How to Choose Corporate Immigration Lawyers in Australia
Why Your Choice of Corporate Immigration Lawyer Matters Selecting an immigration law firm is not a procurement exercise you can outsource to a checklist. The firm you choose will shape how your organisation manages sponsorship compliance, navigates processing backlogs, and plans workforce pathways from temporary visas to permanent residency. For HR managers, in-house counsel, and […]
Ministerial Direction 119: What the New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities Mean for Employers
On 25 July 2026, the Department of Home Affairs replaced Ministerial Direction 105 with Ministerial Direction 119. The new direction changes the order in which skilled nomination and visa applications are processed, and for the first time it brings the Skills in Demand visa into the priority framework. If your business sponsors overseas workers, this […]
Visa Holder Underpaid $93,000: What the Kinsfolk Case Means for Sponsoring Employers
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced Federal Court action against an IGA franchisee in regional NSW, alleging it underpaid a Nepalese visa holder more than $93,000 and then supplied false records to cover it up. For employers who sponsor visa holders, the case is a reminder that wage compliance isn’t just an HR issue. It’s […]
482 Sponsorship: Approval, Risk, Accreditation
Most employers first encounter the 482 visa program when they’ve already identified a candidate overseas and need them in Australia within weeks. That sequence creates pressure, and pressure produces mistakes. The approval process, the compliance obligations, and the strategic question of whether to pursue Accredited Sponsorship all deserve attention well before a specific hire is […]
Employer Sponsorship in Australia: A Complete Guide
Why Employer Sponsorship Has Become a Workforce Planning Issue Employer sponsorship in Australia is no longer just an administrative function. For organisations with sponsored workers embedded across critical functions, immigration has moved closer to the boardroom. It connects directly to operational continuity, workforce scalability, and executive risk. The question is no longer whether to sponsor […]
Roam Migration Law Takes Home Two Wins at the APAC Legal Awards 2026
Roam Migration Law has been named Most Trusted Corporate Immigration Law Firm 2026 – Melbourne at the APAC Legal Awards 2026, in recognition by APAC Insider of the firm’s work helping businesses move people across borders with certainty, speed, and compliance. The firm’s success was matched by individual recognition for one of its own, with […]
What’s changing from 1 July 2026: higher salary thresholds, visa charges and government fees
The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that Visa Application Charges for employer-sponsored and skilled visas have increased by approximately 25 percent from 1 July 2026, well above the standard indexation applied to most other visa categories. This lands alongside higher salary thresholds and the annual salary reviews many businesses run at this time of […]
How to Choose a 482 Immigration Law Firm in Australia
Choosing the wrong Australian corporate immigration law firm does not just slow down a visa application. It can expose your organisation to sponsor compliance risk, leave skilled workers stranded mid-process, and create legal liability that sits well outside the scope of your HR team to manage. This guide is written for HR leaders and in-house […]
Australia’s 2026-27 Federal Budget: What It Means for Immigration
Australia’s federal budget, handed down this week, contains a significant package of immigration reforms touching on everything from skilled worker selection to property ownership rules for temporary visa holders. Here is a breakdown of what is changing and what it means in practice. Migration numbers are coming down, but slowly Net overseas migration, which measures […]