Your Job, Your Journey — Sponsored with Confidence
Australia offers several employer-sponsored visa options for skilled workers who have a job offer from an approved Australian employer. These visas allow businesses to address labour shortages by sponsoring foreign workers for temporary or permanent positions. Employer-sponsored visas provide a pathway for skilled professionals to live and work in Australia, with some leading to permanent residency.
Employers must meet specific sponsorship requirements, including demonstrating a genuine need for skilled workers, complying with salary and labour market testing regulations, and ensuring that sponsored employees meet the necessary skills, qualifications, and English proficiency standards. These visas benefit both businesses seeking skilled employees and individuals looking for career opportunities in Australia.
Understanding the different employer-sponsored visa options is essential to choosing the right pathway for skilled migration. Whether you are looking for a temporary work visa, a long-term sponsorship opportunity, or a direct route to permanent residency, there is a visa to suit your needs.
Types of Employer Sponsored Visas :
Temporary Work Visas
Skills in Demand (SID) Visa (Subclass 482)
Allows employers to sponsor skilled workers work and stay temporarily depending on the occupation.
Provides a direct pathway to permanent residency after 2 years of employment.
Available through three streams: → Direct Entry Stream → Temporary Residence Transition Stream → Labour Agreement Stream
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494)
Allows skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia for up to 5 years.
Provides a direct pathway to permanent residency after 3 years of employment.
Requires employer sponsorship and an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list.
Permanent Employer-Sponsored Visas
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186)
Grants permanent residency to skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer.
Available through three streams: → Direct Entry Stream → Temporary Residence Transition Stream → Labour Agreement Stream
Key Eligibility Requirements :
Employer Sponsorship: Applicants must be sponsored by an approved Australian business.
Skills & Qualifications: Applicants must have the required skills, experience, and qualifications for the nominated occupation.
Salary & Labor Market Testing: Employers must offer a market-rate salary and demonstrate that they could not find a suitable Australian worker.
English Language Proficiency: Applicants must meet minimum English language requirements.
Regional Requirements: Some visas require the employee to work in designated regional areas for a specific period.
At Pioneer Migration, we specialize in assisting both employers and skilled workers with the employer-sponsored visa process. Our team provides expert guidance on sponsorship applications, visa eligibility, and documentation requirements to help businesses secure the right talent and skilled professionals achieve their career goals in Australia.