If your business needs skilled staff and you cannot find a suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident for the role, Australian immigration law allows you to sponsor a skilled worker from overseas. At SALIA Lawyers & Associates, we guide employers through this process from start to finish. You do not need to understand immigration law…
Australian employers facing skills shortages now have several visa options to lawfully hire overseas workers. Choosing the right pathway is crucial because each visa has its own requirements, work rights, and limitations on how long a worker can stay and work for your business. This guide explains the most commonly used visas — Subclass 482,…
NSW has closed Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa Pathways 1 and 3 to new applications after reaching its full allocation for the program year ending 30 June 2026. The application portals for Pathway 1 – Work in Regional NSW and Pathway 3 – Regional NSW Graduate are no longer accepting new lodgements. State migration…
This is one of the most common questions asked by skilled migrants planning their future in Australia. Many professionals assume that securing a job offer or employer sponsorship is the only way to migrate. In reality, Australia offers skilled migration pathways where a job offer is not required, alongside employer-sponsored options. The right pathway depends…
Finding the right talent can be challenging, especially when local recruitment efforts aren’t enough. For many Australian employers, engaging an overseas worker becomes a practical solution to fill genuine skill gaps. Whether you need temporary support or are looking to bring in a long-term employee, Australia’s migration framework offers several visa pathways with different work…
If you’re planning to sponsor a skilled worker under the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) visa or the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa, you must first prove that no suitable Australian worker is available for the role. This is called Labour Market Testing (LMT), a mandatory step for most employer sponsorships.…
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) released the 2025 Occupation Shortage List (OSL), showing that 29% of assessed occupations remain in shortage, a sign of gradual recovery but continued workforce pressure across key industries. JSA found that 293 of 1,022 occupations are currently in national shortage, improving from 33% in 2024 and 36% in 2023. The…
Leaving your sponsoring employer can be stressful. If you hold a Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa, which replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa on 7 December 2024, it’s crucial to know your rights, obligations, and options to maintain compliance in Australia. At SALIA Lawyers & Associates, we help visa holders like you…
If you’re planning to apply for a 482 visa, one of the first questions you’re likely asking is: how long can I stay in Australia? This is an important consideration because the length of your stay affects your work plans, your family arrangements, and even your pathway to permanent residency. What are the Three Streams?…