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Employer Sponsored Visa

The Employer Sponsored Visa allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia with support from an approved employer.

What is an Employer Sponsored Visa?

An Employer Sponsored Visa allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas for roles where local talent is unavailable. It can provide temporary work opportunities or a pathway to permanent residency.

Key Condition: Employers must show a genuine need for the role and that no suitable Australian candidate is available.

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Types of Employer Sponsored Visas

1. Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)
  • Grants skilled professionals permanent residency in Australia
  • Requires nomination by an Australian employer.
  • Includes three streams:
    Direct EntryTemporary Residence TransitionLabour Agreement
  • Benefits:
    - Live and work anywhere in Australia.
    - Access Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare).
    - Sponsor relatives for permanent residency.
    - Pathway to Australian citizenship.
2. Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 187)
  • For skilled workers nominated by employers in regional Australia.
  • Designed to address skill shortages in regional communities.
  • Includes esidence Transition streams.
  • Benefits:
    - Live and work permanently in regional areas.
    - Access public healthcare.
    - Sponsor eligible family members.
    - Apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible).
3. Skills in Demand Visa – Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482)
  • Allows employers to sponsor skilled workers for short-term or medium-term positions.
  • Tailored to roles on the Short-term, Medium-term, or Regional Occupation Lists.
  • Benefits:
    - Live and work in Australia temporarily.
    - Include family members in your visa application.
    - Some visa holders may transition to permanent residency.
  • Ideal for addressing immediate workforce gaps when local candidates are unavailable.

Employer Sponsored Visa Application Process

  • Step 1 – Business Eligibility
  • The employer must demonstrate that their business is genuine, active, and legally operating in Australia, meeting all sponsorship requirements.
  • Step 2 – Nomination by Employer
  • The employer nominates the role, ensuring it is full-time and listed on the relevant skilled occupation list, aligning with Australian workforce needs.
  • Step 3 – Visa Application
  • The applicant submits the visa application and must meet key requirements, including qualifications, relevant work experience, English proficiency, and age criteria.