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For more than 25 years, Bentleys Barristers & Solicitors has offered immigration law advice and representation to numerous businesses and organizations regarding temporary and permanent staffing solutions. We have prepared countless visa applications and successfully appealed refused decisions of applications made by others to the Migration Review Tribunal.

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Bentleys has experience in various business sectors, with a particular focus on the hospitality industry. Prominent TV chefs and top-tier restaurants have utilised Bentleys Immigration Lawyers to secure top talent for their businesses.

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_{The Business Sponsor Visa Program - Department of Home Affairs (Immigration and Citizenship)}

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The Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs (Immigration & Citizenship) recognises the necessity of engaging and staffing specialised overseas nationals into Australian businesses to meet skills shortages and "upskilling" of the local workforce.

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Temporary visa solutions are achieved by the following visa pathways:

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i. Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 visa (previously the 457 visa)

   a.This visa provides for a two —or four-year visa stay.- The occupation type will determine the length of the visa stay

         that can be granted by Home Affairs.

    b.Three application processes: Sponsor/Employer application, Nomination application and the Visa application (Applicant application)

ii. Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Subclass 494 visa

      a.This visa provides for a stay of up to five years

      b.Requires a skills assessment for the occupation nominated

      c.Two application process: Nomination by employer/sponsor and the Visa application (Applicant application)

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Permanent Visas

i. Employer Nominated Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186 visa

     a. Transition from a 4-year Subclass 482 to this visa.

     b. Direct entry application as a skilled applicant.

     c. Two application process: Nomination application by the employer/Sponsor and the Visa application (Applicant application)

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Bentleys Migration Lawyers are waiting to take your call. Call us now on (02) 9419 6066

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