If you plan to come to Australia for work, you will need to do so under a visa that best suits the work you intend to do and the length for which you wish to stay in Australia. Employer Sponsored Visas allow skilled overseas workers to live and work in Australia for their nominating Australian employer.
Below are the possible pathways for working within Australia under an employer sponsored arrangement.
Temporary Work (Skilled Visa)
Subclass: 482
Overview:
This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers from outside of Australia where the employer can’t source an appropriate skilled worker.
Basic Eligibility:
- You must be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor
- You must have the right skills for the occupation
- You must meet the relevant English language requirements
- Meet health and character requirements
Detail:
Under this temporary visa you can stay for up to 2 years or up to 4 years.
Short Term stream occupations can be granted visa for up to 2 year visas
Medium Term stream occupations can be granted visa up to 4 years and have a pathway to subclass 186 Permanent Sponsored visa.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa
Subclass: 494
Overview:
This visa allows skilled workers who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia to live and work in Australia for up to 5 years.
Basic Eligibility:
- You must be nominated by an approved Australian employer for a job in regional Australia
- You must be under 45 years of age
- You must meet the skills, qualifications and English language requirements
Detail:
This visa will lead to Permanent Residency subclass 191 visa if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Our experienced team of Migration Agents will assess your application and determine the best strategy and stream for your application.
Employer Nomination Scheme
Subclass: 186
Overview:
This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently.
Basic Eligibility:
- You must have the necessary skills for the occupation
- You must be nominated by an Australian employer
- You must meet health and character requirements
- Meet the English competency requirements
- Meet the health and character requirements
Detail:
There are 3 streams for applying under this class including the Direct Entry stream, a Labour Agreement or the Temporary Residency Transition stream. All streams result in permanent residency. Our experienced team of Migration Agents will assess your application and determine the best strategy and stream for your application.
Information For Businesses Wishing To Sponsor Staff
If you are a business wishing to sponsor skilled staff and would like assistance in understanding your obligations as an Approved Sponsor, we can assist by offering short or long-term advisory services on compliance matters.
Click here for more information on employer compliance.
Employer Nomination Scheme
Subclass: 186
Overview:
This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently.
Basic Eligibility:
- You must have the necessary skills for the occupation
- You must be nominated by an Australian employer
- You must meet health and character requirements
- Meet the English competency requirements
- Meet the health and character requirements
Detail:
There are 3 streams for applying under this class including the Direct Entry stream, a Labour Agreement or the Temporary Residency Transition stream. All streams result in permanent residency. Our experienced team of Migration Agents will assess your application and determine the best strategy and stream for your application.
Temporary Work (Skilled Visa)
Subclass: 482
Overview:
This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers from outside of Australia where the employer can’t source an appropriate skilled worker.
Basic Eligibility:
- You must be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor
- You must have the right skills for the occupation
- You must meet the relevant English language requirements
- Meet health and character requirements
Detail:
Under this temporary visa you can stay for up to 2 years or up to 4 years.
Short Term stream occupations can be granted visa for up to 2 year visas
Medium Term stream occupations can be granted visa up to 4 years and have a pathway to subclass 186 Permanent Sponsored visa.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa
Subclass: 494
Overview:
This visa allows skilled workers who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia to live and work in Australia for up to 5 years.
Basic Eligibility:
- You must be nominated by an approved Australian employer for a job in regional Australia
- You must be under 45 years of age
- You must meet the skills, qualifications and English language requirements
Detail:
This visa will lead to Permanent Residency subclass 191 visa if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Our experienced team of Migration Agents will assess your application and determine the best strategy and stream for your application.
Information For Businesses Wishing To Sponsor Staff
If you are a business wishing to sponsor skilled staff and would like assistance in understanding your obligations as an Approved Sponsor, we can assist by offering short or long-term advisory services on compliance matters.
Click here for more information on employer compliance.