EMPLOYER SPONSORED SKILLED VISA
Types of Employer Sponsored Visas
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482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS)
Key Features
- Suitable for applicants with at least 2 years of ful-time work experience and functional English ability
- No business background required or source of fund investigation
- PR pathway after working 3-years for the same sponsor for occupations on MLTSSL
- Assessment of genuine need for the nominated position by sponsor
Visa Eligibility
- No age requirement
- Occupation on MLTSSL or STSOL
- 2 years of relevant work experience required and meet ANZSCO occupation requirements
- Sponsor tests the Australian labour market before an application to sponsor (LMT)
- Sponsor must pay the Australian Market Salary Rate (AMSR)
- Meet health and character requirements
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186 Employer Nominated Scheme (ENS)
Key Features
- Suitable for applicants with at least 3 years of work experience and competent English ability
- No business background required or source of fund investigation
- Direct PR
- Assessment of genuine need for the nominated position by sponsor
Visa Eligibility
- Under 45 years of age
- Occupation on MLTSSL and positive full skill assessment
- 3 years of relevant work experience and meet ANZSCO occupation requirements
- Sponsor must pay the Australian Market Salary Rate (AMSR)
- Meet health and character requirements
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494 Skilled Employer Sponsored (Regional)
Key Features
- Suitable for applicants with at least 3 years of work experience and competent English
- No business background required or source of fund investigation
- PR pathway after working 3‐years for the same sponsor
- Assessment of genuine need for the nominated position by sponsor
Visa Eligibility
- Under 45 years of age
- Occupation on STSOL and positive full skill assessment
- 3 years of relevant work experience and meet ANZSCO occupation requirements
- Sponsor must pay the Australian Market Salary Rate (AMSR)
- Approval of Regional Certifying Body (RCB)
- Meet health and character requirements
