186 Visa: Who Pays the SAF Levy?

186 Visa: Who Pays the SAF Levy?

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Published on: 15/09/2026

Nominating a worker for permanent residence under the subclass 186 visa? The Skilling Australians Fund levy must be paid by the employer, not the worker. Here is who pays every cost, and how to set it up so your nomination holds up.

The 494 Visa Explained: Six Reasons It Beats the Standard Employer Sponsored Visas

The 494 Visa Explained: Six Reasons It Beats the Standard Employer Sponsored Visas

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Published on: 04/09/2026

Past refusal? Close to 45? Job not on the standard list? Six reasons the subclass 494 solves what the 482 and 186 cannot, and needs no employer for PR. Talk to us.

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Ministerial Direction 119: Australia Just Reordered the Visa Queue

Ministerial Direction 119: Australia Just Reordered the Visa Queue

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Published on: 20/08/2026

From 25 July 2026 three new directions changed the order visas are processed. Onshore moved up, offshore moved back, and lodged files were reshuffled. Talk to us.

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482 to PR: Every Pathway to Permanent Residency in 2026

482 to PR: Every Pathway to Permanent Residency in 2026

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Published on: 17/08/2026

On a 482 Skills in Demand visa and wondering how to get PR? This guide covers every pathway available in 2026, including the 186 TRT, Direct Entry, DAMA and Labour Agreement streams, in plain English.

Townsville DAMA: The Pathway to Australian PR in Regional Queensland

Townsville DAMA: The Pathway to Australian PR in Regional Queensland

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Published on: 06/08/2026

A plain English guide to the Townsville North Queensland DAMA, covering what it is, which industries and occupations it covers, the four-stage process, and how it leads to permanent residency.

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Sponsor Obligations Explained: What Australian Employers Actually Have to Do

Sponsor Obligations Explained: What Australian Employers Actually Have to Do

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Published on: 27/07/2026

There are 11 sponsor obligations and most you already meet for your Australian staff. A registered migration agent explains each one in plain English so you can sponsor with confidence.

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