Employer Sponsored Visas (Australia)
The Employer Sponsored Visa programs allow Australian businesses to address skills shortages by sponsoring skilled migrants when they are unable to fill positions locally. If you are an Australian business struggling to fill job vacancies locally, sponsoring a skilled migrant through an employer sponsored visa program may help meet your skills needs.
There are three types of employer sponsored visas in Australia:
- The Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) allows holders to remain in Australia
for up to four years with the option to apply for permanent residency if eligible. - The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 494) allows holders
to live and work in regional Australia for up to 5 years with the possibility of applying
for permanent residency. - The Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) is a permanent visa that allows holders
to work and live in Australia indefinitely.
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186 Work visa allows employers to hire foreign workers on a permanent basis to address skills shortages within the Australian workforce. The Subclass 186 visa is a permanent residency visa that requires the sponsorship of a nominating employer. The 186 Visa is a common pathway for existing 482 TSS […]
Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 494
This is a provisional visa introduced in November 2019. It has been designed to replace the Subclass 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme)visa. The Subclass 494 visa will allow you to stay in Australia for a period of 5 years from when your visa is granted.The 494 visa is a temporary visa that allows skilled workers […]
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Subclass 482
The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Subclass 482 allows employers to address labour shortages by hiring skilled workers from overseas if theyare unable to find a suitable candidate in Australia. This visa is temporary, allowing skilled workers to work in Australia for up to four years ifthey are sponsored by an approved Australian employer. To apply […]