Employer Sponsored Visa
Employer Sponsored Visa Consultant in Australia
Employer-sponsored visas in Australia enable skilled workers to live and work in the country, supported by an Australian employer. These visas are crucial for addressing labor shortages in various sectors.
Visa Subclasses: Key employer-sponsored visas include:
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186): A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an employer.
- Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482): A temporary visa for skilled workers to fill labor shortages.
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 494): A provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by regional employers.
To be eligible, applicants generally need to have relevant skills, qualifications, and work experience in their nominated occupation, meet English language requirements, and undergo health and character checks. Employers must be approved sponsors and demonstrate a genuine need for the skills of the applicant. These visas not only facilitate skilled migration but also support Australian businesses in filling critical skill gaps.
Employer Sponsored Visa Consultant in Australia
Employer Sponsored Visa Australia - Connecting Australian Businesses and Skilled Talent
Skilled professionals have always been an indispensable element of the Australian economy. While the country’s economy thrives on these skilled professionals, employers here continue to fill critical workforce gaps through global expertise. That’s where the Employer Sponsored Visa program comes into the picture.
One of the most popular visa categories among international professionals, this visa type enables Australian businesses to sponsor selected qualified overseas workers for permanent or temporary roles at their organisations. Businesses often sponsor this visa whenever a suitable local talent seems unavailable.
The process of the application for an employer-sponsored visa is meticulous and compliance-heavy. At Ubhi Immigration (MARN 2318237), we’ve spent years helping both skilled professionals and employers navigate this vital pathway. We will guide you right from the eligibility to the successful visa approval in a clear, ethical way. Our team of expert immigration specialists in Melbourne are efficient and genuine.
Visa Subclasses at a Glance
1. Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa – Subclass 482
Allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers for up to 4 years (depending on occupation and stream).
Short-term stream
Occupations on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) – up to 2 years (renewable once onshore).
Medium-term stream
Occupations on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) – up to 4 years with a PR pathway via Subclass 186.
Labour Agreement stream
For employers with an approved labour agreement to sponsor overseas workers.
As of 1 July 2025, minimum salary thresholds are increased. The Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) is now $73,150. The DHA also provides a 60-day grace period. The 482 visa holders who stop working now have up to 60 days to find a new sponsor or apply for another visa.
2. Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) – Subclass 186
This is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer.
Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream
For 482 visa holders working with their employer for at least 2 years in an eligible occupation
Direct Entry
For applicants outside Australia or without a qualifying 482 history
Labour Agreement
For workers sponsored under a labour agreement
Key Benefits
- Permanent residence from day one
- Full work and study rights
- Eligibility to sponsor family members
- Pathway to Australian citizenship
3. Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa – Subclass 494
- Valid for 5 years, this is the visa for employers in regional Australia seeking to fill roles where local skills are unavailable.
- This visa provides a pathway to PR via Subclass 191 after 3 years of regional work and income compliance.
- Requires nomination by an approved regional employer.
- Recently, regional postcodes have been expanded to include almost all areas outside Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
Key Eligibility Criteria
An employer should be –
- Operating lawfully in Australia
- Is/willing to become an approved sponsor
- Able to display a genuine need for the said position
- Meeting salary and market rate obligations
An employee –
- Should have the required qualifications, relevant skills, and sufficient professional experience
- Should possess competent English proficiency (IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent, unless exempt)
- Should meet the necessary health and character requirements
- Should have the occupation present on the current Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – for 482/186
Most Common Challenges Facing Employer Sponsored Visa Applicants and Employers
- Complex labour market testing (LMT) rules
- Stringent evidence requirements
- Confusion over salary thresholds and exact occupation classification
- Nomination application errors that lead to costly delays
- Planning transition to PR (Subclass 186) without clear timelines
- Lack of understanding the visa condition 8607, especially the work restrictions
Ubhi Immigration is the chosen name for its friendly approach that simplifies every step with genuine support for both employees and employers.
Are you a skilled professional ready to bring
your talent to Australia?
Or are you a business in Australia waiting to find the perfect skilled talent to add value to your business?
If you’re ready to sponsor or be sponsored, Ubhi Immigration is here to help you every step of the way! We believe in not just processing loads of applications, but crafting successful, long-term sponsorship stories.
FAQs
The 482 visa is temporary (up to 4 years) and requires ongoing sponsorship. On the other hand, the 186 visa is permanent and doesn’t require employer sponsorship once approved.
Typically, we recommend you continue to work for 2 years with the sponsoring employer under the 482 visa (TRT stream).
Absolutely. They can sponsor through Subclass 494. This allows regional businesses to sponsor skilled workers.
Employers ought to show they’ve tried to recruit Australians before offering any sponsorship. Typically, on national job boards, advertisements should run for a minimum of 28 days.
Yes, but the new employer should be an approved sponsor. Also, a new nomination should be lodged before you start your new role with the new employer.
