About Employer Sponsored Visa
Employer-Sponsored & Training Visas
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Employer-Sponsored (Temporary)
Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482)
Description
Lets approved employers sponsor skilled workers to fill genuine shortages. Streams include Short-term, Medium-term, and Labour Agreement.
Eligibility
- Approved sponsor nominates a genuine, full-time role.
- Occupation on the relevant list for the chosen stream (or under a labour agreement).
- Relevant skills/experience and any required skills assessment.
- Meets English, health and character requirements.
- Market salary and labour market testing (where required).
Key Steps
- Confirm stream and occupation; employer becomes/uses an approved sponsor.
- Employer lodges nomination with evidence of market salary and role genuineness.
- Applicant gathers documents (skills, experience, English) and lodges visa.
494
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Employer-Sponsored (Regional)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Subclass 494)
Description
Provisional regional visa for skilled workers nominated by an approved employer in a designated regional area. Pathway to PR via subclass 191.
Eligibility
- Approved employer nominates a regional position.
- Relevant occupation and (usually) a positive skills assessment.
- Generally 3+ years relevant work experience and under age threshold (exemptions may apply).
- Meets English, health and character requirements.
- Commitment to live and work in a designated regional area.
Key Steps
- Employer becomes/uses an approved sponsor and lodges the nomination.
- Applicant obtains skills assessment (if required) and evidences experience/English.
- Lodge visa; after grant, meet regional residence/income rules for PR pathway (191).
186
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Employer-Sponsored (Permanent)
Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)
Description
Permanent residence for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer. Streams include Temporary Residence Transition, Direct Entry, and Labour Agreement.
Eligibility
- Approved employer nomination for an eligible occupation.
- Meets skills/experience requirements (skills assessment for DE stream).
- Generally under the age threshold (exemptions may apply) with competent English.
- Satisfies health and character requirements.
Key Steps
- Select the right stream (TRT, DE or Labour Agreement) with your employer.
- Employer lodges nomination; prepare skills/English evidence.
- Lodge PR application with supporting documents and complete checks.
407
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Training & Development
Training Visa (Subclass 407)
Description
Temporary visa to undertake structured workplace-based training or professional development to improve skills for your occupation or field.
Eligibility
- Sponsored by an approved temporary activities sponsor and nominated to a training program.
- Genuine need for training that’s tailored and structured.
- Sufficient background/experience to benefit from the training.
- Meets English, health, character, and insurance (OSHC) requirements.
Key Steps
- Sponsor approval (or use an approved sponsor) and lodge nomination outlining the training plan.
- Prepare documents showing your background and training relevance.
- Lodge visa and complete any requested checks.