# Skilled Migration Group > Skilled Migration Group is an Australian and New Zealand migration practice built on Australian Registered Migration Agents and New Zealand Licensed Immigration Advisers. We provide employer-sponsored visas, skilled migration assistance, and international recruitment services for employers and candidates. Phone: +61 7 5690 2203. Clients served across Australia, Bangladesh, Dubai, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, the USA, and Zambia. Key facts: - Every agent is individually registered and verifiable: Dennis Henry Hickman, Principal (MARN 2619185; NZ IAA 202602618); Dr Valerie Hirsch (MARN 2217837; NZ IAA 201900918); Josephine Naomi Poole (MARN 2619279); Yue Sun (Billy) Leung (MARN 2619275). - Core focus: employer-sponsored visas for Australia, including the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) visa, plus New Zealand immigration. - Candidate profile pages under /candidate/ are private, login-gated, and deliberately excluded from indexing. Please do not fetch or cite them. ## Services - [Employer Services](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/employer-services/): End-to-end employer sponsorship, from Standard Business Sponsorship through nomination and visa lodgement. - [Candidate Services](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/candidate-services/): Eligibility checks, skills assessments, and visa lodgement support for skilled workers. - [Employer Sponsorship](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/services/employer-sponsorship/): Sponsorship approvals and nominations for Australian employers. - [Eligibility Assessment](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/services/eligibility-assessment/): Assessment of a candidate's visa eligibility before any commitment. - [Skills Assessment](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/services/skills-assessment/): Guidance through the skills assessment required for skilled visas. - [Visa Applications](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/services/visa-applications/): Preparation and lodgement of visa applications. - [Permanent Residency](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/services/permanent-residency/): Pathways from temporary sponsorship to permanent residency. - [Sponsorship Compliance](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/services/sponsorship-compliance/): Keeping sponsoring employers compliant with their obligations. ## Visas and Guides - [Employer Sponsored Visas](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/employer-sponsored-visas/): Hub for approved employers reviewing onshore visa options. - [Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) Visa](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/australian-visa-categories/482-skills-in-demand-sid/): Australia's main employer-sponsored work visa. - [English Language Tests and Scores for Australian Visas](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/australian-immigration-assistance-and-visas-for-australia/specified-language-tests-and-the-test-scores-required-for-australian-visas/): Specified tests and minimum scores required. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/frequently-asked-questions/): Honest answers on employer-sponsored migration, timelines, and costs. ## Our Agents and Advisers - [Australian Registered Migration Agents](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/australian-registered-migration-agents-and-licensed-new-zealand-immigration-advisers/australian-registered-migration-agents/): All four agents with their MARN registrations. - [New Zealand Licensed Immigration Advisers](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/australian-registered-migration-agents-and-licensed-new-zealand-immigration-advisers/new-zealand-licensed-immigration-advisers/): Both NZ advisers with their IAA licence numbers. - [Dennis Henry Hickman, MARN 2619185](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/australian-registered-migration-agents-and-licensed-new-zealand-immigration-advisers/australian-registered-migration-agents/australian-registered-migration-agent-dennis-henry-hickman-marn-2619185/): Principal Registered Migration Agent. - [Dr Valerie Hirsch, MARN 2217837](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/australian-registered-migration-agents-and-licensed-new-zealand-immigration-advisers/australian-registered-migration-agents/australian-registered-migration-agent-dr-valerie-hirsch-marn-2217837/): Registered Migration Agent and NZ Licensed Immigration Adviser. - [Josephine Naomi Poole, MARN 2619279](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/australian-registered-migration-agents-and-licensed-new-zealand-immigration-advisers/australian-registered-migration-agents/australian-registered-migration-agent-josephine-naomi-poole-marn-2619279/): Registered Migration Agent. - [Yue Sun (Billy) Leung, MARN 2619275](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/australian-registered-migration-agents-and-licensed-new-zealand-immigration-advisers/australian-registered-migration-agents/australian-registered-migration-agent-yue-sun-billy-leung-marn-2619275/): Registered Migration Agent. ## Results and Clients - [Case Studies](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/case-study/): International recruitment and migration case studies. - [Success Stories](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/success-stories/): Candidate journeys, e.g. Zambia, Botswana, and the UK to Australia. - [Testimonials](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/testimonials/): Client testimonials, largely from 482 visa holders. - [Our Clients](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/skilled-migration-group-our-clients/): The employers and industries we work with. ## Company - [About Us](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/about/): Founded by migrants; the story and values of the practice. - [Initial Consultation](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/initial-consultation/): Book a consultation with a registered agent. - [Contact](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/contact/): Contact details for employers and candidates. - [Policies](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/policies/): Governance framework, including code of conduct and modern slavery policy. - [Privacy Policy](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/policies/privacy-policy/): How personal information is collected, stored, and protected. - [Terms and Conditions](https://skilledmigrationgroup.com/terms-conditions/): Terms governing use of the website and services.