Fineberg Migration Services

Australia offers a range of temporary and permanent work visas for skilled professionals. At Fineberg Migration Services, we help you navigate your visa options with confidence, whether you're being sponsored by an employer, applying independently, or seeking a pathway to permanent residency.

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Working Holiday Maker visas

Explore Australia while gaining valuable work experience.  The Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program is designed for people aged 18 to 35 years who want to travel around Australia and work to support their stay.

There are two visa options available under this program:

• Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)

• Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)

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Skills in Demand visa – Subclass 482

For skilled workers sponsored by an approved Australian employer.

• Must be on the relevant occupation list

• Pathway to permanent residency via the 186 visa (in many cases)

🔗 Learn more about the 482 visa

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Skilled Independent Visa – Subclass 189

A permanent visa for skilled individuals who are not sponsored.

• Points-tested

• No state or employer sponsorship required

• Suitable for high-demand occupations

🔗 Learn more about the 189 visa​​

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Skilled Nominated Visa – Subclass 190

A permanent points-based visa with state or territory nomination.

• Requires commitment to live in the nominating state

• Faster invitation times for some occupations

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Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa – Subclass 186

For skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer for permanent residence.

• Direct Entry, Labour Agreement, and Temporary Residence Transition streams

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​Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)

DAMA is a labour agreement between the Australian Government and regional authorities. It allows employers in specific areas to sponsor skilled workers for roles that are not on the standard occupation lists.

Benefits of DAMA:

• Broader occupation lists

• Concessions on English, age, and salary

• Regional focus

• Pathways to PR (via 482/186 visas under a labour agreement)

Regions with DAMA agreements include:

• Northern Territory

• South Australia

• Far North Queensland

• Orana (NSW)

• Victoria’s Great South Coast and Wimmera Southern Mallee

• Pilbara and Goldfields (WA)

🔗 Learn more about DAMA visas

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​​Sponsorship for a work visa

​To sponsor a worker for a visa (such as the 482 or 186 visa), the business must:

• Be an approved sponsor (or apply to become one)

• Be actively and lawfully operating in Australia

• Demonstrate a genuine need for the role

• Offer a market salary rate that meets visa thresholds

• Provide labour market testing (in most cases) to show no suitable local workers were found

• Comply with Australian workplace and immigration laws

Additional for DAMA Sponsorship:

• Enter into a labour agreement with a participating regional authority

• Meet any concessions or specific criteria set under that DAMA agreement

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Why Choose Fineberg Migration Services?

We can help with:

• Determining employer and applicant eligibility

• Assisting businesses to become approved sponsors

• Managing labour market testing and job advertisements

• Guiding through the nomination and visa application process

• Handling DAMA sponsorships and regional agreements

• Supporting visa extensions, transfers, or pathways to PR

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​​​​📞 Start With a Free Consultation

Not sure which visa is right for you? We’ll help you understand your options and plan your next steps.

 🔗 Contact us

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