The Employer Sponsored Visa program allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas to fill job vacancies that cannot be filled by the local labor market. This visa category is designed to address skill shortages in Australia and ensure that businesses have access to the talent they need to grow and succeed. Employer Sponsored Visas can lead to temporary or permanent residency depending on the specific visa subclass and eligibility criteria.
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186) is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by their employer. This visa allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia permanently. The ENS Visa is designed to help Australian businesses address skill shortages by enabling them to sponsor qualified foreign workers.
The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482) allows Australian employers to address labor shortages by bringing in skilled workers from overseas when they cannot find an appropriately skilled Australian worker. This visa aims to ensure that businesses have access to the talent they need while also protecting the Australian workforce.
The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494) is a visa designed to address regional skill shortages in Australia. This visa allows employers in designated regional areas to sponsor skilled workers from overseas to live and work in Australia for up to five years.
The Training Visa (Subclass 407) is a temporary visa for individuals who wish to participate in occupational training activities to enhance their skills in their current occupation, area of tertiary study, or field of expertise.