Understand your
next move.

The 482 is an employer-sponsored pathway. An eligible employer and suitable nominated role are central to the application. Our legal service does not include finding you employment or guaranteeing a sponsor.

Eligible family members may be included or may apply as subsequent entrants. Family eligibility, sponsor consent where applicable, relationship evidence, health and character need to be considered. See our family members guide before deciding how to apply.

Sponsorship approval is only one part of the process. The position, nomination and the worker’s visa and work conditions must also be considered. Check their actual work rights before agreeing to a start date.

The total depends on the applications required, family composition, third-party expenses and the legal work involved. Our costs guide separates employer and applicant costs; we provide a scoped legal fee proposal before engagement.

A change of employer requires attention to your visa conditions and the new employer’s nomination arrangements. Keep records of when employment ends and seek advice before starting a new role. A job offer alone does not resolve the immigration requirements.

Potentially. Existing employment does not remove sponsorship, nomination or visa requirements. Assess the role, salary, recruitment evidence and the worker’s current visa conditions before making commitments.

No. Employer-sponsored permanent residence requires a separate assessment and application. Eligibility and the employer’s willingness to nominate matter; neither a 482 grant nor time in Australia creates an automatic entitlement.

No. Departmental processing times are indicators based on other applications, not a promised deadline. We can help plan preparation and respond to requests, but Home Affairs controls its decision-making timetable.

Call promptly and provide the expiry date or decision notice through a secure channel arranged with our team. Lodgement, review and bridging visa questions are time-sensitive and need individual assessment. Do not rely on a callback request to protect a deadline.