base plus a $540 nomination fee. The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494) visa costs $6,140, with no separate nomination fee.
TSMIT and income threshold requirements
Sponsored workers generally need to be paid at or above the relevant income threshold. The Core Skills stream of the 482 and the 186 use the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), currently $79,423, while the Specialist Skills stream of the 482 uses the higher Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT), currently $146,576. The Subclass 494 also uses the TSMIT. These thresholds are indexed and reviewed periodically, so it's worth confirming the current figure before relying on it.
Employer sponsorship and nomination costs
Employers can incur costs tied to sponsorship approval and nomination applications, including the Skilling Australia Fund (SAF) levy, which runs from roughly $1,200 to $1,800 a year depending on business turnover.
Skills assessment and testing fees
Applicants may need to pay for skills assessments, licensing checks, or qualification verification.
Legal and professional service fees
Legal fees depend on how complex the matter is, including setting up employer sponsorship and supporting the visa application itself.
Factors affecting employer visa processing times
Processing times depend on the employer's sponsorship status, the occupation type, how complete the documentation is, and Departmental workload.
Typical timelines for Subclass 482, 186, and 494 visas
Processing can range from a few weeks to several months depending on the visa subclass, the SID stream, and how complex the case is. The Specialist Skills stream is generally processed much faster than the Core Skills stream, given its higher income threshold and lighter documentary requirements.
Adelaide is a growing employment hub, with strong job opportunities across healthcare, defence, advanced manufacturing, and technology. Its liveability, relatively lower cost of living, and steady employer demand for skilled workers make it an increasingly attractive destination for employer-sponsored migration.
We provide practical, end-to-end support for both employers and visa applicants. Our approach focuses on staying compliant with sponsorship obligations, preparing strong visa applications, and reducing the risk of refusal. We assist with complex cases, including sponsorship setup, occupation issues, and compliance concerns, while giving clear, strategic legal guidance throughout.
Our Adelaide office brings nationally recognised immigration law expertise directly to Adelaide and South Australia clients. Every award listed below was earned through independent assessment, including peer review, client feedback, and workplace audits. When you work with our immigration lawyers in Adelaide, you are working with a firm whose quality has been verified from the outside.
Perry Q. Wood is ranked as a Leading Immigration Lawyer in Victoria in Doyle's Guide 2026. Four consecutive years of inclusion in Doyle's Guide establishes a verified, long-term record of excellence and peer recognition in Australian immigration law.
Australian Migration Lawyers is ranked in the 2027 Best Law Firms - Australia edition by Best Lawyers. Firm rankings are determined through client feedback, peer nominations, and overall market reputation. Inclusion confirms the firm delivers top-tier legal services in immigration law at a national level.
Perry Q. Wood is recognised in the 2027 Best Lawyers in Australia™ edition for Immigration Law. This ranking is awarded exclusively through confidential peer review by senior lawyers in the same practice area. It is the leading global legal directory benchmark.
The government costs vary for each visa type, and you also need to factor in the cost of living while you await the outcome of your visa application. Consulting a reliable Adelaide immigration lawyer can clarify details relating to specific visas and guide you on professional fees, Department of Home Affairs fees and other associated costs.
Adelaide was founded in 1836 as a planned free settlement, attracting British and German migrants who shaped the city's early character and gave South Australia its distinctive reputation for religious tolerance and social reform. The post-World War II era brought significant waves of migrants from Italy, Greece, and Eastern Europe, many of whom settled in Adelaide's inner and western suburbs and contributed to the city's growing manufacturing and construction industries. Read More
From the 1970s onwards, Adelaide welcomed humanitarian entrants and skilled migrants from Vietnam, China, India, and the Philippines, communities that continue to grow today. South Australia now counts almost 430,000 overseas-born residents from more than 214 countries, speaking 248 languages, making Adelaide one of Australia's most quietly diverse cities with a rich and layered migration story. Read Less
Adelaide was founded in 1836 as a planned free settlement, attracting British and German migrants who shaped the city's early character and gave South Australia its distinctive reputation for religious tolerance and social reform. The post-World War II era brought significant waves of migrants from Italy, Greece, and Eastern Europe, many of whom settled in Adelaide's inner and western suburbs and contributed to the city's growing manufacturing and construction industries.
From the 1970s onwards, Adelaide welcomed humanitarian entrants and skilled migrants from Vietnam, China, India, and the Philippines, communities that continue to grow today. South Australia now counts almost 430,000 overseas-born residents from more than 214 countries, speaking 248 languages, making Adelaide one of Australia's most quietly diverse cities with a rich and layered migration story.
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Perry Q Wood is Immediate Past President of the Australian Institute of Administrative Law and one of Australia's leading administrative, immigration and human rights lawyers.
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