Employer Sponsored visa

Employer Sponsored Visa

Overview

An Employer Sponsored Visa is a kind of work visa for those who have an Australian employer/company that wants to hire them. This visa allows you to work full-time on a temporary or permanent basis.

What can you do with an Employment Visa?

The main benefits of this visa are you can work full-time in your nominated position and have the chance to gain Permanent Residency after working. You are also able to include your family (spouse and child) in the application with you.

Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482) 

The TSS Visa allows employers to address labour shortages by bringing in genuinely skilled workers where they cannot hire an appropriately skilled Australian. It is a temporary visa up to 4 years. TSS Visa holders can work in Australia in their nominated occupation for their approved sponsor under one of three streams:

  • the Short-Term stream
  • the Medium-Term stream
  • the Labour Agreement stream

Steps for receiving a TSS Visa 

Step 1: a sponsorship application by the employer
Step 2: a nomination application by the employer
Step 3: a visa application by the applicant

Visa requirements

Short Term Stream Medium Term Stream Labour Agreement Stream
Occupation
Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
Medium and Long term Skilled Occupation List (MLTSSL)
Labour Agreement Stream
Visa Duration
Up to 2 years (can be extend another 2 years)
Up to 4 years
Up to 4 years
Genuine Requirement
YES
YES
NO
IELTS Requirement
5.0 (a minimum of 4.5 in each skill)
5.0 (a minimum of 4.5 in each skill)
Suitable English language skills (based on the Labour agreement)
Work Experience
2 years’ relevant work experience required
2 years’ relevant work experience required
2 years’ relevant work experience required
Pathway to Permanent Visa
After gaining over 3 years’ work experience, you may apply for the 494 visa
Yes (Can apply 186TRT/186 direct entry / 494 after 3 years)
Yes
Age
No age limits
No age limits
No age limits

How much does it cost to apply?

Visa Fee

Payment of all charges shown below are in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Visa subclass Short Term Stream Medium Term Stream Labour Agreement Stream
Base application charge
AUD1,495
AUD3,115
AUD3,115
Non-internet application charge
N/A
N/A
N/A
Additional applicant charge (18 and over)
AUD1,495
AUD3,115
AUD3,115
Additional applicant charge (under 18)
AUD375
AUD780
AUD780
Sponsorship fee
AUD420
AUD420
AUD420
Nomination fee
AUD330
AUD330
AUD330
Skilling Australian Fund Levy
Dependents on business’s turnover AUD2400-AUD7200
Dependents on business’s turnover AUD2400-AUD7200
Dependents on business’s turnover AUD2400-AUD7200

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (subclass 186) visa

The ENS Visa is a Permanent Residence visa for skilled workers. It enables the applicant to work in Australia under one of three streams:

  • the Direct Entry stream
  • the Labour Agreement stream
  • Temporary Residence Transition Stream (TRT)

Basic Visa Requirements Checklist

You must:

  • have an occupation on the Medium- and Long-term Strategic Skills List
  • receive an IELTS (or equivalent test) score of 6.0 in each component
  • be less than 45 years old at the time of application

For direct entry:
You must:

  • obtain a valid skill assessment for your nominated occupation
  • have at least 3 years’ full-time work experience in your nominated occupation

For the TRT stream:
You must:

  • have worked full-time on your 482 Visa for at least 3 of the 4 years prior to applying for this stream
  • currently hold a 457 or 482 or a Bridging visa A, B or C

Steps for 186 visa

Step 1: a nomination application by the employer
Step 2: a visa application by applicant

Visa Duration

  • Permanent

How much does it cost to apply?

Visa Fee

Payment of all charges shown below are in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Visa subclass Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)
Base application charge
AUD4,770
Non-internet application charge
N/A
Additional applicant charge (18 and over)
AUD2,385
Additional applicant (under 18)
AUD1,190
Nomination fee
AUD540
Skilling Australian Fund Levy
Dependents on business’s turnover AUD3000-AUD5000

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

The 494 Visa is a temporary visa for skilled workers who have been nominated by their employer in regional Australia. This visa allows the holders to work and stay in regional Australia. It is a temporary visa up to 5 years and you can apply for the 191 Visa after 3 years of working and living in a regional area.

There are two streams:

  • Direct Stream
  • Labour Agreement Stream

Basic Visa Requirements

You must:

  • obtain a valid skill assessment for your nominated occupation
  • have at least 3 years’ full-time work experience in your nominated occupation
  • receive an IELTS (or equivalent test) score of 6.0 in each component
  • be less than 45 years old at the time of application

Steps for 494 visa

Step 1: a nomination application by the employer
Step 2: a visa application by the applicant

Visa Duration

  • Temporary, 5 years

How much does it cost to apply?

Visa Fee

Fees
Base application charge
AUD4,770
Non-internet application charge
N/A
Additional applicant charge (18 and over)
AUD2,385
Additional applicant (under 18)
AUD1,190
Skilling Australian Fund Levy
Dependent on business’s turnover (AUD3000-AUD5000 one-off)
RCB fee
Dependent on the regional area

Processing times vary so contact Gem Visa Services to ensure you fill out your applications in time for your plans.

How can GEM Visa Services assist you in acquiring an Employment Sponsored Visa?

Gem Visa Services has a strong team of experienced Registered Migration Agents. Our Registered Migration Agents will assess your eligibility and recommend which pathway is your best option for achieving Permanent Residence in Australia.

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