We don't sell the destination. We deliver the visa that gets you there.

An Australian and New Zealand Migration Practice built on outcomes, not promises.

We are Australian Registered Migration Agents and Licensed New Zealand Immigration Advisers.

The International Recruitment Division that started it all 25+ years ago still runs alongside. Which means we understand both sides of an employer-sponsored visa, not just the paperwork.

For individuals and families, we assess a case honestly before we take it on. If a visa is the right one, we say so, and if it's not we tell you.

Our reputation rests on cases that succeed, not on applications that never should have been filed. Bring us the case. We'll tell you honestly where it stands.

Australia and New Zealand has some of the most structured, points-tested and employer-driven immigration systems in the world.

Handled well, they are predictable. Handled badly, they are expensive.

We spend our time on the first outcome.

Registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority Licensed by the New Zealand Immigration Advisers Authority MIA Member
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WE DON'T JUST MATCH YOU. WE FILE THE VISA THAT MAKES IT STICK.

Employers and Migrants trust outcomes - not promises

3,200+ People assisted to migrate
30+ Nationalities Helped
1000+ New Australian Citizens Welcomed
Testimonials

Skilled Migration Group Provide Outcomes that change lives and businesses

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Webby Kanyemesha Employer Sponsored Visa Australia 482 SID
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Skilled Migration Group is the best migration agency in Australia. They helped reunite me with my family, and I am truly grateful for their outstanding support throughout the process. Their team is professional, reliable,and always delivers prompt,on -time service. I highly recommend skilled Migration Group to anyone looking for trustworthy and efficient migration assistance.

Moses Chiluba Employer Sponsored Visa Australia 482 SID
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Skilled Migration Group is doing a great job by connecting technicians, and electricians, all around the world to go and work in Australia. Once you have been shortlisted by Skilled Migration Group, and interviews goes according to plan. The team will not ask you to pay any amount, instead Skilled Migration Group will take up every cost for you to get to the land of Australia. Try Skilled Migration Group you will never go wrong, quality never goes out of style.

Emmanuel Chilunda Employer Sponsored Visa Australia 482 SID
★★★★★
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After many applications to finding a Job in Australia turned down and nearly losing hope, I came to know about Skilled Migration Group in 2023 when a friend of mine shared their link with me. I had to try them out even though I had little hope but to my surprise I was called for the first interview and then the second. That's how my journey with them started. During this journey, they promised to provide money for all the expenses starting from medicals to seeing me land and staying comfortably in Australia. They made sure that promise came to pass, I never spent any money during this journey. Its been over a year now and they are still supporting me and now helping out to bring my Family over. Only God can richly bless Dennis, Frances, Natalie and the whole team at Skilled Migration Group and please Continue doing the good work you have been doing of changing people's lives. Thank You.

Godwin Banda Employer Sponsored Visa Australia 482 SID
★★★★★
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My family and I had an excellent experience with Skilled Migration Group throughout our visa application process. From the beginning, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and always willing to assist whenever we had questions or concerns. A special thank you to Mr Dennis, Frances and Natalie for their outstanding support, guidance, and dedication. They kept us informed at every stage of the process and made what could have been a stressful journey much easier and more manageable. Their honesty, transparency, and commitment to helping clients gave us confidence throughout the entire process. We truly appreciated the courteous and prompt service we received. I highly recommend Skilled Migration Group to anyone seeking immigration or international recruitment advice. Thank you for helping my family achieve this important milestone. — Godwin Banda & Family

Glenn Nsama Employer Sponsored Visa Australia 482 SID
★★★★★
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Am currently in Australia working for Coxons Group thanks to Skilled Migration Group (SMG) for the excellent arrangements and effective communication during the all process. Big thanks to SMG team Frances and Natalie for the great efforts,am really happy to inform you that am enjoying the stay in Australia and working for Coxons group ✈️✈️.

Employer Case Studies

International Recruitment Case Studies

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Case Study 14: From 18 Months of Refusals to 403 Visas in 12 Days Australia

Case Study 14: From 18 Months of Refusals to 403 Visas in 12 Days

Major USA Construction Company
  • Countries Recruited FromUnited States of America
  • Country Deployed ToAustralia

"We'd stalled on our own, and refusals made us gun-shy. SMG rebuilt the approach, told us exactly which roles would fly, and delivered."

Read case study Case Study 13: UK & Irish Mechanics — 13+ Years with One Caterpillar Dealer Australia

Case Study 13: UK & Irish Mechanics — 13+ Years with One Caterpillar Dealer

One of the world’s largest Caterpillar Dealers.
  • Countries Recruited FromEngland, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
  • Country Deployed ToAustralia

200+ Recruited and more than 13 years of service and still employed by the same Australian Caterpillar Dealer, over 28,000 billable hours.

Read case study Case Study 12: African Technicians for an Asset Management Leader — 22 Days Australia

Case Study 12: African Technicians for an Asset Management Leader — 22 Days

One of Australia’s Leading Asset Management Service Providers
  • Countries Recruited FromZambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi
  • Country Deployed ToAustralia

Recruiting 45 Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Technicians, HV and Auto Electricians has been a big success for this Company.

