Fixed professional fees, quoted upfront and broken down by stage, for employers, visa applicants and the businesses who refer them to us.

Worldly Migration is a registered migration practice (MARN 1679414) specialising in employer-sponsored and Skills in Demand (SID) visas. Before we start, you’ll know what each stage costs, which amounts are government charges and which are our fee, and exactly what work your money pays for.

How our fees work

Every application involves two separate costs. We show both so there are no surprises.

• Fixed, not hourly. You pay a set fee per stage, not for every phone call or email. We welcome as much communication as you need to feel informed and educated, and respect that everyone is different in that regard.
• Pay as you progress. Each stage (sponsorship, nomination, visa) is invoiced separately.
• Written agreement first. You receive a Service Agreement and an itemised estimate of fees and charges before any work starts, as the Code of Conduct for Registered Migration Agents requires.

Professional fees by visa

Most employer-sponsored visas run in up to three stages: the business is approved as a sponsor, it nominates the role, and the worker applies for the visa. Our fee for each stage is fixed. Professional fees are plus GST; government fees are as at November 2026 and exclude card surcharges.

*Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy, paid by the employer at nomination: for the 482, $1,200 per year (turnover under $10 million) or $1,800 per year (turnover $10 million or more); for the 186 and 494, a one-off $3,000 or $5,000 on the same turnover test.

Family members

Family members added after the visa is granted (subsequent entrants, 482 and 407) are $450 + GST each, plus a $700 government charge. For the 186 and 494, an adult secondary applicant without functional English pays an extra $4,890 government charge.

Already an approved sponsor? The sponsorship stage is skipped. Labour market testing, salary reporting, the position description and the genuine position letter are included in the nomination fee. Health or character issues are quoted individually.

Worked example (482 Skills in Demand, one worker, no family): professional fees of $7,500 + GST ($8,250 incl. GST) across all three stages, plus $4,790 in government fees and the SAF levy.

What you are paying for

Our fee buys a small, specialised team and a tested process, not just a form lodged online.

• A registered and insured Migration Agent. Every matter is handled under Evan Bishop (MARN 1679414), bound by the Code of Conduct and covered by professional indemnity insurance.
• Specialist focus. We work in employer-sponsored visas every day, so your application benefits from that depth. Evan has specialised in Employer Sponsored Visas since commencing as a Migration Agent at the start of 2016. Additionally,
• Reassurance you are getting the best. Evan has additional approval from the Office of Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) as a CPD presenter (continuing professional development) as a subject matter expert to teach other Migration Agents and Lawyers on Employer Sponsored Visas, as well as other key topics such as Ethics and Code of Conduct.
• Reliable, Ethical, and Professional at all times. We are proud of our mission statement: Concierge Employer Sponsored Visa specialist services, delivered via uncompromisable ethics and the upmost emphasis on customer service.
• A Migration Assistant overseeing quality assurance and timelines. Every application is checked against the legislation and policy before lodgement, and deadlines are tracked from start to finish.
• An Admin Assistant every step of the way to triage, save and track your documents. Providing you with updates, filing documents, and handling all accounts receivable and payable so that Evan can focus on the legal work. Documents are checked on arrival, filed securely and chased up, with reminders sent so nothing is missed.
• Supporting documents prepared for you. Salary benchmarking, labour market testing assistance, position descriptions aligned to ANZSCO, and training plans where the process requires.
• Fixed fees in writing. A Service Agreement and itemised estimate before work begins, with no hourly billing for calls and emails.
• Clear updates. You know where your application stands and what happens next, from lodgement through to the decision.
• Responses to Home Affairs requests. We handle requests for further information on the stage we lodged, at no extra professional fee.
• Low overheads, passed on to you. Our team works remotely, so there is no fancy CBD office lease built into your fee. We are also predominately word-of-mouth, to keep marketing costs minimal (if at all).
• Compliance guidance after approval. Sponsors get a plain-English summary of their ongoing obligations, so the business stays on the right side of the rules.
• Systems powered, with human heart. Whilst email is our preferred communication method, clients are our topmost priority and you can arrange a call with Evan to discuss your matter when needed. We use systems and automation where possible to maximise compliance and efficiency, but there is always humans available in our business to talk to you and provide reassurance.
• Transparent and detailed service agreement. Know exactly what you are signing up for, and have the opportunity to discuss each and every clause if needed so that you feel empowered and educated on exactly how we are assisting you.

Government fees and other costs

Government fees are paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs and are not part of our fee. They vary by visa, generally rise each 1 July, and include a credit card surcharge when paid by card. For employer-sponsored visas, the nomination stage also attracts the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy, payable by the employer. We confirm every government charge in your written estimate; current amounts are on the Home Affairs website.

Not included in our professional fees:

• Paid job advertising for labour market testing (employers post their own ads)
• Health examinations and police certificates
• Certified translations
• Skills, qualification or English assessments, if required
• Legal assistance for health or character issues (quoted individually)
• Review or appeal applications to the Administrative Review Tribunal
• Bridging Visa B for travel rights (additional process, $150 + gst professional fees)

Frequently asked questions

Do I pay everything upfront?
No. Each stage is invoiced when we start it, so you pay as the application progresses.

Who pays the sponsorship and nomination costs?
The employer. Sponsors cannot pass sponsorship or nomination costs, including our fees for those stages, on to the sponsored worker.

Why use a registered migration agent instead of applying myself?
Most refusals come from avoidable errors in the nomination, such as salary benchmarking, occupation choice or a weak position description. A refusal costs you the government fees and months of time; we prepare it right the first time. Our role is legal advisory, legal representation, and to guide the process to success.

Are you a lawyer?
No, Evan Bishop (MARN 1679414) is a Registered Migration Agent, which can handle all aspects of migration law that a lawyer can do except for take your matter through the court system in the unlikely event of a refusal and a failed ART hearing. This is also why fees can remain reasonable: you are not paying for a lawyer who can handle all matters, you are paying for a Migration Agent who did a specialised course to become registered to assist only within migration law and not other areas of law.

Can my business get B2B rates?
If you refer clients to us and manage the client relationship, yes. Contact us to set up a partner agreement.

Are your fees tax-deductible for the employer?
Many businesses can claim sponsorship costs. Check with your accountant.

Get a fixed quote

Tell us about your business and the role, and we’ll confirm your fees in writing, usually within two business days.

Call 1300 457 482 · Email info@worldlymigration.com · Consultation: https://calendly.com/evan-migrationagent

Fees current as at November 2026. Government charges are indicative and may change. Worldly Migration, MARN 1679414.