Sponsoring and Working Made Easy
Australia's work visa system can be technical, with different pathways depending on the role, the employer and the visa history involved. Immilex helps businesses and applicants understand the main options and what each pathway may involve.
Growing Your Business, Securing Your Career
Whether you are an employer looking to fill a critical skill gap or a professional mapping out your future in Australia, choosing the right visa is the first step toward success.
At Immilex, we simplify the process by matching your goals, whether short-term projects or permanent residency, to the most effective visa pathway available.
Temporary Employer Sponsored Visas
These pathways require a nomination from an approved Australian business.
Subclass 494 (SESR)
A provisional visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an employer to live and work in regional Australia. It lasts for five years and provides a dedicated pathway to permanent residency.
Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand)
A temporary visa that allows employers to bring in overseas professionals to fill roles that cannot be filled by the local Australian workforce. It features three streams (Specialist, Core, and Essential) tailored to different salary and skill levels.
Temporary Work Visas
Specialised pathways for short-term, cultural, or reciprocal work arrangements.
Subclass 408 (Temporary Activities)
For professionals contributing to specialised events, productions, religious activities, or sporting events in Australia.
Subclass 403 (International Relations)
For workers participating in specific international programs such as MATES (Indian graduates) and PALM (Pacific workers), or diplomatic household workers.
Subclass 400 (Temporary Work — Short Stay)
For professionals with highly specialised skills to perform short-term, non-ongoing work for Australian businesses.
Permanent Visas
Permanent Visa options for applicants on subclass 482 visa.
Subclass 187 (RSMS)
Subclass 187 is a permanent visa for eligible skilled workers who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia. It is part of the permanent sponsorship pathway for regional employers.
Subclass 186 (ENS)
Subclass 186 is a permanent visa for eligible skilled workers who are nominated by their employer. It is a key long-term pathway for businesses wanting to retain workers permanently.
Maintaining Compliance
Sponsorship is a legal contract with the Department of Home Affairs. For a business to retain its talent and for a worker to maintain their stay, strict adherence to role-specific conditions is mandatory.
Employer Sponsorship Simplified
From securing sponsorship approval through to managing ongoing compliance obligations, we keep the process clear, organised, and aligned with your business or professional goals.
STEP 1
Business Audit & Strategy
We conduct a technical review of the employer’s eligibility and the proposed role to ensure it meets requirements.
STEP 2
Sponsorship & Compliance Management
We manage the Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) application and provide a framework for the employer to meet mandatory record-keeping and notification obligations.
STEP 3
Nomination & LMT Management
We oversee the technical requirements of the nomination stage, including Labour Market Testing (LMT) evidence and "Genuineness of Position" audits to mitigate the risks.
STEP 4
Visa Execution & Representation
We manage the formal lodgement of the applicant's visa, ensuring all health, character, and skills evidence is "decision-ready" for streamlined processing and faster outcomes.
If you are unsure which work or employer-sponsored pathway is right for your business or personal situation, Immilex can help you understand the options and the next practical step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Temporary sponsored visas, such as subclasses 482 and 494, allow a worker to fill a role for a limited period. Permanent sponsored visas, such as subclasses 186, 187 and 191 are used where a longer-term residency pathway may be available.
Yes, some sponsored pathways can provide a route to permanent residence where the person and employer meet the relevant criteria.
No. Working holiday visas such as subclasses 417 and 462 are separate pathways, although they can still be relevant where a business is hiring someone who already holds that visa.
We help employers and individuals understand the correct pathway, identify the requirements, prepare the application and manage the next steps in the process.