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Employer Sponsored Visas

Employer-sponsored visas help Australian businesses overcome skill shortages by enabling them to sponsor qualified workers from overseas. Below are the main types of employer-sponsored visa subclasses:

Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand (SID) Visa: The Subclass 482 visa enables employers to fill skill shortages by hiring skilled workers from abroad when they are unable to find appropriately skilled Australians. The duration of this visa can be up to four years, depending on the applicant’s situation and the occupation they are nominated for.
Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa: The Subclass 186 visa is a pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers who have been nominated by their employer.
Subclass 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa: This temporary visa allows skilled workers to live and work in regional areas of Australia for up to five years. It requires employer sponsorship and is intended to fill roles in regions where there is a lack of suitable local workers.
Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visa: The Subclass 187 visa provides a route to permanent residency for skilled workers nominated by an employer located in regional Australia.

Skilled Visas

Skilled visas are intended for individuals who possess qualifications and experience that match Australia’s labour market needs. Below are the key skilled visa subclasses:

Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa: This is a points-based visa for skilled professionals who are not sponsored by an employer, state, or family member. It grants permanent residency and allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia.
Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa: A points-tested visa for skilled individuals nominated by a state or territory government. It offers permanent residency and requires you to live and work in the nominating state or territory for at least two years.
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa: This temporary, points-based visa is for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia for up to five years. It can lead to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa.
Subclass 191 – Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa: This visa is for individuals who have lived and worked in regional Australia on an eligible visa. It provides a pathway to permanent residency.
Subclass 485 – Temporary Graduate Visa: Designed for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian institution, this visa allows them to live, study, and work in Australia for a limited time. It includes two different streams based on qualifications.

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