Planning & Strategic Advice for Australian Businesses
Clear sponsorship advice for employers planning to hire and retain overseas talent
Sponsoring an overseas employee is a commercial and strategic workforce decision — not just a visa application. At Immi Response, we help Australian businesses clarify whether sponsorship is realistic for a particular role, which visa pathways suit your goals, and how sponsorship fits into longer-term workforce planning.
Who is this service for?
This planning service is for Australian businesses that are:
- Considering sponsoring an overseas employee
- Planning their first or next employer-sponsored visa
- SMEs that want tailored advice, not generic visa information
- Looking for clarity on visa options, costs, timing, and workforce planning
- Committed to consulting with a registered migration professional before committing
This service is not intended for individuals seeking sponsorship themselves. We work directly with employers and their decision-makers.
What employers want clarity on
- Is sponsorship realistic for this role and our business?
- Which employer-sponsored visa pathway suits our business objectives and role requirements?
- What are the real costs over time, not just upfront?
- Can sponsorship lead to permanent residency?
- What happens if the role, business, or plans change?
- Can we sponsor more employees in the future?
- What government requirements apply to employer sponsorship (e.g., SBS approval, labour market testing)?
- What are realistic timeframes from planning to visa grant?
These questions do not have one-size-fits-all answers. They require context, experience, and forward planning.
works in real businesses
Employer sponsorship is not a single transaction. It is a framework that should align with:
your business structure
the role you are trying to fill
your capacity to support the employee long term
your growth and retention plans
Many employer frustrations arise later because sponsorship was treated as a one-off visa, rather than a workforce decision.
Our approach focuses on helping you plan sponsorship in a way that remains workable as your business evolves.
with employers
Immi Response is a boutique immigration practice. We intentionally work with a limited number of employer clients so we can provide timely attention and genuinely personalised advice.
When working with employers, we focus on:
understanding your business and staffing needs
explaining options and trade-offs clearly
planning sponsorship pathways, not just initial visas
supporting repeat sponsorship as your workforce grows
Many of our corporate clients work with us over several years and return when new roles arise. We see ourselves as a long-term partner in workforce planning, not just a service provider.
Employer Sponsorship Planning: Clarity Before You Proceed
For employers considering sponsorship, we offer a structured Employer Sponsorship Planning Consultation designed to provide clarity before you proceed. This fixed-fee session, conducted by a registered migration professional, focuses on decision-making, not sales.
- Whether sponsorship is realistic for your business and role
- Suitable visa pathways and timing considerations
- Cost considerations over time
- PR planning where relevant
- Practical next steps tailored to your situation
Plan Your Sponsorship Today
Why Employers Choose Immi Response
- We provide solution-focused visa advice grounded in real business scenarios
- We take the time to understand your unique situation
- We are transparent about prospects, limitations, and costs
- We offer immediate, personalised service and timely attention
- We build ongoing relationships, not one-off transactions
- Your story, concerns, and aspirations matter — because sponsorship decisions affect your business long after a visa is granted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Consider role necessity, visa suitability, costs over time, and how sponsorship aligns with your workforce strategy.
Yes — many pathways offer transition options to permanent residence.
Yes, Subclass 186 Direct Pathway visa for the right candidate who meets skills criteria is most cost affective for the employer and employee.