Portal for Australian Work & Skilled Visas

Yes, we assist in Regional Visas, such as the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) and the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494), in some circumstances.

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The Applicant must demonstrate that they have the Skills, Qualifications and Experience necessary to perform the nominated occupation. 

Applicants may need to provide a satisfactory combination of the following to the DHA:

• Copies of relevant Qualification Certificates and Testamurs
• Copies of any required registration/licensing
• Previous Employment References
• Updated Curriculum Vitae 
• Payslips
• Bank Statements showing wages going into the account
• Superannuation Documents
• English Language Tests

In some cases, Work Visa Applicants may be required to provide a Skills Assessment to demonstrate their Skills. In all cases, Skilled Visa Applicants must provide a Skills Assessment to demonstrate their Skills.

For more information, you can contact us for a complimentary consultation.

There are 2 Streams for the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186):

Temporary Residence Transition (TRT):

• The Applicant must have been on a SID Work Visa or a TSS Work Visa (Subclass 482).
• Applicant has worked for 2 years for the Sponsor/Business and still be employed by them whilst holding one of the two abovenamed visas).
• Applicant must provide verifiable evidence of the 2 years of employment for the Sponsor/Business.

Direct Entry (DE):

• Applicant has worked for 3 years in the same Occupation (Post-Qualification) for any employers (Australia and/or Overseas).
• Applicant can provide verifiable evidence of the 3 years of employment.
• Applicant must provide a Skills Assessment.

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For Skilled Visas only (except the New Zealand Stream): Before lodging an EOI, Applicants are required to provide a Skills Assessment to demonstrate their Skills. 

Afterwards, when lodging the EOI, the more points the Applicant has, the higher the chance of being invited to apply for this visa.
 

The Applicant will receive points towards their final score based on their answers in the following categories:

• Age
• English Language Test Score
• Overseas Skilled Employment Experience
• Australian Skilled Employment Experience
• Educational Qualifications
• Australian Study Requirement
• Specialist Education Qualification
• Credentialled Community Language
• Regional Australian Study
• Partner Skills
• Professional Year in Australia

You can calculate your points using our EOI Points Calculator in this link.

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Applicants will need to prove that they meet the minimum English Language Criteria by undertaking an English Language Test.

You are automatically exempt from undertaking the English Language Test if you hold a Passport from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland.

If you do not hold any of the abovenamed passports, you will need to provide one of the following English Language Tests:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
• Occupational English Test (OET)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language Test (TOEFL iBT)
• Cambridge C1 Advanced Test 

For Skilled Visas only: The higher you score in this test, the more points you will be able to receive (which is why most Skilled Visa Applicants from the exempt countries still undertake an English Language Test).

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Applicants must be of good character to visit or live in Australia. This means you must pass the character test, and remain of good character.

The character requirements are set out under Section 501 of the Migration Act 1958. The DHA refers to this section to decide if you are of good character.

You must always disclose all of your criminal history when applying for a Visa. 

If you fail to disclose anything that may be on your record, and your application is approved, the DHA may cancel this Visa or any future Visas when they find out.

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Yes, as long as they meet the 'Member of the Family Unit' criteria. Your appointed Representative should confirm this with you.

Members of the Family Unit who are included in the visa may also need to meet the DHA’s Health and Criminal History requirements.

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Not all of them.  

Labour agreements enable approved businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers when there is a demonstrated need that cannot be met in the Australian labour market and where standard temporary or permanent visa programs are not available. 

Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and Employers. 

In some cases, the Applicants may not need to have the minimum work experience, meet the English Language Requirements or they can even be older than the maximum age allowed, depending on the Labour Agreement conditions that their Employers have with the DHA.

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The Business must provide evidence that they are financially stable.
 

In many cases, if the business shows a loss or a decline in income (compared to previous operating years), it may be difficult to show that a business can afford another salary in their expenses.
 

After the COVID-19 Pandemic, many Australian businesses will likely show a loss in the 2020, 2021 and 2022 financial years.
 

If this is the case, it is imperative that you consult with an Accountant and/or a Financial Advisor for Businesses before proceeding with sponsorships and other immigration matters that involve nominating a Skilled Worker.

For more information, you can contact us for a complimentary consultation.

No. It is against the law to accept or to pay money for a Visa sponsorship.

Olympus Migration will never accept a case where we believe that 'paid' Visa sponsorships or other similar agreements have taken place between a Business, a Skilled Worker and/or any other third parties.

Furthermore, the Business/Sponsor must pay their own Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Fees and their own Professional Fees if a Representative is appointed. 

For more information, you can contact us for a complimentary consultation.

 The 5 most common reasons for Work Visa refusals are as follows:

• Lack of evidence when trying to prove professional experience and qualifications.
• Failure to respond to Requests for More Information (RFIs) from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
• Failure to meet the Character Requirements.
• Failure of Sponsor/Business in demonstrating genuine position.
• Inability of Sponsor/Business’ genuine need for employee due to occupation misalignment, financial instability of the business and/or issues with Labour Market Testing advertisements.

The 5 most common reasons for Skilled Visa refusals are as follows:

• Lack of evidence when trying to prove professional experience and qualifications.
• Initial miscalculation of Points when lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI).
• Failure to respond to Requests for More Information (RFIs) from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
• Failure to meet the Character Requirements.
• Failure to provide a valid Skills Assessment.

For more information, you can contact us for a complimentary consultation.