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Revolutionise the way you conduct your visa checks

Whether you need to check your employees’ visa status once or on an ongoing basis, Smart Visa Check is an automated visa-checking service. It will give you the peace of mind you need to ensure your business is 100 per cent compliant with the law.

Compliance with Australia’s intricate immigration laws

We know manual confirmation of documents and work rights checks is a time-consuming, admin-heavy task but it doesn’t need to be. With Smart Visa Check you can verify the immigration status of thousands of your workers and confirm they have a right to work with the click of a button. It’s the protection all businesses need to ensure they’re compliant with the law.

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Our experts have you covered

Whether you’re an Australian employer hiring a New Zealand citizen or a business owner who needs to conduct a visa entitlement verification online, Citation Migration’s automated visa-checking software, Smart Visa Check, is a comprehensive online right-to-work check platform that not only confirms a valid visa but also ensures that your staff hold a valid visa for working in Australia, can legally work in Australia and meet their working visa conditions.

Comprehensive management of your sponsorship obligations

Any business that’s approved as a Standard Business or Overseas Standard Business Sponsor must meet strict legal obligations to employ certain visa holders. This is where having the help of experienced migration agents who can understand – and confirm – the differences between the work entitlements of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and other visa holders can make all the difference in ensuring your business is meeting all its legal obligations.

Our years of expertise and knowledge can help you with:

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Goodbye to manual visa (VEVO) checks

Our software streamlines right-to-work checks with the click of a button.
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Visa code interpretation

Don’t guess which visa code or subclass you’re interpreting. Our smart software defines in easy-to-read language each of the visa codes and any applicable conditions or work restrictions.
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Audit, record-keeping obligations, and compliance

With the Department of Home Affairs able to cross-check records with information held by the Australia Tax Office, it’s easy for these regulatory bodies to determine whether your workers have the legal right to work in Australia. Stay on the right side of the law with all your data stored securely in one place.

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Rules, regulations, and legal obligations

Immigration law sets out a series of rules, regulations, and legal obligations that businesses who sponsor visas or individuals that hold a visa must abide by. Non-compliance with these guidelines can result in severe penalties and having experts who can navigate this area can make all the difference when you’re hiring new staff or there have been changes to existing legislation.
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A cost-effective, set and forget, solution

Leave the stress of remembering every visa expiry date behind with Smart Visa Check – its automated monitoring of visas notifies you well in advance of when you need to recheck existing visas of current employees.

Got burning questions? We’ve got answers

For an Australian business, it is required to ensure that every person it employ has a ‘right to work’. A business can conduct a VEVO check via the Department of Home Affairs website or by engaging Citation migration to assist with your compliance of your workforce.

To ensure compliance and avoid significant fines, employers must verify the visa work entitlement of all non-Australian citizens during the recruitment process. A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) is the most accurate way to confirm an individual’s right to work in Australia. You’ll need the candidate’s visa grant number, passport, or Australian citizenship certificate to perform the check. For best practice, integrate work rights checks into your hiring process to ensure all employees are legally allowed to work.

A work rights check verifies whether a candidate is legally allowed to work in Australia. This involves confirming their visa status, work entitlements, and any restrictions. For non-citizens, a VEVO check is essential, while Australian citizens may provide an Australian passport or citizenship certificate. Incorporating this into your onboarding process ensures compliance and reduces risk for your company.

A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) is an official tool provided by the Australian Government to check visa status and work entitlements of foreign nationals. Employers can use it to confirm a candidate’s right to work in Australia by entering their visa grant number or passport details. This ensures accurate and compliant hiring decisions, helping businesses avoid fines and illegal worker risks.

Smart Visa Check is an advanced tool that automates the visa status check process for businesses. It provides instant results, automated alerts, and seamless integration into your recruitment process. This ensures complete visibility of employees’ work rights and helps track any changes in their visa status, reducing risk and ensuring compliance with Australian laws.

Yes, businesses can check visa status in Australia using the VEVO system. This allows employers to verify a candidate’s right to work and any restrictions tied to their visa. For best practice, businesses should perform a visa work entitlement check during the hiring process to ensure all employees are legally allowed to work. Tools like Smart Visa Check can streamline this process.

A working rights check can deliver instant results when using tools like VEVO or Smart Visa Check. These systems provide real-time updates on a candidate’s visa status and work entitlements, ensuring a smooth onboarding process. For non-citizens, ensure you have the required identity documents, such as a visa grant number or passport, to complete the check efficiently.