Types of Employer Sponsored Visa in Australia
482 Temporary Skill Shortage
Get skilled workers when local talent is unavailable.
Skill in Demand (Subclass 482) – Fill Skill Gaps Quickly
What is it?
The 482 SID Visa allows businesses to sponsor overseas workers to fill positions they cannot find locally. It’s a short to medium-term solution for industries facing skills shortages.
Who is it for?
This visa is for businesses needing to sponsor skilled workers in occupations that are on the relevant skills list. It’s suitable for companies in industries with labor shortages.
What does it provide?
- Allows workers to stay for up to 2-4 years.
- Provides access to Australia’s labor market.
- The option to apply for permanent residency if meet certain conditions.
186 Employer Nomination Scheme
Permanent visa for employers to sponsor skilled workers.
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186) – Permanent Skilled Employment
What is it?
The ENS Visa allows employers to sponsor skilled workers for permanent residency in Australia. This visa is ideal for filling long-term positions with experienced overseas workers.
Who is it for?
This visa is for businesses that want to sponsor highly skilled employees for permanent positions. Applicants can either be overseas or already in Australia.
What does it provide?
- Permanent residency for the sponsored worker and their family.
- Long-term employment stability.
- Full access to work, healthcare, and education services in Australia.
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa
For employers in regional areas to sponsor skilled workers on a temporary basis.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa (Subclass 494) – Temporary Skilled Roles in Regional Areas
What is it?
The 494 Visa allows regional employers to sponsor skilled workers for temporary positions in their business. It’s designed to address labor shortages in Australia’s regional areas.
Who is it for?
This visa is for regional businesses needing to temporarily fill skilled positions that cannot be sourced locally.
What does it provide?
- Temporary residency for up to 5 years.
- The pathway to permanent residency after 3 years.
- Work and live in regional Australia with your family.
Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA)
Customized visa programs for specific regional areas with unique labor needs.
Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) – Tailored Migration for Regional Needs
What is it?
The DAMA program is a tailored visa solution for regional areas with unique labor shortages. It allows businesses to negotiate terms specific to their area’s needs, often offering concessions to standard visa requirements.
Who is it for?
This visa is for businesses in designated regional areas that have a DAMA agreement with the government. It offers flexibility in hiring skilled workers from overseas.
What does it provide?
- Temporary residency for workers.
- Flexibility in skill, age, and English language requirements.
- Option for permanent residency depending on the specific DAMA agreement.
Application Process for an Employer Sponsored Visa
Your free consultation
During your consultation we will take the time to understand you and what you need.
Review & recommendations
We will review your information and look at all possible visa options for you and provide you with options tailored to you ensuring you get the best possible outcome.
Collect your documents
Start gathering all of the required documents and supporting evidence to strengthen your application prior to lodgment.
Lodge your visa application
Lodge your visa application with the Department of Home Affairs, and provide all required supporting documents and evidence to support your claims and meet the legal requirements.
Wait for visa processing
We will keep you up to date on the progress of you application and assist with providing any additional documentation required.
Receive a decision
Receive a decision on your visa application, and look to the future.