Employer-Sponsored Visa
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The Employer Sponsored Visa program in Australia allows employers to sponsor foreign workers to work in the country. There are several types of employer sponsored visas, including the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482), the Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (subclass 186), and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (subclass 187). Each visa has its own requirements and application process. In general, the employer must demonstrate a genuine need for the foreign worker and provide evidence of efforts to hire Australian workers first. The processing time for these visas can vary depending on the type of visa and individual circumstances, but can take several months to complete.
Processing times for Employer Sponsored Visas in Australia
| Visa Subclass | Processing Time | Validity Period |
|---|---|---|
|
Subclass 186 |
5 – 18 months |
Permanent |
|
Subclass 187 |
5 – 18 months |
Permanent |
|
Subclass 482 |
2 – 6 months |
Up to 4 years |
|
Subclass 494 |
5 – 7 months |
Up to 5 years |
|
Subclass 186 |
5 – 18 months |
Permanent |
Note: The processing times mentioned in the table are indicative and may vary depending on individual circumstances.
There are three main types of Employer Sponsored Visas in Australia:
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)
This visa allows employers to sponsor skilled workers to fill temporary positions where there is a shortage of Australian workers. The visa can be granted for up to 4 years and requires a sponsor and a job offer from an eligible Australian employer.
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (Subclass 187)
This visa is for skilled workers who have been nominated by their employer for permanent residency in regional Australia. The visa requires the applicant to have a sponsor and a job offer from an eligible Australian employer located in a regional area, and the occupation must be listed on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List.
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186)
This visa is for skilled workers who have been nominated by their employer for permanent residency in Australia. The visa requires the applicant to have a sponsor and a job offer from an eligible Australian employer, and the occupation must be listed on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List.
The eligibility criteria for the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) include:
Occupation: The applicant must have a relevant occupation listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) for the visa subclass they are applying for.
Skills Assessment: The applicant must have their skills assessed by a relevant assessing authority for their nominated occupation.
Work Experience: The applicant must have at least two years of work experience in their nominated occupation.
English Language Proficiency: The applicant must meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements.
Labour Market Testing: The sponsor must provide evidence of Labour Market Testing (LMT) to demonstrate that there are no suitable Australian workers available for the position.
Genuine Temporary Entrant: The applicant must demonstrate that they genuinely intend to stay in Australia temporarily and have a genuine intention to depart Australia at the end of their visa validity.
Health and Character Requirements: The applicant must meet health and character requirements.
It is important to note that these criteria may vary depending on the stream of the Subclass 482 visa being applied for.
The eligibility criteria for the Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186) are:
- Age: There is no age limit for this visa.
- Occupation: The applicant must have a nominated occupation that is on the relevant occupation list for the visa subclass.
- Skills Assessment: The applicant must have a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for their nominated occupation.
- English Language: The applicant must meet the English language requirements, which vary depending on the stream of the visa.
- Work Experience: The applicant must have at least three years of relevant work experience in their nominated occupation.
- Employer Nomination: The applicant must be nominated by an Australian employer who is willing to sponsor them for the visa.
- Salary: The applicant must be offered a salary that is at least equal to the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) for their nominated occupation.
- Health and Character: The applicant must meet the health and character requirements set by the Australian government.
It is important to note that there are different eligibility criteria for the three streams of this visa subclass: the Direct Entry Stream, the Temporary Residence Transition Stream, and the Labour Agreement Stream.
The eligibility criteria for the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (Subclass 187) are:
Age: There is no age limit, but you must be under the age of 45 at the time of application.
Occupation: You must have a nominated occupation that is on the relevant occupation list and have the necessary skills and qualifications to perform that occupation.
Regional sponsorship: You must be sponsored by an employer who operates in regional Australia and who has a genuine need for your skills.
English proficiency: You must demonstrate English proficiency at the competent level or higher.
Qualifications: You must have the necessary qualifications and/or work experience required for the nominated occupation.
Health and character: You must meet the health and character requirements set by the Australian government.
Visa conditions: You must agree to the conditions of the visa, which include working for your sponsoring employer for a minimum of two years.
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