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Visa Pathways - Work and Skilled - Employer Sponsored

Employer Sponsored

Employer Sponsored

Employer-sponsored visas allow skilled workers to live and work in Australia through sponsorship by an approved Australian employer. These pathways are suited for applicants with in-demand skills and often provide opportunities for both temporary employment and permanent residency.

Employer-sponsored visas allow skilled workers to live and work in Australia through sponsorship by an approved Australian employer. These pathways are suited for applicants with in-demand skills and often provide opportunities for both temporary employment and permanent residency.

Subclass 482

Subclass 186

Subclass 494

Process

1. Employer applies for or holds approval as a Standard Business Sponsor. 2. Employer nominates an occupation for the position. 3. Labour Market Testing may be required. 4. Applicant prepares supporting documents. 5. Lodge the visa application. 6. Complete health examinations if required. 7. Receive visa outcome.

General Eligibility

• Be nominated for an eligible occupation on the Skills Occupation List based on the selected stream. • Be sponsored by an approved employer • Have the required skills, qualifications or relevant work experience • Meet English language requirements • Meet health and character requirements • Meet any licensing or registration requirements if applicable

Work Rights

This visa allows you to work in Australia only for the sponsoring employer in the nominated occupation, subject to visa conditions.

Travel Rights

You can travel in and out of Australia freely while the visa is valid.

Benefits

• Work in Australia in an approved skilled occupation • Opportunity to gain Australian work experience • Potential pathway to permanent residency through Subclass 186, if eligible • Include eligible family members in the application

Duration of the Visa

The visa duration depends on the stream but is generally granted for up to 4 years.

Skills in Demand Visa Subclass 482

The Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa allows Australian employers to sponsor overseas skilled workers to fill positions where suitably skilled Australian workers are not available. This visa requires sponsorship by an approved employer and nomination for an eligible occupation. The Subclass 482 visa has 3 streams: • Core Skills Stream • Specialist Skills Stream • Business Visitor Stream

Two tradies doing construction work.

Subclass 482

Subclass 186

Subclass 494

Process

1. Employer applies for or holds approval as a Standard Business Sponsor. 2. Employer nominates an occupation for the position. 3. Labour Market Testing may be required. 4. Applicant prepares supporting documents. 5. Lodge the visa application. 6. Complete health examinations if required. 7. Receive visa outcome.

General Eligibility

• Be nominated for an eligible occupation on the Skills Occupation List based on the selected stream. • Be sponsored by an approved employer • Have the required skills, qualifications or relevant work experience • Meet English language requirements • Meet health and character requirements • Meet any licensing or registration requirements if applicable

Work Rights

This visa allows you to work in Australia only for the sponsoring employer in the nominated occupation, subject to visa conditions.

Travel Rights

You can travel in and out of Australia freely while the visa is valid.

Benefits

• Live and work permanently in Australia • Enrol in Australia’s public healthcare system (Medicare) • Sponsor eligible relatives for visas • Apply for Australian citizenship if eligible • Include eligible family members in the application

Duration of the Visa

This is a permanent visa. It allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely.

Skills in Demand Visa Subclass 482

The Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa allows Australian employers to sponsor overseas skilled workers to fill positions where suitably skilled Australian workers are not available. This visa requires sponsorship by an approved employer and nomination for an eligible occupation. The Subclass 482 visa has 3 streams: • Core Skills Stream • Specialist Skills Stream • Business Visitor Stream

Two tradies doing construction work.

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186

494

Process

1. Employer applies for or holds approval as a Standard Business Sponsor. 2. Employer nominates an occupation for the position. 3. Labour Market Testing may be required. 4. Applicant prepares supporting documents. 5. Lodge the visa application. 6. Complete health examinations if required. 7. Receive visa outcome.

General Eligibility

• Be nominated for an eligible occupation on the Skills Occupation List based on the selected stream. • Be sponsored by an approved employer • Have the required skills, qualifications or relevant work experience • Meet English language requirements • Meet health and character requirements • Meet any licensing or registration requirements if applicable

Work Rights

This visa allows you to work in Australia only for the sponsoring employer in the nominated occupation, subject to visa conditions.

Travel Rights

You can travel in and out of Australia freely while the visa is valid.

Benefits

• Work in Australia in an approved skilled occupation • Opportunity to gain Australian work experience • Potential pathway to permanent residency through Subclass 186, if eligible • Include eligible family members in the application

Duration of the Visa

The visa duration depends on the stream but is generally granted for up to 4 years.

Skills in Demand Visa Subclass 482

Two tradies doing construction work.

The Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa allows Australian employers to sponsor overseas skilled workers to fill positions where suitably skilled Australian workers are not available. This visa requires sponsorship by an approved employer and nomination for an eligible occupation. The Subclass 482 visa has 3 streams: • Core Skills Stream • Specialist Skills Stream • Business Visitor Stream

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Contact our team of professional migration agents for your first free consultation to get started.