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Employer Sponsored Visas · Australia
Employer Sponsored
Visa Pathways
Subclass 482, 186, 494, and 407 — employer sponsored migration support for skilled workers and Australian businesses.
MARN: 2619317
Subclass 482
Skills in Demand Visa
Temporary employer sponsored — up to 4 years
The Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482) allows approved Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers for temporary employment in Australia. It is an employer-sponsored pathway that can also support later permanent residency planning.
Key Benefits
- Work in Australia for up to 4 years
- Employer sponsored — not points tested
- Pathway to permanent residency via subclass 186
- Family members may be included
Basic Requirements
- Approved sponsoring employer
- Nominated occupation with relevant work experience
- English language requirement
- Skills assessment (for some occupations)
- Visa holder must maintain adequate health insurance while in Australia
- Health and character checks
Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
Permanent employer sponsored visa
The Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) is a permanent employer sponsored visa for skilled workers nominated by Australian employers. It includes the Direct Entry stream, the Temporary Residence Transition stream for eligible Skills in Demand visa holders, and the Labour Agreement stream for approved agreement-based cases.
Key Benefits
- Direct Entry stream for eligible applicants applying through a permanent employer nomination pathway
- Temporary Residence Transition stream for eligible Skills in Demand visa holders meeting sponsor-employment requirements
- Labour Agreement stream for workers covered by an approved labour agreement
- Permanent residency from day one
- Live and work anywhere in Australia
- Access to Medicare
- Pathway to Australian citizenship
Basic Requirements
- Employer nomination approval
- Direct Entry stream — skills assessment and relevant work experience where required
- Temporary Residence Transition stream — usually for eligible 482 / SID holders meeting the sponsor-employment period
- Labour Agreement stream — available where the sponsoring employer holds an approved labour agreement
- Age under 45 (with some stream exemptions)
- English proficiency
Subclass 494
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional
Provisional 5-year regional visa — clear PR pathway via subclass 191
The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494) visa allows skilled workers to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia for up to 5 years. It provides a clear pathway to permanent residency through the subclass 191 visa after meeting income and residence requirements.
Key Benefits
- Work in regional Australia for up to 5 years
- Employer sponsored — not points tested
- Direct PR pathway via subclass 191 after meeting requirements
- Family members can be included
Basic Requirements
- Nomination by an approved regional employer
- Occupation on the regional occupation list
- Positive skills assessment (if required)
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience
- Competent English
- Commitment to live and work in a designated regional area
Subclass 407
Training Visa
Structured workplace-based training — up to 2 years
The Training visa (subclass 407) allows individuals to come to Australia to participate in structured workplace-based training. It is designed to help people improve their skills, meet professional registration or licensing requirements, or enhance capacity for their home country. This visa is not intended for regular employment or filling labour shortages.
Key Benefits
- Stay in Australia for up to 2 years
- Sponsored by an approved Australian organisation
- Training must follow a formal structured training plan
- Suitable for graduates needing practical training or professionals seeking registration
Basic Requirements
- Approved Australian sponsor and nomination
- Genuine structured training plan approved by the sponsor
- Relevant qualifications or work experience
- Functional English language ability
- Health and character requirements
This visa is not suitable for general employment or filling ongoing labour shortages. Work rights are strictly limited to approved training activities.
Employer Sponsorship — Done Right
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