482/494/186/407 / Consultation
Expert Advice for Navigating Employer Sponsorship Pathways
30 min
A$150
191/189/190/491 Consultation 30 minutes
Looking to Stay Longer in Australia? Explore Your Next Steps with Expert Guidance!
30 min
A$110
Partner Pathway
Consultation
Expert Support for Your Partner Pathways to Australia
30 min
A$110
Student Pathway
Consultation
Study in Australia Made Easy
—Let us Guide You Through
the Process!
30 min
A$110
Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485 & Subsequent Entrant) Consultation
The consult fee will be credited toward your professional fees if you proceed with your 485 visa process with us.
30 min
A$55
Brisbane Office Consultation (Face-to-Face)
Meet with our Registered Migration Agent in person at our Brisbane office and receive clear, tailored advice based on your situation.
30 min
A$150
491 Subsequent
Entrant Consultation
Reunite with Family in Australia: Secure Your Place as a 491 Subsequent Entrant
30 min
A$110
New Zealand Business Visa Consultation
We provide expert guidance and strategic support for individuals exploring business visa opportunities in New Zealand.
30 min
A$330
Migration Consultation With Suman Dua
30 min
A$330
DAMA Consultation
Unlock Regional Work Opportunities in Australia with a DAMA!
30 min
A$150
Expert Advice on
Citizenship Pathways
30 min
A$110
Visitor Pathway
Consultation
Explore Australia with Ease: Start Your Visitor Journey Today (Subclass 600)!
30 min
A$110
Parent Pathway
Consultation
Reunite with Family in Australia: Secure a Parent Pathway with Nationwide Migration
30 min
A$110
Course
Admission/Change
Course Consult with Navjot Singh
Let Us Guide You Through the Course Admission Process to Study in Australia!
The consultation fee will be refunded if you proceed with your course admission with us.
15 min
A$55
Skilled Migration -
Offshore Applicants
Initial assessment for Skilled
Migration - Offshore
Applicants
30 min
A$220
Course
Admission/Change
Course Consult
Let Us Guide You Through the Course Admission Process to Study in Australia!
The consultation fee will be refunded if you proceed with your course admission with us.
15 min
A$55
National Innovation
Consultation
30 min
A$330
Carer or Remaining
Relative Pathway
This pathway allows you to support someone in Australia with a long-term medical condition.
30 min
A$110
New Zealand Student Visa Consultation
30 min
A$150
SBO 491 Stream QLD
Consultation
30 min
A$110
Your Property & Finance Chat
Our in-house loan service - residential, investment, and business loans across 40+ lenders.
15 min
Employer Sponsored Visa Migration Agent in Brisbane
Whether you are a Brisbane employer who needs to sponsor skilled overseas talent, or a skilled worker hoping to be sponsored, employer-sponsored visas are our specialty. Nationwide Migration and Education's registered migration agents manage the full process: sponsorship, nomination and visa, for the 482, 186 and 494 visas, and plan your pathway through to permanent residency.
The Employer-Sponsored Visas We Handle
482 Skills in Demand
Sponsored work visa, up to 4 years
Pathway to 186 PR
View 482 page
186 Employer Nomination Scheme
Permanent residency through sponsorship
Permanent
View 186 page
494 Regional Sponsored
Regional sponsored visa, up to 5 years
Pathway to 191 PR
View 494 page
We Act for Both Employers and Workers
For Brisbane Employers
- Become an approved Standard Business Sponsor
- Run compliant Labour Market Testing
- Lodge a strong nomination with the right occupation, salary and evidence
- Understand and meet your sponsor obligations, so you avoid sanctions
- Calculate the SAF levy and other costs correctly
For Skilled Workers
- Confirm your occupation and eligibility
- Check your work experience, English and skills assessment requirements
- Manage your 482 application and plan your 186 PR transition
- Advise on regional (494) options if they are faster for you
Sponsoring an overseas worker is a three-step process with ongoing obligations, and we make sure you are on the right visa and the right pathway from the start.
Why a Brisbane Specialist Matters
Employer-sponsored visas are technical. The wrong stream, an occupation caveat, a salary below the market rate, or a missed Labour Market Testing window can sink an application. As Brisbane-based registered migration agents who do this work daily, we catch these issues before they cost you time and money.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is not mandatory, but the 482, 186 and 494 process is technical and involves sponsorship, nomination and visa stages plus ongoing employer obligations. A registered agent reduces the risk of refusal and keeps everyone compliant.
Yes. A lawfully operating Brisbane business can become a Standard Business Sponsor and nominate a skilled worker for a 482 or 186 visa (494 is for positions in regional areas, which excludes metro Brisbane).
The 186 Employer Nomination Scheme is permanent. The 482 leads to the 186, and the 494 leads to permanent residency via the 191 visa after 3 years.
It depends on the visa, whether the employer is already an approved or accredited sponsor, and processing times. We give you a realistic timeline at your consultation.
Why Nationwide Migration and Education?
MARA-Registered
Suman Dua, MARN 1800859, bound by the Migration Agents Code of Conduct.
Employer-Sponsored Specialists
Specialists in 482, 186 and 494 employer-sponsored visas.
Both Sides of the Table
We act for both employers and workers, so we understand both sides.
PR Pathway from the Start
We plan your PR pathway from the start.
322+ Five-Star Google Reviews
Trusted by hundreds of workers and employers.
Brisbane-Based
Local registered migration agents who do this work daily.
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This page is general information, not personal migration advice. Government fees and thresholds are current as at 1 July 2025 and subject to change.