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THREE PEOPLE LAND HERE. WHICH ONE ARE you?
An employer sponsored visa is when an Australian business sponsors an overseas worker for a role it cannot fill locally. Zest handles the legal side, for the business and for the worker.
THE THREE STEPS TO AN EMPLOYER SPONSORED visa.
Every employer sponsored visa follows the same three steps. Here is exactly what has to happen, and where Zest handles it for you.
The business becomes a sponsor
Your business is approved as a Standard Business Sponsor. We prepare and lodge the application.
The role is nominated
You nominate the specific role and worker. We handle labour market testing, the salary evidence and the genuine position case.
The visa is granted
Your worker lodges and we run it to a decision, then set up the pathway to permanent residency.
- Sponsorship approved
- Nomination approved
- Visa application decided
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EVERYTHING AN EMPLOYER SPONSORED VISA needs.
482 Skills in Demand
The main temporary employer sponsored visa, across the Specialist Skills, Core Skills and Labour Agreement streams.
186 Employer Nomination
The permanent employer sponsored visa, including the transition from a 482.
494 Regional
Skilled employer sponsored regional visas for businesses outside the major cities.
Sponsorship and nomination
SBS accreditation, nominations, labour market testing and salary evidence.
Compliance and obligations
Ongoing sponsor obligations, record keeping and risk management.
Refusals and reviews
Nomination or visa refused? We handle reviews and put the strongest case forward.
A LAW FIRM, not AN AGENT.
Anyone can lodge a form. An employer sponsored visa is a legal process, and the moment something goes wrong, a refused nomination, a compliance issue, a review at the Tribunal, you want a lawyer, not a form filler. With Zest you get legal advice that is genuinely protected, the ability to run a refusal all the way through review, and a firm that shields your business from the obligations that come with being a sponsor.
A good agent can handle a simple, low risk application. The moment there is real money, a refusal risk or a business on the line, legal advice is what protects you.
ROSA Nobarani
Rosa leads Zest Legal's employer-sponsored work. Clients describe her as clear, proactive and genuinely in their corner - the lawyer who keeps businesses ahead of changing policy and makes a complex process feel manageable. You deal with Rosa directly, not a call centre.
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"I had an amazing experience with Zest Legal, they helped my company successfully secure visas for our employees. I'm so happy we switched over to Zest Legal from our previous lawyers, Rosa did an outstanding job and really went the extra mile to take care of all our immigration needs."
"We had a really positive experience working with Zest Legal to organise a working visa for one of our employees. The team was amazing to deal with, kept us informed every step of the way, and made the whole process feel a lot less overwhelming than we expected. Everything was handled smoothly and without delays."
"We can't thank Rosa enough for her incredible help with our Temporary 482 visa application. From the start, Rosa made the whole process so much easier by explaining everything clearly and breaking it down step by step."
"From my very first call with Rosa, I felt relieved. She listened carefully, understood our situation, and was very clear about what needed to be done. Today, we received the good news, our 482 visa has been granted."
"The Zest legal have been amazing. I used them to sponsor my in-laws and they were absolutely amazing. Very professional, detailed and organised. I highly recommend Zest legal team."
"I had an amazing experience with Zest Legal, they helped my company successfully secure visas for our employees. I'm so happy we switched over to Zest Legal from our previous lawyers, Rosa did an outstanding job and really went the extra mile to take care of all our immigration needs."
"We had a really positive experience working with Zest Legal to organise a working visa for one of our employees. The team was amazing to deal with, kept us informed every step of the way, and made the whole process feel a lot less overwhelming than we expected. Everything was handled smoothly and without delays."
"We can't thank Rosa enough for her incredible help with our Temporary 482 visa application. From the start, Rosa made the whole process so much easier by explaining everything clearly and breaking it down step by step."
"From my very first call with Rosa, I felt relieved. She listened carefully, understood our situation, and was very clear about what needed to be done. Today, we received the good news, our 482 visa has been granted."
"The Zest legal have been amazing. I used them to sponsor my in-laws and they were absolutely amazing. Very professional, detailed and organised. I highly recommend Zest legal team."
"Rosa has been great in helping me organise and submit everything needed for my PR application. The process went smoothly and she's always been really contactable when needed. Would definitely recommend."
"Zest Legal is a rare find. I am absolutely blown away by their service. I would recommend Zest Legal to anyone looking for a down to earth, professional, outcomes driven, and personable law firm."
"If you are looking for a stress free, straight forward and dedicated immigration lawyer, Zest Legal is the best in the industry. Rosa took the time to provide me tailored advice. In the end I was successfully granted a visa."
"Really grateful to Rosa and Zest legal for services provided, which resulted in visa being granted. Rosa took time to research my case, finding the best solution and handled the whole thing, keeping me informed throughout."
"The service from Zest Legal was nothing short of exceptional. Our lawyer Rosa was empathetic, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. She provided great advice and was able to navigate the difficult process with clear direction."
"Rosa has been great in helping me organise and submit everything needed for my PR application. The process went smoothly and she's always been really contactable when needed. Would definitely recommend."
"Zest Legal is a rare find. I am absolutely blown away by their service. I would recommend Zest Legal to anyone looking for a down to earth, professional, outcomes driven, and personable law firm."
"If you are looking for a stress free, straight forward and dedicated immigration lawyer, Zest Legal is the best in the industry. Rosa took the time to provide me tailored advice. In the end I was successfully granted a visa."
"Really grateful to Rosa and Zest legal for services provided, which resulted in visa being granted. Rosa took time to research my case, finding the best solution and handled the whole thing, keeping me informed throughout."
"The service from Zest Legal was nothing short of exceptional. Our lawyer Rosa was empathetic, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. She provided great advice and was able to navigate the difficult process with clear direction."
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