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Employer-Sponsored Visas

Employer-Sponsored Visas allow Australian businesses to sponsor skilled workers from overseas to fill positions that cannot be filled by local talent. These visas provide a pathway for skilled workers to work and live in Australia, offering opportunities for both temporary and permanent residency.

What is an Employer-Sponsored Visa?

Employer-Sponsored Visas are designed to help Australian businesses address skill shortages by allowing them to sponsor skilled workers from overseas. These visas are suitable for workers with specific skills and qualifications that are in demand in Australia. By obtaining an Employer-Sponsored Visa, skilled workers can legally work in Australia for an approved employer, with some visa types leading to permanent residency.

Employer-Sponsored Visa Sub-Types

Skills in Demand (SID) Visa (Subclass 482):
Allows businesses to sponsor a skilled worker to fill a position for up to four years. This visa is often used to fill short-term skill shortages.

(formerly the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482).

Read more about this visa: Skills in Demand 482

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186):
A permanent visa that allows skilled workers to be sponsored by an Australian employer. This visa is ideal for workers seeking permanent residency in Australia.

Read more about this visa: Employer nomination scheme 186

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494):
For skilled workers who want to work in regional Australia. This visa provides a pathway to permanent residency and is designed to address skill shortages in regional areas.

Read more about this visa: Skilled employer sponsored regional 494

Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa (Subclass 400):
A temporary visa for highly specialized workers who need to work in Australia for a short period (up to 3 months, with extensions possible in some cases). This visa is ideal for those with unique skills or knowledge required for short-term projects.

Read more about this visa: Temporary Work 400

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