Visa & Legal FAQs

The requirements depend on the pathway and your business circumstances. AIA can assess sponsorship eligibility, the proposed role and nomination evidence before you proceed.

Some nominations require evidence of efforts to recruit locally. Ask AIA whether it applies and what advertising and records are needed before you start.

Keep clear employment, nomination and visa records. Ask AIA about the obligations that apply to you, including any changes to duties, pay, location or employment.

Seek advice before making the change. AIA can assess whether it affects the nomination, visa conditions or notification obligations.

Discuss your sponsored workforce and the support required with AIA. See compliance and visa management for the areas to consider.

Common starting points include Skills in Demand (482), Employer Nomination Scheme (186) and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494). AIA can assess these and other options against your circumstances. Our overview of Australia’s visa pathways summarises each one.

No. A permanent pathway, including 186 or 191 where relevant, has separate eligibility requirements. Ask AIA to check your longer-term options.

Recognition depends on the qualification, occupation and relevant Australian authority. Professional registration, licensing or a skills assessment may be needed. See which occupations and roles are eligible for what to send AIA.

That depends on their visa conditions and the circumstances. Primary Skills in Demand (482) visa holders normally have restrictions on their employer and occupation. Different rules can apply after sponsored employment ends, and to family members. Ask AIA to check the current visa conditions and any required nomination or visa steps before starting a new job.

Contact AIA promptly with your decision letter or visa details. The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) can review certain visa decisions, but options and deadlines depend on the case. Do not assume you can appeal, reapply, remain or work.

Family inclusion and separate family visas have their own requirements. Ask AIA to check each person's eligibility and any work or study conditions.

Migration fees are quoted case by case by AIA, in writing. Government fees are charged separately by the Australian Government. Ask for a current written quote based on your circumstances.

Processing varies. AIA can discuss current information for your application; no outcome or timeframe is guaranteed.

Registration is free on Hire Australia's platform. Candidates can apply for jobs or join the talent pool. After a job match, AIA checks visa eligibility.