Real answers. Real clarity. Backed by immigration experts.
Before we get to the technical details, let’s name the fears many people feel but few providers address. Whether you’re an employer sponsoring your first overseas worker or a skilled migrant trying to build a future in Australia—you’re not alone.
At GRIA and AIA, we’ve walked hundreds of people through these very questions
You won’t—because you’re not doing it alone. Our registered migration agents triple-check every application to avoid costly delays.
We don’t gamble with your reputation. We only lodge applications we believe in and we prepare fallback strategies just in case.
That’s why GRIA pre-vets candidates for visa readiness and uses fast-tracked workflows between recruitment and AIA’s legal team.
We track your obligations for you. From LMT to role changes, AIA manages your compliance in real time.
You won’t be. GRIA and AIA partner with you long after the paperwork is done—into onboarding, renewals, and PR transitions.
You must notify the Department of Home Affairs within 28 days of changes, maintain thorough employment records, ensure salary and duties match the nomination, and meet obligations even after the visa holder leaves. GRIA and AIA track and manage this with you.
You must show your business is legally operating, financially sound, and has a genuine need for skilled talent. AIA handles the full application process to help you become a Standard Business Sponsor.
LMT requires advertising the role to Australian workers using specific platforms and wording, for a defined period. AIA ensures your LMT evidence meets all government requirements before a nomination is lodged.
GRIA explores alternatives like Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs), labour agreements, or different visa types. Some regional or sector-specific roles still qualify under special pathways.
You must notify Home Affairs within 28 days. If the employee’s duties, salary, or work location change significantly, a new nomination may be required. AIA will assess each case and guide you safely.
Non-compliance can lead to fines of up to AUD 82,500 per breach for businesses, cancellation of sponsorship, and reputational damage. GRIA helps you stay audit-ready and risk-free at all times.
Yes. GRIA’s Managed Visa Service monitors renewals, PR eligibility, sponsorship obligations, and tracks all key compliance events, with AIA’s registered migration agents supporting you end-to-end.
The most common are:
Yes. Most temporary work visas can lead to PR through either the Employer Nomination Scheme (186) or the Skilled Regional PR pathway (191). AIA helps build a long-term strategy that aligns with your goals.
Yes—if you meet the criteria and secure sponsorship. You’ll likely need a bridging visa during the transition. AIA manages this carefully to ensure lawful status throughout.
For most General Skilled Migration and many sponsored visas, a positive skills assessment is required. The authority depends on your occupation. AIA helps manage the process from start to finish.
In many cases, yes. You may be eligible to appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) or reapply with a stronger application. AIA reviews your refusal and advises on the best next step.
Yes—but your new employer must lodge a fresh nomination. You cannot legally begin work with the new sponsor until it’s approved. AIA manages the transfer and any required bridging visa applications.
DAMA programs and the Regional Sponsored visa (Subclass 494) provide flexible sponsorship for in-demand roles in regional Australia. GRIA can match employers to candidates and visa pathways tailored to these needs.
Yes your spouse and dependent children can be included on most skilled and sponsored visa applications. They receive full legal residence for the visa duration, with work and study rights depending on the subclass.
We offer complete support:
We’ve helped thousands of employers and skilled migrants get it right the first time—and we’d love to help you too.
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