- Lawfully operating business in Australia
- Demonstrate genuine need for position
- Meet labour market testing (advertise locally)
- Offer market salary rates (minimum TSMIT)
- No adverse information against business
- Meet training obligations
Application Process
Employer-Sponsored Immigration
Employer-sponsored visas enable Australian businesses to fill skill shortages with qualified international workers. These visas provide pathways to permanent residence and allow skilled workers with job offers from approved Australian employers to live and work in Australia.
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Job offer from approved Australian employer required
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Multiple visa pathways from temporary to permanent
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Clear routes to permanent residence via ENS 186
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Regional opportunities with additional benefits
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Priority processing for critical skills
Visa Categories
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482
Subclass 482 - Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS)
Temporary visa allowing skilled workers to work for approved sponsors for 2-4 years. Short-term stream for 2 years (renewable once), Medium-term stream for 4 years with pathway to PR. -
186
Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
Permanent residence visa for skilled workers nominated by their employer. Direct Entry stream for new applicants, Temporary Residence Transition for TSS holders, Labour Agreement stream. -
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Subclass 494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional
5-year provisional visa for regional Australia. Pathway to permanent residence via subclass 191 after 3 years. Access to wider range of occupations in regional areas. -
407
Subclass 407 - Training Visa
For workplace-based training or professional development up to 2 years. Must have sponsorship from approved organization with structured training program. -
408
Subclass 408 - Temporary Activity
Short-term specialized work including entertainment, sports, research, and special programs. Various streams with different requirements and validity periods. -
L&D
Labour Agreements & DAMA
Negotiated agreements for industries with demonstrated labour shortages. Designated Area Migration Agreements for regional areas with unique concessions.
Key Benefits
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Job Security
Secure employment with committed Australian employer sponsor -
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Family Inclusion
Include spouse/partner and dependent children in application -
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PR Pathway
Clear progression from temporary to permanent residence -
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Career Growth
Access to Australian job market and career development -
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Regional Benefits
Additional concessions and opportunities in regional areas -
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Priority Processing
Faster processing for critical skills and regional positions
Requirements
Employer Requirements
- Full-time position (minimum 35 hours/week)
- Genuine position in the business
- Occupation on relevant list
- Meet ANZSCO skill level requirements
- Market salary for the role
- Position located at business premises
Applicant Requirements
- Skills and experience for the role
- English language requirements
- Health and character clearances
- Genuine intention to work for sponsor
- Age requirements (if applicable)
- Skills assessment (if required)