EMPLOYER SPONSORED VISA
- Employer Sponsored Visa
- Employer Nomination Scheme
(Subclass 186) - Temporary Skill Shortage Visa
(Subclass 482) - Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa
(Subclass 494) - Training Visa
(Subclass 407)
Employer-Sponsored Visa is the category where the Australian employers sponsor specific professionals to serve their business needs. This visa allows international skilled professionals to seek employment and work for Australian employers. This category includes the following visa types:
- Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)
- Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 494)
- Training Visa (Subclass 407)
Both the employers and employees must be aware of the visa conditions and regulations and make sure that none of the conditions are breached from any side. You can apply for the visa as your employer lodges its application to sponsor and nominate you in the designation.
With his visa, you can:
- Work in Australia for up to four years
- Bring your family to work or study in Australia
- Travel in and outside Australia frequently within the visa duration
Note: The visa rules and requirements undergo frequent updates as per the need of Australian business environment. This is because the visa intends to address the skilled labor shortage Australian employers (have been) face(ing) in their business operations. You might also need to demonstrate your English Proficiency Test reports to apply for this visa.
FAQs
An employer-sponsored visa is a visa category that enables skilled workers to reside and work in Australia for either a limited period or indefinitely, based on the specific subclass of the visa. An Australian employer sponsors these visas for applicants with skills that they genuinely need.
Various types of visas sponsored by employers are available in Australia, such as the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186), Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482), Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa – Subclass 494, Training Visa (Subclass 407), and Temporary Work Visa (Subclass 457).
The eligibility requirements differ based on the type of visa, however, typically, individuals must possess suitable skills, qualifications, and work experience in their chosen field. They also have to fulfill English language prerequisites and health and character standards.
Employers must initially gain approval as sponsors from the Australian government. After being approved, they have the ability to choose a qualified employee for a specific job. The employee can subsequently request the appropriate visa according to this selection.
A skills assessment may be necessary for certain visa types to demonstrate you possess the required qualifications and skills for your chosen occupation.
Certainly, it is common for family members (such as a spouse and dependent children) to be added to the visa request as secondary applicants. They will be entitled to the same rights and conditions as the main visa holder.
Indeed, certain visas sponsored by employers offer a route to obtaining permanent residency, like the ENS and RSMS visas. Under certain conditions, the TSS visa could also provide a route to obtaining permanent residency.
Employer-Sponsored Visas mandate sponsorship from an endorsed Australian employer. You need a job offer from an employer who is ready to sponsor you.
Indeed, the majority of Employer-Sponsored Visas mandate that candidates satisfy minimum English language proficiency criteria. The level of English needed will vary based on the visa subclass and your job. IELTS and PTE are both standardized English language proficiency tests.
There is no age limit for the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (subclass 482). Yet, for the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (subclass 186), you need to be below 45 years old when applying.
The time taken to process applications differs based on the visa category and personal situation. Visit the Department of Home Affairs website to see the latest processing times. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494
Indeed, every visa applicant, along with their family members, typically must complete a medical evaluation to fulfill the health guidelines.
Employer Nomination Scheme is a Permanent Residency visa. If you are an overseas skilled worker and want to work and live in Australia permanently, this visa for you. One or more of the Australian employers have to nominate you before you apply for this visa.
Eligibility Criteria for Applicants
To be eligible for this visa, you must:
- Be less than 50 years unless exempted
- Be nomination by an Australian employer in legally operation in Australia
- Apply within 6 months of getting a nomination
- Acquire skills and qualifications for the position
- Have English Language Proficiency Test report unless exempted
Eligibility Criteria for Nominating Employers
To be an eligible nominating employer, you must:
- Be operating in Australia legally and actively
- Have met the training benchmark (A or B) requirements (1 % or 2 %)
- Have a genuine requirement to fill a skilled position for full time at least for 2 years
- Have complied with Australian immigration and workplace laws
- Be paying as per industry standards
- Not provide any contradictory information identified about you or your business
Health & Character Requirements
You and all the family members included in the application must provide:
- Certificates of medical examinations undergone within 12 months of lodging the visa application
- Police certificates with no criminal convictions in the last ten years
There are three major streams under Employer Nomination Scheme Visa, which are:
It is for skilled workers who have never, or only briefly, worked in Australia. It might be suitable for you if you do not qualify for the Temporary Residence Transition Stream.
- Staying Options: Permanent residency in Australia.
- Fees: The visa application fee starts from AUD 4,115.
