Many overseas skilled workers utilise sponsorship and nomination from suitable and willing Australian businesses to attain temporary, provisional and permanent residency visas. ‘Sponsorship visa’ is a common term used by many potential Australian permanent resident and temporary visa applicants, with other common terms including ‘skilled employer sponsored’ and ‘work visa’.
- We can assist with all stages of the employer sponsorship visa process, including the sponsorship and nomination applications required by the Australian business. We recommend prospective employers and their proposed overseas skilled workers contact us to arrange consultation for assessment of circumstances and outline of potential options.
Employer sponsored visas make up a significant percentage of visas approved by the Australian Government every year. Our team has successfully assisted all types of businesses and various occupation holders – from skilled trades worker in a small business, to professionals in medium to large organisations, including ASX and multinational companies.
Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186
This visa lets skilled workers who are nominated by their employer to live and work in Australia permanently. There are two applications involved – the employer’s nomination for the skilled position, and the visa application for the overseas worker to fill the position. In some cases a visa holder may apply directly for the Employer Nomination Scheme Visa subclass 186 , alternatively it can be a permanent path for certain temporary visa holders looking to transition from temporary to permanent residency.
Skills in Demand Visa Subclass 482
Abbreviated, this visa is often referred to as ‘SID 482’ and was known as the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) program until December 2024.
This is a temporary visa that allows Australian businesses to sponsor suitably skilled workers in certain trades and professions where they cannot reasonably fill the positions with workers from the Australian labour market.
Changes to this visa program occur on a regular basis and it is recommended that consultation is arranged by employers and potential visa applicants. We have seen many cases where employers and visa applicants apply without assistance, or with inexperienced lawyers and agents, as a result receiving refusals based on minor technicalities and misunderstanding of the relevant criteria.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 494
Also sometimes referred to as ‘SESR Visa’, this visa works under the same principals as the temporary and permanent employer sponsored visa. Nomination is required for a genuine position in an Australian business where a suitable worker in the Australian Labour Market is not available. The difference with the SESR Visa is that the position in which the skilled worker is nominated must be located in designated regional areas of Australia.
The advantage for some applicants is that the list of eligible trades and professional occupations is more extensive. As a provisional visa, it is valid for 5 years from date of approval and SESR Visa holder have a permanent residency path through the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa subclass 191. This can be accessed after 3 years of holding a SESR Visa and remaining compliant with the conditions of the visa.
Immigration Advice and Assistance
The information supplied above confirms the types of visas applications we can assist with. To obtain professional immigration advice on the requirements of a particular process and to determine your suitability, a formal initial consultation is required. Please contact us to arrange a suitable time with one of our Registered Migration Agents who following consultation can provide a service agreement should you wish to engage us for a particular matter.
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
To assist with you arranging consultation please find below some common questions
What do I need for initial consultation?
We will require your details and the details of the proposed applicant if you are enquiring on behalf of another person. When contacting our office please provide your full name (as it appears in your passport) and your best phone and email contacts. Our reception and migration assistance team will provide email confirmation with a link to our web questionnaire. Although this is optional, a well completed questionnaire will provide a good overview of your circumstances and can be helpful when providing initial advice and assistance.
Do you offer video consultation?
Yes, we regularly schedule video consultations through Microsoft (MS) Teams. This is a web-based application so no special download is required. It is available through most mobile and computer devices.
Can I obtain advice and assistance without consultation?
No. Due to our lawful operating requirements as Registered Migration Agents we are unable to provide immigration advice without an initial consultation or having a signed service agreement in place.
How do I pay for initial consultation?
EFTPOS is available for appointments held at our office. For MS Teams consultations, we will contact you prior to your consultation with details for Electronic Funds Transfer or payment over the phone.
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Take The First Step To
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