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Work & Skilled
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By
Joshua Coulson
April 9, 2024
How to sponsor an employee in Australia

Learn how to sponsor an employee in Australia, including sponsorship, nomination, the Core Skills Occupation List, and the SAF levy.

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Work & Skilled
Overview of labour agreements in Australia
By
Joshua Coulson
April 4, 2024
Overview of labour agreements in Australia

Learn how labour agreements work in Australia, including company specific, industry, and DAMA agreements, costs, and processing times.

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Work & Skilled
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By
Joshua Coulson
April 3, 2024
Annual market salary rate requirements for sponsors

The Government has put a number of requirements in place to ensure that overseas workers on sponsored visas are paid the market salary rate for their occupations.

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Work & Skilled
Australian Migration Lawyer
By
Joshua Coulson
March 24, 2024
186 visa checklist and obligations for employers

The Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) is a visa that lets skilled workers, who are nominated by an employer, live and work in Australia permanently.

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Work & Skilled
The pros and cons of a 494 visa in Australia
By
Joshua Coulson
February 28, 2024
The cost of sponsoring an employee in Australia

Uncover the expenses involved in sponsoring an employee in Australia, from government fees to legal costs, and learn how to manage them effectively.

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Partner & Family
Family visa costs
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
February 14, 2024
Australian family visa costs

Family visas are a category of visas that allow eligible family members of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to reunite with their loved ones in Australia. Learn more about the costs.

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Partner & Family
Apply for partner visa
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
February 13, 2024
When Can I Apply for a Partner Visa?

Find out when you can apply for a partner visa in Australia, including student visa, bridging visa and de facto timing rules. Get expert migration advice.

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Parent
Australian parent visa requirements
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
February 12, 2024
Australian parent visa requirements

There are several types of Australian parent visas available, each tailored to accommodate different age groups and individual needs. However, they can be generally be categorized into three main types as follows:

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Appeals
Australian coin
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
February 11, 2024
How much does it cost to appeal a visa refusal?

Facing a visa refusal decision can be a daunting and distressing experience. However, it is important to know that there is a path to challenge such decisions in Australia.

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Cost Estimator
Employer-Sponsored Visa Fee Calculator

Estimate Department of Home Affairs charges for employer-sponsored visas — Skills in Demand (subclass 482) nomination and visa, or Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) — including the nomination fee, SAF levy and dependants.

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Skilled Visa Fee Estimator

Estimate the Home Affairs visa application charge for subclass 189, 190 or 491 — including any partner or children applying with you.

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PR Points Calculator

See where your score sits against the 65-point minimum for the Subclass 189, 190 and 491 visas, based on age, English ability, work experience and more.

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