- Processing Time: Approximately 6 to 8 months for most applications.
Requirements
To apply for this visa, you must:
- be nominated by an Australian employer
- have a relevant occupation on the skilled occupation list
- have at least three years of relevant work experience, and meet the skills, qualifications
- have English language requirements (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
Note: Under 18 secondary applicants must meet the Functional English Ability (IELTS 4.5 in last 12 months)
FAQs
The Subclass 186 visa, known as the Employer Nomination Scheme, grants permanent residency to skilled workers selected by an Australian employer to settle and work in Australia indefinitely.
The Subclass 186 visa includes three categories: Temporary Residence Transition stream, Direct Entry stream, and Agreement stream.
The Temporary Residence Transition stream is designed for individuals holding 457/482 visas, who have been employed in the same role by their employer for a minimum of two years and whose employer intends to provide them with a permanent job opportunity.
The Direct Entry pathway is designed for candidates with little to no previous work experience in Australia or those who are not eligible for the Temporary Residence Transition pathway.
The Agreement stream is designed for individuals who are sponsored by an employer via a labor agreement.
Basic requirements consist of having an employer willing to sponsor, fulfilling the necessary skills and qualifications for the job, and meeting health and character standards.
Depending on your job and the field you are entering, a skills evaluation from an appropriate agency may be required.
The Temporary Residence Transition stream has no age restrictions. Nevertheless, Direct Entry stream requires that candidates be less than 45 years old.
Indeed, you have the option to add qualifying family members, like your spouse or significant other and reliant children, to your visa petition.
Indeed, all candidates, with the exception of those who are not required, are obliged to fulfill the English language criteria. The English proficiency needed varies based on the field and job.
Employers are required to satisfy a range of responsibilities, such as ensuring that the terms and conditions of employment are equal to or better than those of Australian workers, as well as meeting sponsorship and nomination criteria.
If you have a Subclass 186 visa through the Temporary Residence Transition stream, you have the option to switch employers as long as your new employer submits a new nomination application on your behalf.
If you have an eligible visa, you are able to request the Subclass 186 visa while being in Australia.
The processing time of a subclass 186 visa application can fluctuate. It is recommended to consult the Department of Home Affairs website for the latest processing times.
If you meet the qualifying conditions, it is possible to seek Australian citizenship after fulfilling the necessary time period and meeting residency guidelines while holding the Subclass 186 visa.
2.This visa is for the skilled workers sponsored by an employer through a labor agreement. The employers negotiate the agreement with the Australian government and employers to address the specific skill shortages in the Australian labor market.
- Staying Options: Permanent residency in Australia.
- Fees: The visa application fee starts from AUD 4,115.
- Processing Time: Varies depending on the complexity of the labor agreement.
Requirements
To apply for this visa, you must:
- be nominated by an employer who has a labor agreement with the Australian government
- meet the age, skills, and English language requirements specified in the labor agreement
- comply with all other conditions of the visa.
This visa is for Temporary Work (Skilled) visa or Temporary Skill Shortage visa holders who have worked for their employer for at least three years. You can apply for this visa if you hold any of the above mentioned visa and your employer intends to offer you a permanent employment.
- Staying Options: Permanent residency in Australia.
- Fees: The visa application fee starts from AUD 4,115.
- Processing Time: Approximately 6 to 8 months for most applications.
Requirements
To apply for this visa, you must:
- have worked for their nominating employer full-time for at least three years
- have a genuine need for the position, and meet the required skills and qualifications
- have your employer complied with Australian immigration and workplace laws
- have English Language Proficiency Test (IELTS 5, not less than 5), unless exempted.
Note: under 18 secondary applicants must have Functional English Ability (IELTS 4.5) in the last 12 months unless exempted.
With this visa, you can:
- Live, study and work in Australia for an indefinite period
- Enrol in Medicare to cover health care costs
- Apply for Australian citizenship on satisfying the criteria
- Sponsor other eligible relatives for permanent residence in Australia
- Visit Australia frequently for 5 years from the date visa is granted
- Include your spouse and your or your partner’s (step) child
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482), introduced by Australian Department of Home Affairs aims to address the skilled worker’s shortage. If you are a skilled overseas professional, looking for an opportunity to work in Australia, this visa is for you. Australian employers, who are unable to source their designations through Australian citizens, recruit overseas talents to fulfil the vacancies. If you think it suits you, please note that you must be sponsored by an approved business, and you have to be nominated under an approved occupation.
