Employer Sponsored Visas
Employer Nomination (Permanent) - Subclass 121
Who can apply:
Highly skilled individuals whose skills are difficult to source in Australia whose occupation is on the ENSOL.
What it entitles you to:
Permanent residence in Australia.
Terms and Conditions:
The employer must have DIAC approval to recruit overseas and applicants (nominees) have six months to lodge an application from the date of nomination approval. If the applicant does not have two years recent work experience in Australia (including twelve months with the nominating employer) normal skills assessment will be required from one of the authorised bodies unless a base salary of at least the salary specified by Gazette Notice for highly paid executive positions is offered.
Further Information:
Normal skills migration age limits apply i.e. up to forty-four years but there is limited flexibility beyond this in exceptional circumstances
Highly skilled individuals whose skills are difficult to source in Australia whose occupation is on the ENSOL.
What it entitles you to:
Permanent residence in Australia.
Terms and Conditions:
The employer must have DIAC approval to recruit overseas and applicants (nominees) have six months to lodge an application from the date of nomination approval. If the applicant does not have two years recent work experience in Australia (including twelve months with the nominating employer) normal skills assessment will be required from one of the authorised bodies unless a base salary of at least the salary specified by Gazette Notice for highly paid executive positions is offered.
Further Information:
Normal skills migration age limits apply i.e. up to forty-four years but there is limited flexibility beyond this in exceptional circumstances
Business Long Stay (Temporary) - Subclass 457
Who can apply:
Skilled applicants with a certificate, diploma or degree, and at least 3 years work experience. Preferably under 45, but also up to 55 for highly skilled applicants.
What it entitles you to:
A 4-year temporary visa. This visa allows you to work in Australia for the employer who has sponsored you.
Terms and Conditions:
Applicants, must be aged less than 55. They must be able to demonstrate that they have at least thee years work experience in a field related to their qualifications
They must be sponsored by an Australian or Overseas company. They must not change employer unless a second employer has applied successfully to take over their sponsorship.
Further Information:
The proposal must be shown to benefit to Australia. Once the employee has had a successful skills assessment, or has worked for two years for the Australian business /employer, they may apply for a sponsored permanent visa.
Skilled applicants with a certificate, diploma or degree, and at least 3 years work experience. Preferably under 45, but also up to 55 for highly skilled applicants.
What it entitles you to:
A 4-year temporary visa. This visa allows you to work in Australia for the employer who has sponsored you.
Terms and Conditions:
Applicants, must be aged less than 55. They must be able to demonstrate that they have at least thee years work experience in a field related to their qualifications
They must be sponsored by an Australian or Overseas company. They must not change employer unless a second employer has applied successfully to take over their sponsorship.
Further Information:
The proposal must be shown to benefit to Australia. Once the employee has had a successful skills assessment, or has worked for two years for the Australian business /employer, they may apply for a sponsored permanent visa.
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Permanent) - Subclass 119
Who can apply:
Skilled individuals whose skills are difficult to source in regional or low population growth areas of Australia.
What it entitles you to:
Permanent residence in Australia
Terms and Conditions:
The employer must have certification by the regional certifying body and nomination approval by DIAC. The employee must have relevant skills for the position.
Further Information:
Skills, language and age requirements apply but there is limited flexibility beyond this in exceptional circumstances.
Skilled individuals whose skills are difficult to source in regional or low population growth areas of Australia.
What it entitles you to:
Permanent residence in Australia
Terms and Conditions:
The employer must have certification by the regional certifying body and nomination approval by DIAC. The employee must have relevant skills for the position.
Further Information:
Skills, language and age requirements apply but there is limited flexibility beyond this in exceptional circumstances.
