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Accredited Sponsorship and the benefits for employers (Updated on 18 December 2024)
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Accredited Sponsorship and the benefits for employers (Updated on 18 December 2024)

Accredited Sponsorship status is granted to those employers who meet specific criteria set out by the Department of Home Affairs (Department). Accredited Sponsors receive preferential treatment from the Department for a range of employer sponsored visas, including particularly the Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visa. This results in faster turn-around times and less scrutinised applications. What does sponsorship accreditation grant…
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18 December, 2024
Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa checklist
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Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa checklist

The Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa is a temporary, employer sponsored visa for skilled foreign workers employed in specified occupations and allows employers to sponsor workers with suitable skills and qualifications where a suitable Australian worker cannot be sourced. It also offers some pathways to permanent residency, making it an appealing option for workers wanting to stay in…
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11 December, 2024
Who is responsible for paying for the costs associated with employer sponsored visa applications? (Updated on: 11 December 2024)
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Who is responsible for paying for the costs associated with employer sponsored visa applications? (Updated on: 11 December 2024)

Businesses may be able to sponsor foreign workers to Australia through the employer sponsored visa program (which includes the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa and the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa). This article explains whether fees in relation to these applications can be passed onto applicants, including examples provided by the Department of Home Affairs (Department). What is…
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11 December, 2024
What is the Form 1000 and who can be a nominator for the National Innovation visa? (Updated on: 10 December 2024)
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What is the Form 1000 and who can be a nominator for the National Innovation visa? (Updated on: 10 December 2024)

To satisfy the visa requirements for a National Innovation (Subclass 858) visa, the applicant is required to produce a completed approved Form 1000 (Nomination for National Innovation visa). This form requires the applicant’s record of achievement to be attested to by a nominator who has a national reputation in relation to the claimed area of achievement. A nominator must be: an…
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10 December, 2024
How do I apply for a fast tracked Global Talent visa? (updated: 5 December 2024)
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How do I apply for a fast tracked Global Talent visa? (updated: 5 December 2024)

Note: This article is no longer current. As of 6 December 2024, the National Innovation visa (Subclass 858) has replaced the Global Talent visa. Please visit our National Innovation (subclass 858) blog here for more information. On 4 November 2019, the Global Talent Independent (GTI) program was officially launched to provide a streamlined, priority pathway for highly skilled and talent…
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5 December, 2024
Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa (Updated on: 8 December 2024)
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Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa (Updated on: 8 December 2024)

On 11 December 2023, the Australian government released its much anticipated and comprehensive Migration Strategy, with a policy roadmap containing 8 key actions and over 25 new policy commitments and areas for future reform. One of the most significant actions is the creation of a new Skills in Demand (SID) visa, with three targeted pathways. Changes to this program were…
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4 December, 2024