Sponsored by Employer Visa (Australia)
Employer Sponsored visas allow Australian businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers when they cannot fill roles locally. These visas support both temporary employment and permanent residency pathways, depending on the visa subclass and eligibility.
Visa Aid assists employers and applicants with the full sponsorship process, including business eligibility, nomination, visa applications, and compliance with Australian immigration requirements.
Employer Sponsored Visa Options
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)
The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa allows employers to sponsor skilled workers for approved occupations to address genuine labour shortages.
Key features
Temporary work visa for skilled employment
Short-Term, Medium-Term, and Labour Agreement streams
Valid for up to 4 years depending on the stream
Pathway to permanent residency for eligible applicants
Employer requirements
Actively and lawfully operating Australian business
Genuine position aligned with the occupation list
Market salary rate compliance
Labour Market Testing where required
Visa Aid services
Sponsorship approval
Nomination preparation
Visa application lodgement
PR pathway assessment
Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa (Subclass 457 – Legacy)
This visa is closed to new applications but remains relevant for applicants holding or transitioning from older visas.
Visa Aid provides guidance on:
Visa status and compliance
Transition options to Subclass 482 or permanent visas
Employer obligations
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa (Subclass 494)
This visa allows regional employers to sponsor skilled workers to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia.
Highlights
Valid for up to 5 years
Work and live in regional Australia
Pathway to permanent residency (Subclass 191)
Regional occupation list applies
Requirements
Position located in a designated regional area
Regional certifying body approval
Skills assessment and English requirements
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186)
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers nominated by Australian employers.
Streams
Direct Entry
Temporary Residence Transition
Labour Agreement
Benefits
Permanent residency
Medicare access
Work and live anywhere in Australia
Pathway to Australian citizenship
Visa Aid manages:
Employer nomination
Position compliance
Visa application and documentation
PR strategy advice
How Visa Aid Can Assist
Visa Aid provides end-to-end employer sponsorship services, including:
Employer eligibility assessment
Sponsorship and nomination applications
Visa application preparation
Compliance and ongoing support
PR transition planning for sponsored employees
All applications are prepared in line with Department of Home Affairs requirements.
Need Help With Employer Sponsorship?
Employer sponsored visas involve strict eligibility rules and compliance obligations. Incorrect applications can result in refusal or sponsorship cancellation.
Speak with Visa Aid to assess:
Whether your business can sponsor
Which visa suits your situation
The best pathway to permanent residency
Book a consultation with Visa Aid to get started.