Read case study Case Study 11: Filipino Caterpillar Mechanics — 10-Year Average Tenure Australia

Case Study 11: Filipino Caterpillar Mechanics — 10-Year Average Tenure

One of the world’s largest Caterpillar Dealers.
  • Countries Recruited FromThe Philippines
  • Country Deployed ToAustralia

Recruit 22 highly skilled and experienced Caterpillar Dealer trained heavy equipment mechanics and technicians globally

Read case study Case Study 10: Botswana HGV Mechanics for a Leading Irish Renault Dealer Ireland

Case Study 10: Botswana HGV Mechanics for a Leading Irish Renault Dealer

One of Ireland’s Leading Renault Truck Dealerships
  • Countries Recruited FromBotswana
  • Country Deployed ToIreland

International Recruitment has proven to be very successful for one of Ireland’s leading Renault Truck Dealerships.

Read case study Case Study 09: Scotland to Australia — 14 Years On and Still Employed Australia

Case Study 09: Scotland to Australia — 14 Years On and Still Employed

One of the world’s largest Caterpillar Dealers.
  • Countries Recruited FromScotland
  • Country Deployed ToAustralia

Currently the Area Field Service Manager, the candidate from Scotland worked his way up through the Australian Caterpillar Dealership.

Read case study Case Study 08: Zambian Technicians for Australia’s Cooling-Repair Leader Australia

Case Study 08: Zambian Technicians for Australia’s Cooling-Repair Leader

Cooling components and heat transfer solutions repair and exchange company.
  • Countries Recruited FromZambia
  • Country Deployed ToAustralia

Recruit 16 heavy equipment mechanics and technicians globally to work in the component rebuild centres in Australia.

Read case study Case Study 07: From Wales to Australia — 12+ Years and Promotions Later Australia

Case Study 07: From Wales to Australia — 12+ Years and Promotions Later

One of the world’s largest Caterpillar Dealers.
  • Countries Recruited FromWales
  • Country Deployed ToAustralia

The current Field Service Supervisor for the Australian Caterpillar Dealer, International candidate recruited from Wales.

Read case study Case Study 06: ASX Mining Contractor — African Trades, Visas in 17 Days Australia

Case Study 06: ASX Mining Contractor — African Trades, Visas in 17 Days

Australian Stock Exchange Listed Mining Contractor
  • Countries Recruited FromBotswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
  • Country Deployed ToAustralia

Recruiting 30 Internationals proved to be very successful for one of the largest Australian Stock Exchange Listed Mining Contractors.

Read case study Case Study 05: Komatsu Australia — 9-Year Average Retention from Zambia Australia

Case Study 05: Komatsu Australia — 9-Year Average Retention from Zambia

Komatsu Australia
  • Countries Recruited FromZambia
  • Country Deployed ToAustralia

Average length of service of 9 years, International Recruitment of Heavy Equipment Mechanics has been a success for Komatsu.

Read case study Case Study 04: An Order for 25 Mechanics Became 100+ — Visas in 18 Days Australia

Case Study 04: An Order for 25 Mechanics Became 100+ — Visas in 18 Days

One of the world’s largest Caterpillar Dealers.
  • Countries Recruited FromZambia
  • Country Deployed ToAustralia

Order for 25 Caterpillar Dealer trained heavy equipment mechanics and technicians for an Australian Cat Dealer becomes 125.

Read case study Case Study 03: African Caterpillar Mechanics to Australia in 22 Days Australia

Case Study 03: African Caterpillar Mechanics to Australia in 22 Days

One of the world’s largest Caterpillar Dealers.
  • Countries Recruited FromBotswana, Ghana, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
  • Country Deployed ToAustralia

Recruiting another 17 Internationals once again proved to be an outstanding success for one of the world’s largest Caterpillar Dealers.

Read case study Case Study 02: 16 Caterpillar Technicians to New Caledonia in 3 Weeks New Caledonia

Case Study 02: 16 Caterpillar Technicians to New Caledonia in 3 Weeks

Caterpillar Dealer
  • Countries Recruited FromThe Philippines
  • Country Deployed ToNew Caledonia

16 Caterpillar Dealer Trained Technicians recruited for New Caledonia new equipment assembly and MARC Mine Sites.

Read case study Case Study 01: Philippine Caterpillar Mechanics to PNG — Visas in 4 Weeks Papua New Guinea

Case Study 01: Philippine Caterpillar Mechanics to PNG — Visas in 4 Weeks

Caterpillar Dealer
  • Countries Recruited FromThe Philippines
  • Country Deployed ToPapua New Guinea

Very large recuitment contract, Internationals deployed to Papua New Guinea monthly for 4 years.

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Migration Success Stories

Real People A New Life

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Monica from Zambia to Australia – Women in Mining Zambia → Australia

Monica from Zambia to Australia – Women in Mining

Dual Trade HV Electrician - ANZSCO 341112 and Automotive Electrician - ANZSCO 321111

After a very interesting conversation Dennis wrote one line, and one line only.. “Monica has hire, hire hire written all over her.”

