This page focuses on Employer Sponsored Visas including: Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482), Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494), and Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186). Each of these visa subclasses has specific requirements, which we’ve outlined below.
Navigating the visa process can be overwhelming. Here at Bravo Migration, our team of experienced, Registered Migration Agents are dedicated to guiding you every step of the way.
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
This visa allows an employer to sponsor a skilled worker to fill a position they cannot find a suitable Australian resident or citizen to fill. Main requirements for the visa applicant include:
- Have a full time job offer in an occupation listed on the short-term skilled occupations list (STSOL) or medium and long-term strategic skills list (MLTSSL)
- Show evidence of at least 2 years relevant full time work experience in your nominated occupation, as well as, in many cases, a relevant minimum qualification
- Satisfactory English language proficiency
- Meet health and character requirements
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)
This visa is for skilled workers who want to work in regional Australia. It allows people to work in Australia under one of two streams: Employer Sponsored or Labour Agreement. The main requirements for the applicant include:
- Have a full time job offer in an occupation listed on the short-term skilled occupations list (STSOL) or medium and long-term strategic skills list (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL). The position needs to be in a designated Regional Area. At the time of writing this means the whole of Australia, except Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane Metropolitan areas.
- Have at least 3 years full time relevant work experience in your nominated occupation and the relevant minimum qualification as per your occupation.
- Obtain a positive Skills Assessment with the relevant Skills Assessment authority.
- Meet the English language requirement – Competent English
- Be aged under 45 years.
- Meet health and character requirements
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
This is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers. It allows you to work in Australia under one of three streams: the TRT (Temporary Residence Transition) stream, the Direct Entry stream, and the Labour Agreement stream. Common requirements for the applicant when it comes to the TRT and Direct Entry Stream include:
- Be nominated by an Australian employer
- Have an occupation on the list of eligible skilled occupations – at the moment the only list applicable is the MLTSSL – the Medium and Long Term Skills Shortage List
- Be under 45 years of age.
- Meet the English language requirements – Competent English
- Meet health and character requirements
The TRT Stream at the moment of writing requires the visa applicant to have worked for the same Australian employer for a minimum of 3 years while holding the Subclass 482 visa. This is about to be changed by the government to go down to 2 years only.
The Direct Entry Stream doesn’t require you to have worked for the Australian employer at all but you must obtain a positive Skills Assessment and have a minimum of 3 years full time relevant work experience.
At Bravo Migration, we strongly recommend that you utilize the services of our Registered Migration Agents to guide you through this process. Here are **7 reasons why** you should use a migration agent:
1. Expertise: We have in-depth knowledge of Australia’s immigration law and policy, helping you avoid any potential pitfalls.
2. Save Time: We handle the paperwork, leaving you free to focus on your relocation.
3. Avoid Costly Mistakes: Incorrect applications can result in visa refusals. We ensure your application is correct the first time.
4. Stay Updated: Migration laws frequently change. We stay up-to-date so you don’t have to.
5. Personalised Service: We provide tailored advice based on your unique situation.
6. Professional Representation: We liaise with the Department of Home Affairs on your behalf.
7. Peace of Mind: We provide ongoing support throughout the entire visa application process.
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