Immigration Advice For Your Business
Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience in corporate migration, AVIE can provide tailored immigration strategies and initiatives for businesses looking to employ skilled workers in Australia.
Our team can also support businesses with advice on:
- Work rights, restrictions, and extensions
- Visa conditions
- Sponsorship obligations
- Compliant record-keeping
- Business Visitors
- Utilising the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system
- Pathways for employees that do not require sponsorship
- Sending workers from an overseas business to Australia to undertake short-term projects or secondments
Working collaboratively with all parties, we aim to simplify legislation, ensure there is clear and timely advice, and relieve concerns for all involved.
Temporary Visas
482 Skills in Demand Visa
Allows businesses to meet workforce needs by sponsoring skilled workers for up to 4 years.
400 Temporary Work Visa
Tailored for short-term, non-ongoing work, this visa allows business to employ skilled workers for specific projects.
494 Regional Employer Sponsored Visa
A 5-year provisional visa aimed at addressing skills shortages in regional Australia, with a pathway to permanent residency.
408 Temporary Activity Visa
The visa for a number of short-term activities in Australia, including cultural, sporting, entertainment, and research.
407 Training Visa
A specialized pathway to support professional development and skill enrichment via formalized, workplace-based training programs
403 Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa
For individuals seeking entry into Australia for specific activities such as diplomatic work, participation in government-sponsored programs, or fulfilling other international obligations.
600 Business Visitor Visa
Allows business people to travel to Australia for general enquiries, negotiations, business meetings, and attending conferences.
Permanent Visas
186 Employer Nomination Scheme Visa
Designed for skilled individuals to secure permanent residency in Australia with the backing of employer sponsorship.
191 Skilled Regional Visa
The dedicated pathway to permanent residency for skilled individuals who hold provisional Subclass 494 regional visa.
Labour Agreements
Labour Agreements
Includes Industry Agreements, Company Specific Agreements, and Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA).
A negotiated arrangement between a business and the Department of Home Affairs, allowing for the sponsorship of skilled and semi-skilled occupations where there are clear skill shortages.
Benefits of working with Corporate Immigration Experts
Simplify the Process – We know employers and HR teams are time-poor, so we streamline the immigration process to make it as straightforward and hassle-free as possible.
Expert Problem-Solving – Our team has extensive experience handling complex visa situations and finding tailored solutions to meet business needs.
Avoid Mistakes – Avoid costly delays and reapplications—our expertise ensures visa applications are done right the first time.
Compliance Support – We help businesses stay compliant with evolving immigration laws, reducing the risk of penalties or sponsorship issues.
Why Choose AVIE for immigration services?
We have partnered with businesses of all sizes across various industries including hospitality, trades, professional services, education, and technology.
Our expertise is not limited to employer-sponsored migration. Our wealth of experience across a wide range of visa types and scenarios allows us to identify the best pathways for employers and employees alike.
With backgrounds in Finance, Law, Creative Arts, Retail, Hospitality, Property Development, Education and IT, our team strives to understand your business and achieve your desired outcomes.
Oil, Gas & Mining
We help various professionals like operators, drillers, and specialized service providers. Our clients in the resource sector include mining companies and their service providers. This includes geologists, mining engineers, petroleum engineers, drillers, mining surveyors, heavy machinery operators, environmental scientists, safety officers, mine supervisors, metallurgists, and exploration geophysicists.
Trades
We offer support to a broad array of employers hiring tradespeople, including those in the motor trades industry, metal and manufacturing sectors, and building trade companies. This includes carpenters, electricians, plumbers, welders, bricklayers, painters, plasterers, tilers, cabinetmakers, glaziers, mechanics, automotive technicians, HVAC technicians, and locksmiths.
Agriculture & Wine
Our clientele in the agricultural sector consists of grape growers and winemakers, cattle producers, and crop growers. This includes farm managers, agricultural consultants, viticulturists, winemakers, cellar managers, agricultural scientists, agronomists, irrigation specialists, vineyard supervisors, and harvest coordinators.
Manufacturing
In Australia’s specialized manufacturing sector, we help clients secure skilled employees from overseas to fill key positions within their businesses. This includes engineers, production managers, quality control inspectors, welders, fitters, machinists, electricians, industrial designers, maintenance technicians, robotics technicians, logistics coordinators, and materials handlers.