Skilled Occupation List
- Health Workers
- Accommodation and Hospitality Managers
- Accountants
- Actuary
- Acupuncturist
- Advertising Managers
- Aeronautical Engineers
- Pilots
- Agricultural Consultant/Engineers/Scientists/Technicians/
- Air-conditioning and Mechanical Services Plumbers
Discover more options for the in-demand occupations that suit you at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list
Applicant Eligibility
Have a look at the set of criteria to meet for these streams of visa. You must:
- Have a minimum of 2-years work experience in the occupation selected
- Hold a sanctioned nomination by an approved sponsor
- Have completed any skills assessment/ Qualification requisites
- Hold a valid English language proficiency proof fulfilling the minimum language criteria
- Have a valid functional visa, a subclass 010 (Bridging A) visa, a subclass 020 (Bridging B) visa or a Subclass 030 (Bridging C) visa, if you are in Australia at the time of lodging the application.
- Meet any other requirements or conditions that applies to your visa application.
- Fulfil the conditions for health and character
- Fulfil the specific requirements of the individual stream
Nominators Eligibility
As an employer, you must meet these criteria to be able to sponsor an overseas applicant to fill any skilled position:
- Be a legally operating business in Australia
- Have a standard business sponsorship
- Pay the sponsorship fees is AUD420
The sponsorship will be valid for a period of five years from the date of its approval. To sponsor an overseas employee for an occupation in the list of eligible skilled occupation (MLTSSL or STSOL), you must:
- Submit a valid employment contract
- Pay the salary equivalent to or more than Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) for the respective occupation
- Specify the location and period of the job in the nomination
- Give the evidence of Labor Market Testing (where required)
- Pay the fees of AUD330
English Language Requirements
- For Short-Term Stream: IELTS 5, not less than 4.5 or equivalent
- For Medium-Term Stream: IELTS 5, not less than 5 or equivalent
Health and Character Requirements
To meet the Health and Character Requirements, you, along with your family members (included in the application) must:
- Provide valid Medical Examination report obtained before 12 months from application date
- Police Clearance Certificate
Including family members in the application
You can include your spouse and your and your partner’s (step) child. The application generally has 3 steps:
- an application of sponsorship by an approved business
- a nomination application for a skilled position
- visa application
This visa application can turn complicated since there are a number of conditions. Make sure that you are completely aware of them and meet the complete set of criteria. Professional guidance and advice increases the chances of visa approval. Further Education and Migration Services has a glorious history rendering successful migration services to our clients for years. Seek help form one of our Registered Migration Agents if you do not need any hustle or complications. Our team will guide you throughout the process and lead you through.
Visa Streams
Applying from or outside Australia, you can work have this visa under one of the following streams:
- Short-Term Stream - You are eligible to apply for this visa stream if you have an approved business sponsor you in one of the occupations listed above. As an applicant, you can have one temporary visa as a primary applicant. With this visa, you can work in Australia on a designation for 2-4 years. It can be renewed only once while you are in Australia. To apply for this visa, you will have to fulfil the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement.
- Medium-Term Stream - You can apply for this visa if an Australian sponsor is willing to sponsor in an occupation listed on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list . You can apply for this visa multiple times and having this visa, you can work in Australia for up to 4 years.
- Labor Agreement Stream - You can be eligible to apply for this visa stream if an Australian employer has a labor agreement with the Department of Home Affairs and wants to sponsor you.
FAQs
The TSS Visa (Subclass 482) is a temporary work visa permitting skilled workers to work in Australia for up to four years under an approved employer. It is created to tackle the lack of skills in the Australian workforce.
The TSS Visa includes two primary pathways: the Short-Term stream and the Medium-Term stream. The Short-Term stream permits workers to remain for a maximum of two years, while the Medium-Term stream allows workers to stay for a maximum of four years.
In order to qualify for the TSS Visa, a sponsoring employer in Australia is required. In order for you to be considered, your employer needs to be an authorized sponsor and recommend you for a role that aligns with your expertise and credentials.
Requirements for the TSS Visa include meeting skill and qualification criteria for the specified job, satisfying English language standards, being sponsored by an approved employer, and meeting health and character prerequisites.
Whether a skills assessment is necessary is determined by the nominated occupation and the criteria established by the appropriate skills assessing authority in Australia. Certain jobs may necessitate a skills evaluation prior to seeking the TSS Visa.
