Skilled Migration to Australia: The Complete Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to understand the 189, 190, 491 and 191 visas, explained step by step in plain English. Updated October 2026 from official Australian Government sources.
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Employer Sponsored Visa: 482 to 186 PR Roadmap
Costs, timeline and obligations on the path from the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) to permanent residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186).
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- Every fee
- SBS, nomination, SAF levy and visa charges, from 1 July 2026
- Who pays
- What the employer must pay by law, and what the worker pays
- Timeline
- About 3.5 to 5 years from start to permanent residence
- Obligations
- English, salary threshold, 180 day rule and more
What's inside
- How the 482 to 186 pathway works
- Occupation requirements and caveats
- Government costs at the 482 stage, employer and worker
- The SAF levy explained, with a full table
- Government costs at the 186 stage
- Official processing timeframes
- Obligations for the worker on the 482
- Obligations for the employer
- Important notes on fees and genuine positions
FAQ
Questions about this guide
What does the 482 to 186 Roadmap cover?
It covers the three 482 applications (sponsorship, nomination and visa), the move to the 186, all government costs for the employer and the worker, the SAF levy, official processing times and the obligations on both sides.
How do I receive the guide?
After you pay AUD 9.95 by card through Stripe, the guide is sent to the email you used at checkout, usually within a few minutes.
Does the guide help me find an employer?
The guide explains the process. If you need help finding an employer open to sponsorship, see our Employer Sponsorship Assistance service.
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