Working Bees
Employer-Sponsored Visas
Subclass 186, 482, 494
These visas help Australian employers and skilled workers build Australia's future. Employer Sponsored Visas allow businesses to fill labour shortages and give workers a pathway to permanent residency, the ability to bring family, and access to Medicare. Compare your options and we will guide you every step of the way.
Subclass Visa 186
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
Key Eligibility
Employer Nomination
Skilled Occupation List (MLTSSL)
Under 45 years of age*
Streams
Direct Entry (DE)
Labour Agreement (LA)
Temporary ResidenceTransition (TRT)
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Main Conditions
Must work for the nominated employer for at least 2 years.
This is a permanent visa.
Common Issues
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Employer fails to provide accurate details in the nomination.
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Expired test results at lodgement.
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Delays due to incomplete medicals or police clearance.
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Process
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Employer lodges nomination
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Applicant lodges visa
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Health & character checks
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Decision
Base Application Charge
AUD4,910
Our Fees
Nomination AUD2,100
Lodgement AUD1,900​
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Subclass Visa 482
Skills in Demand
Key Eligibility
Employer Sponsorship
Employer Nomination
Skilled Occupation List (STSOL or MLTSSL)
1 Year Work Experience
No Age Restriction
Streams
Core Skills
Specialist Skills
Labour Agreement (LA)
Subsequent Entrant
Main Conditions
Must work only for the sponsoring employer while the visa is valid.
This is a temporary visa.
Common Issues
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Employers undervaluing roles and market salary.
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Position incosistent with business operations.
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Inadequate Labour Market Testing (LMT).
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Process
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Employer applies for sponsorship
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Employer lodges nomination
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Applicant lodges visa
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Health & character checks
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Decision
4 months
Base Application Charge
AUD3,210
Our Fees
Sponsorship AUD2,100
Nomination AUD2,000
Lodgement AUD1,900
Subclass Visa 494
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional
Key Eligibility
Employer Sponsorship
Employer Nomination
Regional Occupation List
Skills Assessment
3 Years Work Experience
Under 45 years of age*
Streams
Employer Sponsored
Labour Agreement
Subsequent Entrant​
Main Conditions
Must live, work, and study in a designated regional area.
Must work for the nominated regional employer while the visa is valid.
After 3 years can apply for permanent residency.
Common Issues
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Delays due to incomplete documentation.
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Misunderstanding regional obligations.
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Skills assessment errors.
Process
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Employer applies for sponsorship
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Employer lodges nomination
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Applicant lodges visa
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Health & character checks
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Decision
4 months
Base Application Charge
AUD4,910
Our Fees
Sponsorship AUD2,100
Nomination AUD2,000
Lodgement AUD1,900
Subclass Visa 189
Skilled Independent Visa
Key Eligibility
Skilled Occupation List
Skills Assessment
Meet the Points Test
Under 45 years of age
Streams
Point Tested​​​​​
Main Conditions
Live and work anywhere in Australia.
This is a permanent visa.
Common Issues
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Long waiting times for invitation.
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Misunderstanding how points are awarded.
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Invalid skills assessment documents.​​​​​
Process
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Submit Expression of Interest
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Get invitation to apply
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Applicant lodges visa
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Health & character checks
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Decision
8 months​
Base Application Charge
AUD4,910
Our Fees
Expression of Interest AUD3,000
Lodgement AUD1,000
Explorer Bee
Skilled Independent Visa
Subclass189
A points-tested permanent visa for invited skilled workers who do not require employer or state nomination. This visa allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia with full work rights, access to Medicare, and the ability to include eligible family members. It’s an excellent pathway for highly skilled individuals seeking flexibility and independence in building their future in Australia.
Hive-Nominated
Subclass 190, 491
These visas help skilled migrants and states build Australia's future. State Nominated Visas allow goverments to attract talent to meet skill shortages and give workers a pathway to permanent residency, the ability to bring family, and access to Medicare. Compare your options and we will guide you ever step of the way.
Subclass Visa 190
Skilled Nominated
Key Eligibility
State or Territory Nomination
State Skilled Occupation List
Skills Assessment
Meet the Points Test
Under 45 years of age
Streams
Skilled Nominated​​​​​
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Main Conditions
Must live and work in the nominated state or territory for at least 2 years.
This is a permanent visa.
Common Issues
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Long waiting times for state nomination approval.​​​
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Misunderstanding how points are awarded.
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​Applicants missing documents leading to application refusal.​
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Process
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Submit Expression of Interest
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Receive State/Territory nomination
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Get invitation to apply
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Applicant lodges visa
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Health & character checks
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Decision
8 months​
Base Application Charge
AUD4,910
Our Fees
Expression of Interest AUD1,800
Nomination AUD2,200
Lodgement AUD1,000
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Subclass Visa 491
Skilled Work Regional
Key Eligibility
State or Territory Nomination or
Sponsored by Family
Skilled Occupation List
Skills Assessment
Meet the Points Test
Under 45 years of age
Streams
State/Territory Nominated
Family Sponsored​​​​​
Main Conditions
Must live, work, and study only in a designated regional area for the duration of the visa.
After 3 years can apply for permanent residency.
Common Issues
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Applicants underestimate regional requirements.
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Misunderstanding family sponsor eligibility.
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Difficulty meeting the taxable income requirement for PR.​​​​​
Process
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Submit Expression of Interest
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Receive State/Territory nomination
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Get invitation to apply
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Applicant lodges visa
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Health & character checks
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Decision
9 months​
Base Application Charge
AUD4,910
Our Fees
Expression of Interest AUD1,800
Nomination AUD2,200
Lodgement AUD1,000
Buzzing Bee
Permanent Residency Transition Visa
Subclass191
A permanent visa for skilled workers who have lived and worked in designated regional areas on an eligible visa (such as 491 or 494) for at least 3 years. This visa provides full work rights, access to Medicare, and the ability to include family members, offering a secure pathway to permanent residency after meeting income and residency requirements.
Subclass Visa 191
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)
Key Eligibility
Hold Subclass 491 or 494
Meet the minimum taxable income
Streams
Regional Provisional​​​​​
Main Conditions
Must have lived and worked in a designated regional for at least 3 years.
Common Issues
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Applicants delays in gathering supporting documents.​​​​​
Process
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Confirm eligibility and evidence
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Applicant lodges visa
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Health & character checks
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Decision
8 months​
Base Application Charge
AUD505
Our Fees
Preparation AUD1,100
Lodgement AUD900
Apprentice Bee
Training Visa
Subclass 407
A temporary visa that allows individuals to undertake occupational training or professional development in Australia. Designed for those looking to enhance their skills through structured workplace-based training, this visa supports career growth and provides an opportunity to gain valuable Australian experience.
Subclass Visa 407
Training Visa
Training Categories
Occupational Training​​​​​
Professional Development
Main Conditions
Participate only in the approved training program.
Common Issues
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Training plan not sufficiently detailed or genuine.
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Misunderstanding English language exemptions.​​​​​
Process
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Sponsor obtains approval
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Sponsor lodges nomination
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Applicant lodges visa with training plan
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Health & character checks
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Decision​
6 months​
Base Application Charge
AUD430
Our Fees
Sponsorship AUD1,100
Lodgement AUD900