You are allowed to add specific family members to your TSS Visa application, like your husband or wife and children who are financially reliant on you. You and they will have equal rights to work and study while in Australia.
Switching to the TSS Visa from another visa while in Australia is possible in certain situations. Nonetheless, there are specific criteria and requirements that must be met, therefore, it is advisable to seek advice from the Department of Home Affairs or a licensed migration agent.
There is no set age requirement for the TSS Visa (Subclass 482). Nevertheless, individuals aged 45 and above may encounter extra evaluation concerning their health insurance needs.
Indeed, it is possible to include additional family members in your TSS Visa application by submitting a separate visa application for them at a later time. You can achieve this as long as you keep fulfilling the necessary visa criteria.
Certainly, meeting specific requirements can lead TSS Visa (Subclass 482) holders to permanent residency via Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186) or Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa (subclass 187).
Certainly, it is possible to switch employers while under a TSS Visa (Subclass 482). Nevertheless, your prospective employer needs to be endorsed as a sponsor and submit a fresh nomination for your role. You must inform the Department of Home Affairs about the change as well.
The cost of the TSS Visa Application Fee can differ based on the applicant's situation and whether they are applying under the Short-Term or Medium-Term stream. The Department of Home Affairs website will provide details regarding the cost.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa is a newly introduced visa category, replacing Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 187) Visa. This is a provisional employer-sponsored visa that allows employers to nominate skilled workers. If you are overseas skilled worker, willing to work and stay in Australia, this visa can help you capitalize your dreams. Although having this visa doesn’t grant Permanent Residency, you will be eligible to apply for Skilled Regional Permanent Residency Visa (subclass 191) in the future.
Applicants Eligibility
As a skilled professional, you must meet the following requirements to apply for this visa, make sure that you:
- Possess a skills assessment
- Relevant work experience of 3 years on a full-time basis
- Your age should not exceed 45 years
- Show proofs of Competent English
Employers’ Eligibility
Australian employers have to meet these criteria to sponsor an employee as a nominator. You must:
- be located in the designated regional area (Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast, Geelong, Perth and Sunshine Coast). However, Wollongong, Newcastle and New South Wales Central Coast are potential regional areas of Australia.
- require approval from Regional Certifying Body (RCB) in your specific area
- hold a genuine position, operating full-time for at least five days weekly
- issue salary not less than the market salary rate.
Does it lead to Permanent Residency?
It is a 5-years visa, and doesn’t lead you to Permanent Residency directly. However, it makes you eligible for Skilled Regional Permanent Residency Visa through which, you can access Permanent Residency. These are the criteria to meet before you get Permanent Residency:
- Work in the designated regional area for three years while you are holding a 494 visa
- Provide annual earnings of 3 years. It is your partner whose name is part of the 494 visa application.
- Only one of the partners is part of the visa application.
- Your partner has to be the principal applicant of Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa. Both partners, however, have to meet the annual earning requirement.
FAQs
The Subclass 494 Visa permits skilled workers to be employed by an authorized employer in a specified regional area of Australia. The Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)) visa offers a route to permanent residency.
In order to qualify for this visa, you need to have a job listed on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), receive a job offer from a employer in a specific regional area, satisfy the skills and English language criteria, and clear health and character assessments.
The ROL is a compilation of jobs needed in specified regions of Australia. In order to seek the Subclass 494 Visa, your job must be included in this roster.
To apply for this visa, you need to have a legitimate job offer from an employer in a specified regional area. The employer needs to be an authorized sponsor and put you forward for the visa.
In general, you must show proficient English language abilities. Achieving this can be accomplished by presenting the findings of a recognized English proficiency exam like IELTS, or by demonstrating experience with English education.
Yes, it is possible to add specific family members to your visa request, like your husband or wife and children who rely on you. Their visa conditions will be identical to yours.
The processing time of visas can differ based on personal situations and the workload of the visa office. You have the option to review the approximate processing times on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Certainly, it is possible to seek permanent residency via the Subclass 191 visa, as long as you satisfy specific criteria related to residency and employment.
The Subclass 494 Visa is typically given for a maximum of five years, based on the duration of the job agreement.
Usually, you are required to be employed by your sponsoring company in the specific role within the specified rural location. Obtaining a new visa and sponsorship may be necessary when switching jobs.
Indeed, in certain situations, it is possible to include qualified additional applicants (such as family members) on your visa post-approval. There are certain prerequisites and criteria that must be met in order to do it.
Certainly, it is possible to pursue studies in Australia with a Subclass 494 Visa, however, you will not be eligible for financial assistance from the government for higher education.
