Australia · Work Visas

An Australian work visa is the on-ramp to a 186 or 191, not the end of the road.

Skills in Demand (482), Employer Nomination (186), and Skilled Regional (494) visas, filed by one team in association with MARA-registered migration agents, with the permanent-residence pathway mapped from the day the sponsor signs. We pick the stream your role fits and the permanent endgame it feeds.

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Four employer-sponsored routes. We pick the one your role and your PR plan fit.

Since December 2024 the Skills in Demand visa (482) replaced the old TSS, running up to four years across Specialist, Core, and Labour Agreement streams. The 186 grants permanent residence directly; the 494 leads to the 191 after three years regional. We map the sponsor, the stream, and the permanent endgame together.

VisaRoute to PRBest forSponsor
Skills in Demand 482 (Specialist)
4 years
high income
Best forHighly-paid professionals above the Specialist income thresholdSponsorAn approved sponsor and a role above the high-income threshold
Skills in Demand 482 (Core)
4 years
CSOL
Best forWorkers in occupations on the Core Skills Occupation ListSponsorAn approved sponsor, a Core list role, and the Core Skills income threshold
Employer Nomination Scheme (186)
PR
day one
Best forSkilled workers an employer nominates for a permanent roleSponsorA direct-entry nomination, or the TRT stream after 2 years on a 482
Skilled Employer Sponsored (494)
Regional
to 191
Best forSkilled workers sponsored for a designated regional roleSponsorA regional employer sponsorship, then PR via the 191 after 3 years

For informatory and consultation purposes only — visa rules, fees, and intake windows change; verify with the relevant official source and book a personal consultation before acting.

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Australian work visas

The employer-sponsored visas we file most.

Every visa below can feed a permanent-residence case, either directly or through a transition. Each stream has its own occupation list and income threshold, and each deserves a read of the current rules before it is filed.

Skills in Demand 482 (Specialist Skills)

The stream for highly-paid professionals above the Specialist income threshold, up to four years, with priority processing and a clear path to permanent residence. It is the fastest employer-sponsored route when the salary qualifies.

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Skills in Demand 482 (Core Skills)

The stream for occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List at the Core Skills income threshold, up to four years. It replaced the old TSS short-term and medium-term streams in December 2024 with a clearer route to permanent residence.

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Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)

A permanent visa an employer nominates a skilled worker for, granted from day one. The Temporary Residence Transition stream moves a 482 holder to permanent residence after two years; the Direct Entry stream is for those who already meet the standard.

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Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494)

A five-year provisional visa for skilled workers sponsored by a regional employer, with a regional living and work obligation. It leads to permanent residence through the 191 after three years of regional work at the required income.

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How we match you to a lane

Four filing lanes. Every one feeds a permanent-residence case.

Secure the sponsor
Secure the sponsor

The employer becomes a Standard Business Sponsor (or a regional sponsor for the 494). We run the sponsorship, the nomination, and the position evidence so the sponsor is cleared before the worker files.

Specialist or Core
Specialist or Core

We weigh the Specialist stream (above the high-income threshold, faster) against the Core stream (Core Skills Occupation List, lower threshold), and the Labour Agreement stream where one applies.

The 186 route
The 186 route

Where the role and the worker qualify, the Employer Nomination Scheme grants permanent residence from day one, by Direct Entry or after two years on a 482 through the TRT stream.

The bridge is built in
The bridge is built in

The 482 to 186 transition and the 494 to 191 path are planned at filing, not bolted on later. We time the nomination, the regional obligation, and the permanent application on one case calendar.

How an Australian work file gets built

Four stages, sequenced to plan the permanent case from day one.

Sponsor & stream

The employer sponsorship secured, the stream chosen (Specialist, Core, or Labour Agreement) against the occupation list and income threshold, and the regional option weighed.

Nomination & visa

The employer nomination and the 482 or 494 visa filed, with the regional living and work obligation flagged up front for the 494.

In-status support

Visa-holder and employer-sponsorship compliance monitored, renewals filed, and any nomination or sponsorship changes handled before they bite.

Work to PR

The 186 Temporary Residence Transition filed after two years on a 482, or the 191 after three years regional on a 494, with the permanent application ready the day the clock ends.

Will you qualify?

A quick, honest read on your visa before you spend a dollar.

A few questions and an honest check of your role and sponsor against the current streams. Free, no commitment.

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  • ✓An approved Australian employer sponsor, or a qualifying regional employer
  • ✓A role on the Core Skills Occupation List, above the Specialist threshold, or a permanent nomination for the 186
  • ✓The income threshold and skills assessment the stream requires
  • ✓A permanent-residence plan, whether 186 direct, 482 to 186, or 494 to 191
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Honest answers

The questions that decide your Australian work-visa strategy.

  • The Skills in Demand visa, still under subclass 482, which replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage visa from 7 December 2024. It runs across three streams (Specialist Skills, Core Skills, Labour Agreement), for up to four years instead of two, with a clearer path to permanent residence than the short-term TSS stream had.

  • Three main ways. The Employer Nomination Scheme (186) grants permanent residence directly, by Direct Entry or the Temporary Residence Transition stream after two years on a 482. The Skilled Regional (494) leads to permanent residence through the 191 after three years of regional work at the required income. We map the right path at the time of filing.

  • The Specialist Skills stream suits roles paid above a high-income threshold, with faster processing. The Core Skills stream suits occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List at a lower income threshold. We match your occupation, your salary, and the current lists before choosing.

  • A five-year provisional visa for skilled workers sponsored by a regional employer, with a genuine regional living and work obligation. It leads to permanent residence through the 191 visa after three years of regional work and earnings above the threshold. We confirm the regional classification of the role before filing.

  • Yes. Partners of 482, 186, and 494 holders generally hold work rights, so they can work for any employer. We file the partner application alongside the primary visa so the family arrives together with the right to work.

  • Yes. The 2024 migration strategy replaced the TSS with the Skills in Demand visa in December 2024, restructured the occupation lists into the Core Skills Occupation List, extended the temporary visa to four years, and improved the temporary-to-permanent pathway. The stream rules remain in force; we check the current list and thresholds before any filing.

For informatory and consultation purposes only — visa rules, fees, and intake windows change; verify with the relevant official source and book a personal consultation before acting.

Sponsor approvals and CSOL windows move through the year. The next one could carry your role.

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