What is corporate immigration?

Business immigration, or corporate immigration as it is more often called, is a labour agreement that allows employers to sponsor skilled workers to fill vacant roles within a business when the usual temporary or permanent visa programs are unsuitable. These visas are often referred to as business innovation and investment visas.

What types of business visas are available in Australia?

Ranging from provisional visas and sponsored visas to innovation and investment provisional and business investment visas, there are a variety of different types of business visas that are available in Australia. While they’ve all got certain strict criteria and obligations attached to them, they all include a skills assessment that evaluates whether the chosen visa meets the needs of the situation.

How long does it take to get a business visa?

The approximate processing time for an Australian business visa application is 14 working days, with 90 per cent of applications processed and resolved within this timeframe.

What is the cost of a business visa?

Australian business visas on average cost $190.00.

What is a global talent visa?

The Global Talent Visa program is a permanent visa for prominent individuals whose exceptional talent can raise Australia’s standing in particular fields. Global Talent visas are offered as a migration pathway for individuals with outstanding achievements especially for high-earning individuals in industries that are future-focused.

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Q: What is an employer-sponsored visa?

This visa type allows regionally based employers to address recognised labour shortages within their industry by sponsoring skilled workers where locally-based employees can’t be found or there’s a lack of appropriately trained or suited local workers.

With new and ever-changing legislation, skills shortages, and unemployment at all-time lows, it’s easy to see why Australian businesses are turning to corporate immigration for skilled migrant workers to fill the labour gaps in their companies. Our Citation Migration team has a strong focus on strategic migration management for employers and we provide businesses with advice and support on all business immigration matters to help our clients navigate Australia’s complex immigration laws.

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Build a modern workforce with the right people

New migration laws that recently came into effect mean businesses can now tap into overseas skilled workers – it’s a welcomed solution for many businesses experiencing skills shortages. We can assist your business in in navigating pathways for skilled migrant workers to build a modern workforce while also ensuring you’re obtaining the correct visas for you and your people.

Compliance with Australia’s intricate immigration laws

Australian immigration laws are constantly evolving and without expert help in your corner, complying with these rules and regulations can become tricky. Our years of migration law experience can help you sort through the legal jargon and provide you with current and beneficial legal advice.

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Temporary or permanent, our team has your needs covered

Visas take many forms and with so many different subclasses and temporary or permanent options, it can be difficult to determine which one suits your needs best. Our experienced team consists of corporate immigration lawyers, business immigration lawyers, business migration lawyers, and migration agents. Let us help you navigate the rules and regulations that govern the immigration space and assist you towards obtaining a successful outcome.

Streamline right-to-work checks with our visa-checking software

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 that your business is 100 per cent compliant with the law.

Our years of expertise and knowledge can help you with

Family migration

Ranging from parent visas and partner visas to family sponsored visitor visas, family migration encompasses a range of temporary and permanent visa subclasses. Our experts know that every family situation is unique and with their vast experience can help ensure you meet current migration regulations and eligibility.

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.

Revolutionise the way you conduct your visa checks

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.

Timely, tailored advice when you need it

With our expertise in IT, creative industries, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, health and aged care, and sport, our migration specialists can deliver timely, tailor-made advice on any migration matters our clients have.

Got burning questions? We’ve got answers

Corporate migration allows employers to sponsor skilled workers to fill roles within a business that often cannot be filled locally.

There are a variety of different types of business visas that are available in Australia. The relevant visa requires an assessment of the needs of the business.

This visa allows employers to address recognised labour shortages within their industry by sponsoring skilled workers where there are skills shortages.

The process involves three critical steps:

securing approval as a standard business sponsorship,
submitting a nomination application, and
lodging the a visa application.

These steps are all required to secure a visa. An additional key requirement is demonstrating a genuine business need for the role to be filled by a foreign applicant. This structured visa process ensures that Australian employers can address skill shortages while adhering to immigration laws.

The Skills in Demand (SID) visa, also known as the subclass 482 visa, enables Australian employers to sponsor foreign workers to address labour shortages. This visa operates under two distinct streams: Core Skills and Specialist Skills. It is one of the most common visas used by Australian organisations to access global talent and meet specific employment needs.

By leveraging this temporary work visa, businesses can align their workforce with their operational and strategic goals.

Maintaining compliance with immigration laws is essential for Australian employers. Citation Migration offers comprehensive immigration services, including detailed guidance on your obligations as a sponsor. We can assist with compliance to help manage your foreign workforce effectively. This proactive approach to risk management ensures your organisation remains compliant with Home Affairs regulations while supporting your business goals.

Navigating Australian immigration laws can be complex, with approximately 120 visa subclasses, each designed for specific purposes and governed by stringent eligibility criteria. Given the ever-changing nature of migration legislation, seeking professional advice is highly recommended. A corporate immigration lawyer can provide tailored assistance, ensuring all aspects of your visa process are managed effectively. From assessing applicant qualifications to advising on the most common visas for your business needs, professional guidance can significantly reduce risks and streamline your organisation’s access to global talent.