Worldly Migration

03/09/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another kind review from one of our clients.

Thank you, Solomon, for recognising Evan’s professionalism, depth of knowledge and clarity. Feedback like this reflects what we aim to provide in every consultation — clear, informed and practical migration advice.

Need guidance on your Australian visa options? Speak with the Worldly Migration team.

Book your FREE 15-minute initial phone consultation:
https://calendly.com/evan-migrationagent

14/08/2026

IMPORTANT: Know who is giving you migration advice.

For Australian migration matters, make sure the person providing migration advice is a Registered Migration Agent with a valid Migration Agent Registration Number (MARN) or an Australian legal practitioner.

Education counselling or general visa assistance is not the same as registered migration advice.

At Worldly Migration, clients have access to registered migration advice throughout their visa process.

Evan Bishop
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The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) provides safeguards for people who need help with their visa by regulating the registered migration advice profession in Australia.

If you need immigration assistance, make sure you’re using a registered migration agent or a legal practitioner.

Learn more about OMARA and how to find a registered migration agent here: https://www.mara.gov.au

03/08/2026

Happy Birthday to the man behind Worldly Migration!

Today, we're celebrating our founder, Evan, whose vision, leadership, and dedication have helped shape Worldly Migration into what it is today. His commitment to supporting our clients and empowering our team continues to inspire us every day.

On behalf of the entire Worldly Migration team, we wish you a wonderful birthday and a year ahead filled with continued success, good health, happiness, and exciting new opportunities.

Thank you for your leadership and for making a positive difference in so many lives.

Happy Birthday, Evan! Here's to another fantastic year ahead!

30/07/2026

30/07/2026

Changing employers on a Subclass 482 SID visa is possible, but it is not simply a “visa transfer”.

The new employer generally needs to be an approved sponsor and lodge a new nomination before the move is completed. The proposed occupation, timing, visa conditions and any future permanent residence strategy should also be reviewed before resigning.

A poorly timed move can affect more than the next job. Plan the migration pathway around the employment decision.

Read the carousel for the key steps to consider.

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23/07/2026

From visa application to permanent residency — another life-changing outcome for a Worldly Migration client.

Congratulations to Danilo and his family on securing Australian permanent residency. We are grateful for the opportunity to support them through the process and help turn their migration goal into reality.

Thank you, Danilo, for your kind words and for placing your trust in our team. Achieving permanent residency requires careful preparation, clear strategy and consistent support, and we are proud to have been part of your family’s journey.

For professional and structured assistance with your Australian visa pathway, contact Worldly Migration.

Evan Bishop
MARN 1679414

22/07/2026

Hospitality employers — take note. 🍽️

The minimum pay rates under the Restaurant Industry Award changed from 1 July 2026, including ordinary hourly rates, weekend penalties and public holiday rates.

This is particularly important for businesses employing or sponsoring chefs, cooks, restaurant managers and other hospitality workers. Paying the award minimum does not automatically mean the salary meets the separate requirements for an employer-sponsored visa, including the applicable migration income threshold and Annual Market Salary Rate.

Employers should review their payroll arrangements, employee classifications and sponsored salaries to make sure everything remains compliant.

Check the latest rates through the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Pay and Conditions Tool.

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We’ve cooked up this taster of the new minimum pay rates in the Restaurant Award, which apply from 1 July 🧑‍🍳🍝

The Restaurant Award covers businesses that mainly sell food and beverages to be consumed on the premises, including (but not limited to) restaurants and sit-down cafés.

Check your award coverage and new minimum rates with our free Pay Calculator: https://calculate.fairwork.gov.au/findyouraward

14/07/2026

❓ Thinking about changing employers while holding a Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa?

Yes, you can change employers—but it is not as simple as transferring your existing visa to a new business.

Your new employer will generally need to be an approved sponsor and lodge a new nomination. Depending on whether you remain in the same occupation or move into a different occupation, a new visa application may also be required.

Visa condition 8607 may give eligible visa holders up to 180 consecutive days, or 365 days in total over the visa grant period, to find a new sponsor, apply for another visa or make arrangements to leave Australia after ceasing work with their sponsor.

The key takeaway: understand the sponsorship and nomination requirements before resigning or accepting a new role. A poorly planned move could affect your visa status and future permanent residency pathway.

Read the complete 2026 guide:
https://worldlymigration.com/can-i-change-employers-on-a-482-skills-in-demand-sid-visa-complete-2026-guide/

Considering a change of employer? Contact Worldly Migration for professional guidance based on your circumstances.

This post contains general information only. Individual circumstances should be assessed by a registered migration agent or immigration lawyer.

One of the most common questions asked by temporary skilled workers in Australia is: “Can I change employers on a 482 Skills in Demand (SID) visa?” The short answer is yes. However, there are important legal requirements that must be followed before you can commence employment with a new employe...

08/07/2026

Unregistered immigration advice is not harmless.

Visa applicants are often under pressure, anxious, and desperate for certainty. That makes them easy targets for people promising “guaranteed visas,” cheap shortcuts, or insider help.

In Australia, paid immigration advice must only be provided by a Registered Migration Agent or an Australian legal practitioner. If someone is charging you for visa advice and cannot show proper registration, that is a serious red flag.

Before trusting anyone with your visa future, check their credentials. A low fee can become very expensive when it leads to the wrong advice, a refused application, or worse.

Your visa matters. Get advice from someone legally authorised to give it.

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There are people in Australia, like Dodgy Dave, who are unlawfully charging for immigration advice and exploiting vulnerable visa applicants.

If that’s you – we’re onto you.

We are taking strong action. We recently removed a non-citizen who scammed international students and lodged fraudulent visa applications. They now face bans on returning to Australia.

If you give paid immigration advice without being a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner, you’re committing a serious offence. Non-citizens can face visa cancellation, detention and removal.

If you’re doing the wrong thing, stop now – or expect consequences.

Report immigration fraud confidentially at Border Watch:
https://www.borderwatch.gov.au

01/07/2026

Thinking about getting visa help? Make sure the person advising you is actually authorised.

The Department of Home Affairs has warned that charging people for immigration assistance without being a Registered Migration Agent or Australian legal practitioner is a serious offence.

Before trusting someone with your visa matter:

Ask for their MARN
Check their details on the official OMARA Register
Make sure their registration is current
Confirm their name, business, and contact details match
Be careful of anyone who guarantees visa approval or avoids giving written advice

Bad migration advice can cost you more than money — it can put your visa, business, and future in Australia at risk.

Always consult a Registered Migration Agent before making migration decisions.

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It’s that simple.

If you’re charging people for immigration assistance in Australia without being a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner, you are committing a serious criminal offence.

The penalties are severe. You could face up to 10 years’ imprisonment and significant financial penalties. And if you’re also a non-citizen, you risk detention and removal from Australia.

We are actively tracking visa applications and targeting people who facilitate visa fraud, including submitting false or non-genuine Protection visa applications.

Don’t risk your future by giving illegal immigration advice.

Anyone with information about individuals or businesses facilitating immigration fraud is encouraged to make a report online to Border Watch: https://www.borderwatch.gov.au