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Employer-sponsored visas in Australia allow migrant workers to live and work in Australia for an indefinite period of time. It could be for a temporary work visa that would later become a permanent residence visa if they qualify. The main feature of this visa is that eligible skilled workers must be sponsored by approved Australian employers.
Here are your top options for your future employment in Australia once your visa is granted:
You have plenty of visa options available depending on your qualifications. These range from employer-sponsored visas with a maximum allowable stay of three months to permanent residency visas that will allow holders to eventually apply for citizenship once they qualify.
The SID subclass 482 visa is a temporary visa that lets an approved employer sponsor a skilled migrant worker to fill a vacant position, provided that the employer can demonstrate that they weren’t able to locally source a skilled worker to fill the vacancy.
The 482 visa has three streams:
Similar to the TSS 482 visa, this employer-sponsored 494 visa is for eligible Australian employers who can’t find a suitably skilled local employee to work for them. It’s meant for skilled migrant workers qualified for and willing to live and work in Australia temporarily, but in regional Australia under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme.
The subclass 186 visa is a permanent visa that lets those who already work in Australia to permanently live here and enjoy the benefits of Australian permanent residency. It has three streams, each of which has their own set of requirements.
The 408 visa is a temporary visa that lasts for a minimum period of three months for approved visa applicants. It consists of 10 streams with the specific activity to be undertaken by approved candidates. These are:
General requirements for all streams include:
The subclass 400 visa is designed for individuals with highly specialised skills that would be of great benefit to and are currently unavailable in Australia. It grants approved applicants maximum stay of up to 6 months. Key conditions are:
The 403 visa is a temporary visa that enables qualified individuals to come to Australia under one of five streams to engage in work or activities that benefit Australia and its international relations.
The five streams under subclass 403 visa are:
Requirements applicable to all streams are as follows:
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Any business in Australia, including those that hold either a Standard Business Sponsorship, a Labour Agreement, or both simultaneously, can sponsor visas, as long as they were lawfully established and are operating legally in Australia.
Processing times vary per visa type and stream. We listed some of the most popular employer-sponsored migration visas below and their standard processing times according to the data from the Department of Home Affairs.
Business opportunities in Australia are limitless, and, provided you meet all the requirements, you can even apply for permanent residency three years after your provisional business visa was first granted.
For 90% of applications processed:
• 482 visa (sponsorship) – 71 days
• 494 visa – 4 months
• 186 visa (Direct Entry) – 10 months
• 408 visa (AU-Government endorsed events) – 3 months
• 403 visa (PALM Scheme) – 15 days
• 400 visa – 20 days
It is relatively easy to get sponsored by an Australian employer for a visa, provided that you have all the right qualifications necessary to secure not just sponsorship but visa approval. This primarily includes having relevant work experience for at least 2-3 years, English language competence, health and character eligibility, and more.
The following is an estimated cost per employer-sponsored visa type. Note that these are always subject to change or update. This is the base visa application charge for the primary visa applicants only.
• 482 visa (short-term) – AUD 1,455
• 482 visa (labour agreement & medium-term) – AUD 3,035
• 494 visa (any stream) – AUD 4,640
• 186 visa (any stream) – AUD 4,640
• 408 visa (any stream) – AUD 405
• 403 visa (any stream except Privileges and Immunities stream, which is free) – AUD 355 (PALM Scheme is AUD 335)
• 400 visa – AUD405
Aside from residency and work privileges with competitive salaries, successful visa applicants are entitled to travel to and from Australia as much as they like while the visa is in effect. You can also bring your other family members with you if they qualify with the basic requirements.
Some of the most important requirements you need to think about when applying for an employer sponsorship visa in Australia are having relevant work experience for at least two years, and that occupation must be something that Australia needs or is lacking. Generally, you must also be 45 years old or under, have Competent English, and satisfy health exams and character background checks.