If your employer stops sponsoring you, you must quickly find another employer to sponsor you or make alternative visa plans within a certain timeframe.
You might be eligible to request the Subclass 494 Visa while in Australia if you have a qualifying visa. Nevertheless, you need to fulfill certain criteria in order to accomplish it.
Subclass 494 Visa holders could qualify for permanent residency via the Subclass 191 visa after meeting specific criteria, such as holding the 494 Visa for a set time and meeting income criteria.
If you are aspiring to develop and enhance your skills and abilities to promote your academic and professional career aspects, or looking for practical approach to maximize the potentials in your current occupation, you can enjoy an amazing opportunity to get trained in Australia. Training Visa (Subclass 407) can offer you with this platform where you can enhance your skills and grow competence in your profession.
This visa allows you to visit Australia on a temporary basis and participate in an occupation training or professional development. You can involve in one of these occupational training under this visa:
- Workplace-based training to acquire registration or licensing: This is the training you require to obtain registration, membership or licensing to start an occupation in your home country or in Australia.
- Structured Workplace-based training to enhance skills: This training requires you to be nominated by an approved temporary activities sponsor in Australia for a skilled occupation that need structured workplace-based training to enhance skills.
- Training to enhance skills and competence: You can acquire this training under 3 categories:
- Overseas Qualification: This category is for overseas students, aspiring practical training, research or observation as a part of their degree or course.
- Government Support: If you need support of a government agency of your home country or Australia to get a structured workplace-based occupational training, this visa can assist you.
- Professional Development: This category is for overseas employers willing to provide tailored professional development program to their employees for their organizational prosperity.
With this Visa, you can:
- Apply for the visa both onshore and offshore
- Live in Australia for up to 2 years and complete the training specified in your application
- Leave and re-enter Australia frequently till the visa is valid
- Bring eligible family members to accompany you in Australia
Applicant’s Eligibility
As an aspiring applicant to apply for this visa, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age (unless you are exempt)
- Be sponsored by an approved sponsor whether to participate in professional development program or occupational training
- Be nominated for an approved occupation by the Australian organization if it is not a Commonwealth agency.
- Be invited to apply for the visa if the sponsor is a Commonwealth agency
- Get occupational training directly by the sponsor, unless exempted
- Only participate in the occupational training that meets the criteria for one of the nomination eligibility types
- Be proficient in functional English to acquire training and meet occupational health and safety standards
- Have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily
- Have sufficient financial backup and arrangements for health insurance for yourself and accompanying family members for the duration of stay in Australia
Sponsor’s Eligibility
As a sponsor, you must:
- Be either an organization operating legally in Australia, a government agency or a foreign government agency
- Provide the occupational training directly, unless exempted
- Have no unfavorable information identified about you or any other person associated with you unless it is reasoned for the Immigration Department to ignore
- Have the ability to comply with all the sponsorship obligations
Nominator’s Eligibility
As a nominator, before you nominate an employee, you must:
- Be an approved temporary activity sponsor
OR
Have lodged an application to become an approved temporary activity sponsor
The nomination will not be considered unless the sponsorship is approved.
Family Members to Include in the Visa Application
You can include following family members in your visa application:
- Partner (Married or de facto)
- Your or your partner’s dependent child (up to 23 years of age)
You must have an evidence to support a claimed family relationship. You must also have a written statement including an approval from your sponsor to sponsor your family members.
FAQs
The Training Visa (Subclass 407) is designed for those who want to participate in occupational training or professional development in Australia.
In order to be eligible for the Subclass 407 Visa, individuals must require occupational training, have a sponsor from an eligible organization, and fulfill specific health and character criteria.
The length of time allowed on a 407 Visa is usually up to 2 years, based on the particular training course.
Certainly, individuals with a 407 Visa are permitted to work, however, their employment must be in roles that are closely linked to their field of study.
Candidates need to show that they have enough money to sustain themselves while in Australia, including having health insurance.
In fact, a 407 Visa necessitates endorsement from an authorized entity that puts forward the candidate for the visa.
Indeed, it is possible to include family members in the 407 Visa application.
The training must be related to the applicant's professional development or job and focus on occupational skills.
The processing times of a 407 Visa application may differ. I suggest reviewing the most recent updates on the Australian Government's immigration site.
The 407 Visa is only a temporary visa and does not result in immediate permanent residency. It is mainly used for the purpose of professional growth and training.