- Lawfully operating business in Australia
- Demonstrate genuine need for position
- Meet labour market testing requirements where applicable
- Meet market salary and applicable income threshold requirements
- No adverse information against business
- Meet applicable sponsorship obligations
Employer Visa Australia
Get sponsored by an Australian employer and work in Australia.
We help you understand the process and find the right visa.
We help you understand the process and find the right visa.
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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Processing priority may apply to certain occupations and locations
Visa Categories
- 482
Subclass 482 - Skills in Demand (SID) visa
Temporary visa for skilled workers sponsored by an approved employer, with Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams and possible PR pathways. - 186
Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
Permanent residence visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer. It includes Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition and Labour Agreement streams. - 494
Subclass 494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional
5-year provisional visa for skilled workers sponsored by an employer in designated regional Australia. Eligible visa holders may later access the subclass 191 permanent residence pathway. - 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 - ✓
Family Inclusion
Include spouse/partner and dependent children in application - ✓
PR Pathway
Clear progression from temporary to permanent residence - ✓
Career Growth
Access to Australian job market and career development - ✓
Regional Benefits
Additional concessions and opportunities in regional areas - ✓
Priority Processing
Some occupations and locations may receive priority processing.
Requirements
Employer Requirements
- Genuine nominated position meeting visa-specific employment requirements
- Genuine position in the business
- Occupation on relevant list
- Meet ANZSCO skill level requirements
- Market salary for the role
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)