Employer Sponsored Visas

The Employer Sponsored Visa programs enable Australian businesses to fill skills needs when they have been unable to fill a skilled position locally.

If you are an Australian Business having difficulty filling vacancies locally in your business, sponsoring a skilled migrant through an employer sponsored visa program may help you fill your skills needs.

 

There are three types of employer sponsored visas in Australia:

  1. Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) allows visa holders to stay in Australia for up to four years with a possibility to apply for permanent residency (if eligible);
  2. Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 494) allows visa holders to stay and work in regional Australia for up to 5 years with a possibility to apply for permanent residency;
  3. Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – permanent visa allowing visa holders to work and live in Australia indefinitely.
  • the applicant must be sponsored by an eligible Australian Employer;
  • with limited exceptions, the job the sponsor brings an overseas worker to do must be on the Skilled Occupations List.
  • the sponsor can't find an Australian citizen or permanent resident with the skills and experience needed for the job.

Employer Sponsored Visa types

Employer Sponsored Visas explained by Sydney Visa: visa types and differences

Employer sponsored visas: frequently asked questions

Please complete one of the assessment forms below and our dedicated team will be in touch with you regarding your visa matter. You can also call our office on +61 481 048 493 or email us at mail@sydneyvisa.com.au to find out more about your visa options.