Employer Sponsored Visas
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Australia offers a range of employer-sponsored visa options designed to address skills shortages and provide pathways for skilled overseas workers to secure employment. These visas provide businesses with the opportunity to sponsor qualified professionals when suitable Australian workers are unavailable. Below is an overview of key employer-sponsored visas and their requirements.
Subclass 407 - Training Visa
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The Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 407) is ideal for individuals looking to undertake workplace-based training in Australia to enhance their skills in a nominated position. This visa is temporary, allowing applicants to stay for up to two years.
Key Features:
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Provides structured training in a specific occupation, tertiary study area, or professional development program.
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Allows secondary applicants (family members) to be included in the visa application.
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Employers must provide a formal training plan and ensure that trainees gain relevant work experience.
Employer Sponsored Visa Australia Requirements:
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The business must be actively and lawfully operating in Australia.
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Employers must comply with business sponsorship obligations and provide proper training facilities.
Visa Benefits:
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Helps applicants develop skills relevant to their profession under a structured visa program.
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Allows trainees to live in Australia temporarily while gaining workplace experience.
482 - Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa
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The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa enables employers to address skill shortages by sponsoring skilled overseas workers. This visa is suitable when employers cannot find a suitably skilled Australian worker for a nominated position.
Streams:
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Short-Term Stream: For occupations on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), allowing applicants to stay for up to two years (or four years if covered by an international trade agreement). A pathway to permanent residence may be available after two years.
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Medium-Term Stream: For critical skills occupations on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), allowing stays of up to four years with a permanent residency visa pathway after two years.
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Labour Agreement Stream: For employers with a labour agreement with the Australian Government to sponsor workers outside the standard list of occupations.
Employer Obligations:
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Must be approved as a standard business sponsor.
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Demonstrate genuine skill shortages and conduct labour market testing to confirm that no suitable Australian workers are available.
Pathway to Permanent Residency:
Workers may transition to permanent employer-sponsored visas such as the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa after meeting residency and employment conditions.
Subclass 494 - Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa
The Subclass 494 Employer-Sponsored Visa is designed for regional employers to fill demand visa positions in designated regional areas. It allows skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia for up to five years.
Key Features:
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Requires employers to operate in regional Australia and meet employer-sponsored visa requirements.
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Workers can apply for permanent residency after three years of employment in a regional area.
Pathway to Permanent Residency:
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Eligible workers can transition to a permanent visa through the Subclass 191 Visa after three years.
Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa
The Subclass 186 Employer-Sponsored Visa grants permanent residence to sponsor skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer. This visa has two key streams:
Streams:
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Direct Entry Stream: For applicants who have never worked in Australia or have limited work experience in the country.
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Temporary Residence Transition Stream: Available to Subclass 482 visa holders who have worked with the same employer for at least two years.
Employer Obligations:
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Employers must demonstrate a genuine need for the nominated position.
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Meet salary and employment conditions comparable to those offered to Australian workers.
Pathway to Permanent Residency:
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Workers on a Subclass 482 visa can transition to permanent residence through the 186 Employer-Sponsored Visa after fulfilling work experience and employment requirements.
Employer Requirements:
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Employers must show they operate in a regional area and meet the employer-sponsored visa requirements.
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Sponsoring businesses must demonstrate the necessity of the role and comply with labor market testing where required.
Pathway to Permanent Residency:
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After three years of work in a regional area, workers on the 494 employer-sponsored visa can apply for permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa.
Why Choose Guney Migration Consultancy?
Navigating Australia's visa options and immigration process can be complex due to evolving regulations and eligibility requirements. Seeking expert guidance ensures a smoother visa application process and enhances the chances of securing a successful visa grant.
Guney Migration Consultancy provides expert support tailored to each applicant’s situation. Led by Ceren Guney, a migration lawyer, and Feriha Guney (MARN 0960690), a registered migration agent, the firm specializes in assisting applicants with:
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Skills assessment and meeting character requirements
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Understanding eligibility criteria, including the age limit for certain visas
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Meeting the requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs
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Ensuring compliance with standard business sponsorship and nomination obligations
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If you are a New Zealand citizen, a United Kingdom professional, or an international worker seeking employer sponsorship, Guney Migration Consultancy can provide the expertise you need. Contact us today to explore your Australian visa opportunities and take the first step towards becoming a permanent resident in Australia.