FAQ’s

Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about visas and immigration to Australia.


Can I sponsor myself in Australia?

You can not sponsor yourself in Australia unless if you own a business that can potentially bring a great contribution to Australia.


How much are Australian visas?

Visit the DHA website to find out about the pricing for each visa type.


What types of visas are there In Australia?

There are numerous types of visa options available to live and work in Australia. Find out more information about the main types of visa here.


What is a migration agent?

A registered migration agent is a qualified person who can legally provide you with immigration assistance. If for example you do not feel confident enough in submitting your application or if you are encountering any type of difficulties, a registered migration agent can advise you on things you should do.


Are employers required to sponsor my visa?

There is no obligation by law for an employer to sponsor your visa.


What is employer sponsored visa?

The employer sponsored visa is a visa that let skilled workers, sponsored by an eligible Australian business, from overseas or in Australia live and work in Australia permanently. For more info about the different options available, click here.


Who can certify my original documents?

Australian Registered Migration Agents can certify your original documents. Other persons who can certify documents include Public Notaries, Magistrates, Justices of the Peace, Commissioners of Declarations, Commissioners of Affidavits, solicitors, and medical doctors. The people authorised to verify documents, may vary from country to country. Photocopies or faced copies of certified documents are not acceptable.


Where can I have my medical done?

The level of medicals required varies from country to country. Medicals needs to be conducted by a panel doctor or radiologist (if an x-ray is required) who has been appointed by the Australian Government to perform medical examinations on visa applicants outside of Australia. Please contact Perdaman Global Services for details of panel doctors.


I am a New Zealand citizen, how do I become an Australian permanent resident?

The additional pathway to permanent residence for New Zealand citizens is done through the visa subclass 189. The applicant must meet certain criteria to become a permanent resident, to find out about those requirements, read our full article here.


Who can translate my documents to English?

Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by an accurate English translation of each document. If documents are being translated outside of Australia, the services of a Registered Translating Service in that country must be used. If documents are being translated in Australia, this must be done by a translator who is accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translations and Interpreters (NAATI). Perdaman Global Services can refer applicants to a NAATI accredited translator and provide details of an overseas Registered Translating Service.


Do Perdaman Global Services fees include Government charges?

Our fees do not include any Government charges or costs associated with obtaining medicals, police clearances and English tests.


What if I incur health costs that are not covered by my health insurance?

You, as the subclass 457 visa holder, will be responsible for health costs incurred in Australia by you and your accompanying family members. Please note that your private health insurance will only provide benefits for hospital cover, ambulance cover and extras cover, as specified in your overseas visitors cover with BUPA. Visits to doctors and the cost of pharmaceutical prescriptions are not covered by private health insurance. Please refer to the product disclosure statement from BUPA for further information about your private health insurance.


How do I meet the character requirement for temporary and permanent migration?

For the Australian Government to determine whether you are of good character, you may be asked to provide police certificates for each country you have lived in for 12 months or more over the last ten (10) years since turning 16.


What is the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF)?

The Skilling Australians Fund was implemented on 12th August 2018. To obtain the SAF, sponsors must accompany their nomination with Nomination training contribution charge. The charge varies from $1200 to $7200 depending on the company’s turnover and type of visa required. For more info:  https://perdamanglobalservices.com.au/2018/08/skilling-australians-fund-saf-everything-you-need-to-know/


What is the Australian Values Statement?

All applicants aged 18 years and over are required to sign a values statement when applying for selected visas. The statement requires applicants to confirm that they will respect the Australian way of life and obey the laws of Australia before being granted a visa.


What is 482 Visa Condition 8107?

Your subclass 482 visa has been granted to you based on you being sponsored by an employer and your subclass 482 visa is subject to condition 8107. This condition applies to the main applicant only. Condition 8107 provides that you must not:
  • cease to be employed by the organisation that sponsored you for the subclass 482 visa
  • work in a position or occupation inconsistent with the position or occupation in relation to which the visa was granted; or
  • engage in work for another person, or for yourselves, while working for the sponsor.
Therefore, if your employment ceases, your subclass 482 visa may be liable to be cancelled for breach of condition 8107.


What happens if I cannot find another sponsor or apply for another Australian visa and have not left Australia within the 28 day period?

Generally, the department will issue a Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation (NOICC) regarding your subclass 482 visa towards the end of the 28-day period unless you have already applied for a new visa. The NOICC will allow five working days for you to provide a response. Following receipt of the response, a case officer will then decide whether to cancel your visa or not, taking into consideration the information provided in your response. If your subclass 482 visa is cancelled, you will become an unlawful non-citizen and may be detained and removed from Australia.


New Australian citizenship requirements

The Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment Bill will soon be applicable. It requires the applicant to live in Australia as a permanent resident for at least 4 years. Applicants will also have to pass the citizenship test with new meaningful questions. Read about all the requirements change here.


482 Visa Condition 8501 – Health Insurance

Subclass 482 visa holders are subject to visa condition 8501. Condition 8501 requires all visa holders, including accompanying family members, to maintain adequate arrangements for health insurance for the duration of their stay in Australia. If you do not comply with a visa condition, your visa may be cancelled. You may also jeopardise any future visa application you make. When you apply for a subsequent visa, the Department may request evidence that you maintained adequate insurance for the time you held a subclass 482 visa in compliance with visa condition 8501.


What is the best visa for me?

The Department of Home Affairs has a Visa Wizard that can help you find the Australian visa most likely to meet your specific circumstances. The Australian government updates its Migration Regulations several times a year, and their website always has the latest and most up-to-date information. The Visa Wizard includes the most common Australian visas but does not include every visa. For more detailed information please contact info@perdaman-gs.com.au.


What is the Labour Market Testing (LMT)?

From 12th August 2018, the Government has released requirements for companies who want to outsource foreign workers. In order to do so, sponsors have to prove that an experienced Australian worker is not available to fill the specific position. To know more about the criteria, read the article here.  



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