Read their story Kenny from Zambia to Australia Zambia → Australia

Kenny from Zambia to Australia

Diesel Motor Mechanic - ANZSCO 321212

Kenny’s made some good friends both at work and socially in Australia, and really enjoys the work.

Read their story Jock From Scotland To Australia Scotland → Australia

Jock From Scotland To Australia

Caterpillar Dealer Trained Technician

Currently the Area Field Service Manager, Jock worked his way up through the Australian Caterpillar Dealership.

Read their story Patrick From Zambia To Australia Zambia → Australia

Patrick From Zambia To Australia

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Patrick is a man of few words – he hopes that his worker’s journey inspires and encourages workers to never give up their dreams.

Read their story William From Malawi To Australia Malawi → Australia

William From Malawi To Australia

Caterpillar Dealer and Komatsu Trained Technician

Fault finding in the pit at 2am, fixing Komatsu PC2000 excavators, William is THE person to go to.

Read their story Karl From England To Australia England → Australia

Karl From England To Australia

Caterpillar Dealer Trained Technician

In the UK I used to have to work 6 long days a week and coupled with the traffic jams and long journey times.

Read their story Mompati from Botswana to Ireland Botswana → Ireland

Mompati from Botswana to Ireland

Scania Trained HGV Mechanic

Mompati had worked for the Scania Dealership for over 12 years, and he was ready to seek new challenges outside of Botswana.

Read their story Leon From Wales To Australia Wales → Australia

Leon From Wales To Australia

Caterpillar Dealer Trained Technician

The Australian Caterpillar Dealer required no convincing, the supervisors on the shop floor being loud and clear “if they get past Dennis, we want them”.

Read their story Virgil from South Africa to Australia South Africa → Australia

Virgil from South Africa to Australia

Caterpillar Dealer Trained Technician

Virgil was clearly a great allrounder – and he loved being able to converse with people that knew what they were talking about.

Read their story Neil From The Philippines To Papua New Guinea Philippines → Papua New Guinea

Neil From The Philippines To Papua New Guinea

Caterpillar Dealer Trained Technician

We were certain that Neil was someone that the Caterpillar Dealer would be interested to talk with.

Read their story Motshidisi From Botswana To Australia Botswana → Australia

Motshidisi From Botswana To Australia

Caterpillar Dealer Trained Technician

Where did Motshidisi’s journey with Skilled Migration Group begin? We first met Motshidisi in Lusaka, Zambia.

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Google Reviews from The Skilled Migration Group Google Maps Listing

Excellent5.073 reviews

In fact Mr.Dennis , Paget , Joan and the entire skilled migration group are very honest and always ready to assist in any information you need throughout the entire process. I have always been advocating to my colleagues the need to use skilled migration group limited as their gateway of securing a job in Australia, because everything about skilled migration is genuine. I can not hesitate to rate skilled migration with a 5 star. You really deserve it. I am now an advocate. Any time I receive your forecast about job I will always share to my colleagues who do not know the good work that skilled migration is doing. You do not need to pay any money to skilled migration group for employment however you only need to have work experience and proper documents and that is all.

Yussif Mohammed salis Edited 3 hours ago

Skilled migration group is the best migration agency in Australia.They helped reunite me with my family,and I am truly grateful for their outstanding support throughout the process.Their team is professional, reliable,and always delivers prompt,on -time service.I highly recommend skilled Migration group to anyone looking for trustworthy and efficient migration assistance.

Webby Kanyemesha a week ago

My family and I had an excellent experience with Skilled Migration Group throughout our visa application process. From the beginning, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and always willing to assist whenever we had questions or concerns. A special thank you to Mr Dennis, Frances and Natalie for their outstanding support, guidance, and dedication. They kept us informed at every stage of the process and made what could have been a stressful journey much easier and more manageable. Their honesty, transparency, and commitment to helping clients gave us confidence throughout the entire process. We truly appreciated the courteous and prompt service we received. I highly recommend Skilled Migration Group to anyone seeking immigration or international recruitment advice. Thank you for helping my family achieve this important milestone. — Godwin Banda & Family

godwin banda Edited a month ago

pascal Bwembya 8 months ago

Having heard of how stressful acquiring a Family Visa can be, my experience with Skilled Migration Group Limited was different. Their patience, support and professionalism is unmatched. They gave me time to secure all the documents, were readily available for inquiries and guided me all through the process. As a wife of a skilled worker in Australia am really grateful to Skills Migration Group for securing our family Visas on time. Despite all the minor hiccups along the process they maintained a calm composure and encouraged us. When it comes to Family Visas Skills Migration Group Limited is the real deal

Nana Mumba Edited 9 months ago

Skilled Migration Group Limited

Australian Registered Migration Agents | New Zealand Licensed Immigration Advisers | International Recruitment

145 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong SAR.

888 Brunswick Street, New Farm, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 4005.

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