Health Care
Due to skills shortages in Australia’s health and social care sector, we’ve successfully helped our clients secure skilled foreign workers to meet their staffing needs. This includes doctors, nurses, midwives, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists, radiographers, dietitians, paramedics, and dental practitioners.
Education & Training
The globalization of Australian education has led universities and other institutions to hire academic experts from overseas. This includes teachers, lecturers, educational administrators, vocational trainers, curriculum developers, education consultants, school principals, educational psychologists, language instructors, academic advisors, and student counselors.
Government
The Government sector, including Local, State, and Federal levels, can leverage the migration system to address skills shortages by hiring skilled foreign workers. This includes policy advisors, project managers, public administrators, government lawyers, economists, statisticians, social researchers, public health officials, urban planners, environmental officers, and regulatory compliance officers.
Restaurants & Hospitality
We offer guidance and support to both metropolitan and regional cafes and restaurants aiming to hire highly skilled restaurant managers, chefs, cooks, kitchen supervisors, sous chefs, pastry chefs, bartenders, waiters/waitresses, sommeliers, food and beverage managers, catering coordinators, and event planners.
Finance & Professional Services Legal
We support various clients in this sector, including businesses and professional services firms. This includes accountants, auditors, financial analysts, investment advisors, tax consultants, financial planners, risk managers, compliance officers, actuaries, corporate lawyers, legal advisors, paralegals, and solicitors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is an employer sponsored visa?
Employer sponsored visas serve as a practical solution for businesses facing skill shortages or specific labour needs. They provide a straightforward route for qualified people to contribute their expertise to Australia’s workforce, supporting diversity and facilitating international talent exchange.
This visa category requires that a skilled worker is sponsored or supported by an employer to undertake work or specified activities in Australia. Once approved, the visa holder is then restricted to only working for that employer in the nominated role.
Am I legally required to offer sponsorship to foreign employees?
There is no legal obligation to sponsor a foreign worker for a visa. The business must decide if they want to take on the responsibilities of sponsoring a worker, which include:
- Certain fees must be paid by the employer and cannot be passed on to or recovered from the visa applicant.
- There are ongoing obligations to report changes to business structure, contact details, and employment changes, amongst others
- The employer must ensure the visa holder works only in their nominated occupation, and receives a market rate salary at least in line with the minimum threshold.
Similarly, there is no obligation to sponsor a temporary visa holder for a permanent visa, such as a Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa holder wanting to move to a permanent Subclass 186 ENS visa.
I can’t afford to pay for my employee’s visas. What are my options?
While employers are required to pay for Sponsorship and/or Nomination costs, Visa application fees can be paid by or recovered from the employee.
If there are limited or no funds available for an employer-sponsored pathway, AVIE’s team can look at alternative solutions for the employee to remain in Australia.
A full consultation is recommended in these situations to assess both the business and employee options, and plan the best way forward.
Can I hire AVIE for support on an ongoing basis?
AVIE works with businesses to ensure compliance with obligations over the life of the Sponsorship, assisting with making the required notifications and maintaining accurate record-keeping.
We are available to assist our clients with general queries, eligibility assessments, and advice on complex situations including health waivers and terminations, on an ongoing basis.
Businesses are also notified of the latest Immigration news and changes that may affect them or their employees.
What our clients say…
On Sponsorships:
Nicole, Young, and the team at AVIE are incredible at what they do. They are knowledgeable about the ever-changing and complex landscape of migration in Australia. When I first reached out to Nicole on behalf of the company I work for, it was initially to get some advice on 3 types of sponsorships. Her sharing of information was clear and succinct to ensure I understood it all in simple terms. I would highly recommend Nicole and the AVIE team as representing them as an agent. Thanks for all your help! – Michele
On Employer-Sponsored Visas:
I engaged AVIE to help me obtain my 186 Visa last year and have nothing but good feedback. My visa was granted yesterday and I couldn’t be happier. Young and the team at AVIE were fantastic and made the whole process very easy and pain free. Great communication and advice throughout. Highly recommend! – Liam
