Employer Sponsored Visas

Australia’s Employer-Sponsored Visas allow businesses to address labor shortages by recruiting skilled overseas workers. These visas are categorized into temporary and permanent pathways, with eligibility depending on the occupation, employer needs, and the worker’s qualifications. Below is a detailed breakdown of key employer-sponsored visas.

1. Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)

· Type: Temporary visa (2–4 years).

· Purpose: Allows employers to sponsor skilled workers for roles they cannot fill locally.

· Streams:

    o Core Skills Stream: For occupations on the The Core Skills Occupation List(CSOL). Visa valid for up to 4 years (renewable once in Australia).

    o Specialist Stream: Your occupation is an Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) listed Occupation, excluding occupations listed in Major Groups 3, 7 or 8, Where the nominated salary for the position meets the Specialist Skills Income Threshold(ssit). Visa valid for up to 4 years, with a pathway to permanent residency (PR).

    o Labour Agreement Stream: For employers with a labour agreement with the Australian government (e.g., for niche industries).

Key Requirements:

· Sponsorship: Employer must be an approved sponsor.

· Occupation: Must be on the CSOL, ANZSCO (SSIT is AUD$13,500), or a labour agreement list.

· Skills Assessment: Required for certain occupations (e.g., trades, engineering).

· Work Experience: At least 1 year of relevant experience.

· English: IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent) for most roles; higher scores for some occupations.

· Market Salary Rate: Employer must pay the worker at least the Australian market salary.

Pathway to PR:

· 482 visa holders can transition to PR via the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) after working 2 years with the sponsoring employer.