Employer-Sponsored Visas

Employer-sponsored visas let Australian employers nominate skilled overseas workers to fill specified positions when suitable local candidates are unavailable. These visas combine employer nomination with individual skills and health checks, ensuring compliance with labour market test and sponsorship obligations. Streams include temporary and permanent pathways, often requiring labour market testing, wage condition compliance, and relevant skills assessment. Employer sponsorship provides businesses with a long-term staffing solution while enabling skilled migrants to gain Australian work experience and potential pathways to permanent residency. These visas are practical for industries facing chronic skill shortages.

Purpose: Work for an approved Australian employer
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