Employer Sponsored Visas Brisbane
Hire Legally. Scale Strategically. Stay Compliant.
Cornerstone Migration helps Brisbane and Australian employers assess sponsorship, nomination and visa options for overseas recruitment. We review the role, business needs, candidate eligibility and supporting evidence before recommending a pathway.
Nathan Joo, Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1173091), leads our migration advice. We also work with contracted lawyers who provide legal advice and representation where required. Visa outcomes and processing times cannot be guaranteed.
What We Deliver
Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS)
- We assess whether Standard Business Sponsorship is required and support eligibility checks and evidence preparation. Sponsorship, nomination and visa requirements differ between pathways.
Skills in Demand (SID) Visa – Subclass 482
Assess the role, candidate and evidence before committing to overseas recruitment.
- Genuine position support
- Contract and salary compliance
- Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams, where applicable
- Transition to PR via 186 TRT
Note: Labour Market Testing (LMT) is a requirement for the employer. While we don’t conduct LMT ourselves, we guide you to ensure it’s fully compliant with DHA policy.
Restructuring Your Workforce
- We work with employers to convert casual agency hires and subcontractors into stable, in-house teams — with qualified overseas staff under structured visa pathways. This means less churn, lower cost, and better retention.
Regional Sponsorship – Subclass 494
Need to build in regional areas? We manage:
- RCB certification
- Skills assessment support
- Regional concessions
- Transition to PR via subclass 191
Employer Nomination Scheme – Subclass 186
We manage both Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) streams:
- Genuine Position & Nomination packs
- Exemptions (age, English, skill)
- Overseas-to-PR and SID-to-PR transitions
Labour Agreements & DAMA Pathways
For roles outside standard occupation lists or industry-specific needs, we:
- Negotiate company-specific agreements
- Manage DAMA sponsorships
- Draft Minister of Religion labour agreements
- Provide ongoing compliance oversight
Short-Term Specialist Visas – Subclass 400
We assess whether a short-term specialist assignment meets visa requirements, including the proposed activities and supporting evidence.
- Engineering and mining projects
- Oil and gas shutdowns
- Assessment of specialist skills and the proposed work
- Review of duration, activities and supporting evidence
- Advice on whether a different visa pathway needs to be considered
Why Employers Choose Cornerstone
- Advice led by Nathan Joo, Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1173091).
- Practical assessment of business needs, candidate eligibility and evidence.
- Support with sponsorship, nomination and visa applications.
- Clear next steps, responsibilities and planning considerations.
Who We Help
- Builders replacing agency labour with stable overseas workers
- Regional employers who can’t fill roles locally
- Employers planning short-term specialist assignments, subject to visa eligibility
- CEOs moving expat teams into Australia
- Businesses transitioning SID visa holders to PR
- Sponsors under pressure from Fair Work or DHA audits
Need a Visa or a Team That Delivers? Start With Us.
We’ll map out your legal options, your recruitment plan, and your path to compliance — no fluff, just facts.