Recruitment and immigration for employers and job seekers.
GRIA is now part of Hire Australia.
Last updated 29 October 2026
GRIA has merged with Hire Australia. Hire Australia now handles recruitment, registration and enquiries. Australian Immigration Agency (AIA) is our immigration partner.
For employers
Immigration built into recruitment, not bolted on
When you hire someone who needs a visa, the last thing you want is uncertainty. That's why immigration is part of our recruitment from the first conversation, not an afterthought once you've chosen a candidate.
Our recruiters and our immigration service, Australian Immigration Agency (AIA), work as one team, so visa questions are answered before they can slow your hire down.
15+years of migration experience at AIA
MARAregistered migration agents handle every case
MIAmembers of the Migration Institute of Australia
Why it matters
One team instead of a hand-off
The usual way
- A recruiter finds a candidate.
- A migration agent is brought in later.
- Visa problems surface after you've chosen someone.
- Time is lost and compliance risk goes up.
How we do it
- Visa needs are considered when we plan and advertise the role.
- After a job match, AIA checks the candidate’s visa eligibility.
- Your recruiter and AIA's migration agents work the hire together.
- AIA manages the visa from nomination to decision.
Compliance
Sponsorship is a regulated responsibility
One misstep can put your sponsorship approval, your reputation and your hiring plans at risk. AIA's agents keep your obligations on track and your records ready for the Department of Home Affairs. See compliance and visa management for the areas to keep under review.
Visa costs depend on the visa and the candidate, so AIA gives you a written quote for each case. Government fees are charged separately by the Australian Government.
We help you avoid
- missed labour market testing
- choosing the wrong visa subclass
- incomplete or outdated documents
- missed notifications to the Department of Home Affairs
- failed audits caused by poor record-keeping
Visa pathways
The visas we handle
Whether you're sponsoring one skilled worker or several, AIA will recommend the right pathway, map the visa from start to finish and keep you updated at every step. Our overview of Australia's visa pathways explains each one.
- 482 Skills in Demand
- 186 Employer Nomination Scheme
- 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional
- 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)
- 407 Training
- Family visas for your employee's partner and children
"We needed speed and certainty, and GRIA delivered. From sourcing to sponsorship, they were with us at every step. The AIA team kept us compliant, hit every deadline, and made our first international hire feel effortless."
"Other recruiters handed us a candidate and said, 'good luck with the visa.' GRIA walked us through the entire process, from job ad to arrival."
Official sources
The rules on this page come from these official pages. Requirements change, so check the current version before you act.
- Visa options for skilled sponsored workers Department of Home Affairs
- Labour market testing Department of Home Affairs
- Change in situation Department of Home Affairs
- Sponsorship obligations for standard business sponsors Department of Home Affairs
Ready to talk about a role?
We'll look at your hiring needs and recommend the best visa pathway if you need one. Our visa and legal FAQs answer common questions first.
