Employer Sponsorship Visas
The Australian Business Sponsorship visa is a gateway for businesses to sponsor overseas employees to work in Australia temporarily or permanently. This visa category is designed to address skill shortages by allowing Australian companies to recruit qualified personnel from abroad. Skylink Education and Immigration is your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of Australian business sponsorship visas. Explore the various visa categories below:
- Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482): The most common employer-sponsored visa, designed to address short to medium-term skill gaps.
- Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494): Encourages skilled workers to settle in regional areas, offering a pathway to permanent residency.
- Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186): Offers a direct pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers in nominated occupations.
The Sponsorship Process
Becoming an approved sponsor and bringing talent to Australia involves several steps:
- Standard Business Sponsorship: Demonstrate your company’s legitimacy and commitment to training Australian workers.
- Labour Market Testing: Prove you’ve made genuine efforts to recruit locally.
- Occupation Nomination: Ensure the position you wish to fill is on the relevant skilled occupation list.
- Visa Application: Help your chosen candidate apply for the appropriate visa.
Why Choose Employer Sponsorship? Employer sponsorship visas allow Australian businesses to source and sponsor foreign workers, addressing skills shortages in a range of occupations where a suitably skilled Australian worker cannot be sourced. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement that helps businesses grow while providing skilled workers with the opportunity to work in Australia.
Visa Benefits
A Business Sponsorship Visa opens doors to a myriad of opportunities for both employers and skilled workers. Employers can address skill shortages by sponsoring skilled workers, while individuals can pursue rewarding career prospects in Australia. Visa holder can have access to the following benefits: