Visa Application Lodgement Service

Complete Visa Lodgement Support

The visa application is the final and most important stage of the employer-sponsored visa process. After the sponsorship and nomination have been approved, the overseas worker must lodge a visa application with the Department of Home Affairs. This application requires extensive personal documentation, health checks, police clearances, and evidence of qualifications and experience.

Our visa application lodgement service covers everything from document preparation through to post-lodgement support, ensuring your application is complete, accurate, and gives you the best chance of a successful outcome.

What Is Included

Our service covers every aspect of the visa application process for employer-sponsored visa subclasses including the 482, 494, and 186 visas.

Pre-Lodgement Preparation

• Eligibility assessment for the visa applicant and any family members
• Personalised document checklist based on your occupation and circumstances
• Review of qualifications and work experience against visa requirements
• English language test guidance and score verification
• Skills assessment coordination (where required for the visa subclass)

Application Lodgement

• Completion of the online visa application form via ImmiAccount
• Uploading of all supporting documents in the required format
• Payment coordination for the visa application charge
• Arrangement of health examinations through a Bupa Medical Visa Services panel clinic
• Coordination of police clearances from all required countries

Post-Lodgement Support

• Monitoring application status and processing updates
• Responding to natural justice letters or requests for further information
• Ministerial intervention submissions if required
• Bridging visa advice while the application is being processed
• Communication with the Department on your behalf

Documents Typically Required

The exact documents needed vary by visa subclass and individual circumstances, but a standard employer-sponsored visa application generally requires:

• Valid passport (certified copy of bio-data page)
• Birth certificate and identity documents
• Qualification certificates and academic transcripts
• Employment references and evidence of work experience
• Skills assessment outcome letter (where applicable)
• English language test results (IELTS, PTE, or equivalent)
• Health examination results (arranged after lodgement)
• Police clearances from every country lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years
• Health insurance evidence
• Relationship evidence for any included family members

Processing Times

Visa processing times vary by subclass and stream. Below are typical timeframes for the most common employer-sponsored visas.

Visa Subclass	Typical Processing
482 Short-term Stream	1 to 4 months
482 Medium-term Stream	2 to 5 months
494 Employer Sponsored	3 to 8 months
186 Direct Entry	6 to 12 months
186 TRT Stream	6 to 12 months

Why Professional Lodgement Matters

A visa application is a legal document. Errors, omissions, or inconsistencies can lead to processing delays, requests for further information, or refusal. Our registered migration agent reviews every detail before lodgement, ensuring your application meets all requirements and presents your case in the strongest possible way.

We also manage post-lodgement issues that can arise, including responding to adverse information notices and preparing submissions to address Department concerns. Having professional support throughout the process provides peace of mind and the best chance of a positive outcome.