Employer Sponsored Visas
We handle the visa.
End-to-end sponsorship management
Whether you are hiring a single skilled employee or establishing a large workforce pipeline, we manage every stage of the sponsorship and nomination process with accuracy and efficiency.
We assist employers to design lawful recruitment and sponsorship frameworks that meet both Department of Home Affairs requirements and Fair Work Australia obligations.
Our expertise spans the full range of employer-sponsored visa subclasses: the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186), and the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494).
Before you can sponsor
A Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) is required before nominating workers on the 482, 186, or 494 visa. Your business must meet these criteria:
Business Legitimacy
Active and lawful operation through documentation such as business registration, financial statements, and tax records. The business must demonstrate sustainable trading activity and financial capacity to meet sponsorship obligations.
Local Labour Commitment
A proven record of prioritising local labour recruitment through evidence of advertising campaigns, employment records, and workforce documentation showing a balanced mix of Australian and overseas workers.
Fair Recruitment
Fair and non-discriminatory recruitment practices, demonstrated through documented recruitment policies, job advertisements, and selection criteria that comply with Australian workplace laws.
Compliance Record
No adverse findings from the Fair Work Ombudsman or relevant regulatory bodies. Compliance with previous sponsorship obligations if applicable. No history of illegal business practices or phoenix activity.
Cost Recovery Prohibition
Sponsors are strictly prohibited from seeking reimbursement for any visa-related costs from sponsored employees, requiring employees to pay for sponsorship-related expenses, or engaging in any 'pay for visa' arrangements.
Choose the right pathway
Skills in Demand (482)
Australia's primary framework for temporary skilled migration. Formerly the TSS visa.
Specialist Skills Stream
This premium stream targets highly paid positions with annual salaries exceeding $135,000.
- Broader occupation eligibility within ANZSCO groups 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6
- No requirement for the occupation to appear on a skilled occupation list
- Streamlined processing priorities
- Enhanced flexibility in employment arrangements
Core Skills Stream
Designed for standard skilled positions meeting the Core Skills income threshold.
- Minimum annual salary of $73,150
- Occupation must appear on the Core Skilled Occupation list
- Market salary rate requirements apply
- Rigorous skills assessment processes
Labour Agreement Stream
Reserved for specific circumstances where standard streams don't apply.
- Custom arrangements between the government and employers
- Industry-specific requirements
- Regional considerations
- Special project arrangements
Employer Nomination Scheme (186)
Permanent residence for skilled workers. The TRT stream is now available to all TSS visa holders regardless of occupation.
Temporary Residence Transition
For skilled workers already in Australia on a temporary visa who have been working for their employer for at least two years.
- Now available to all TSS visa holders regardless of occupation
- Reduced from 3 years to 2 years employment requirement
- No skills assessment required
- Employer must nominate for permanent residency
Direct Entry Stream
For skilled workers outside Australia or in Australia but not qualifying for TRT stream.
- Skills assessment required by relevant assessing authority
- No prior employment with sponsor required
- Must meet occupation, skills, and English requirements
- Employer nomination required
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494)
For employers in regional Australia seeking to sponsor skilled workers.
Key Features
- 5-year provisional visa for regional employers
- Pathway to permanent residence via subclass 191
- Must live and work in regional Australia for 3 years
- Occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list
- Skills assessment required
What employers must provide
Employer Nomination (186)
Permanent Residence- Approved Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS)
- Genuine position that is full-time
- Market salary rate compliance
- Skilling Australians Fund contribution
- No adverse information or compliance issues
- Position in Australia (not remote overseas)
Skills in Demand (482)
Temporary Skilled Visa- Approved Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS)
- Genuine position that is full-time
- Labour Market Testing (Core Skills stream)
- Skilling Australians Fund contribution
- Market salary rate compliance
- No adverse information or compliance issues
Regional Sponsored (494)
5-Year Provisional Visa- Approved Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS)
- Business located in regional Australia
- Genuine position that is full-time
- Labour Market Testing evidence
- Skilling Australians Fund contribution
- Market salary rate compliance
What employees must provide
Employer Nomination (186)
Permanent Residence- Temporary Residence Transition: 2 years with same sponsor on 482/457
- Direct Entry: Skills assessment by relevant authority
- Under 45 years of age (exemptions apply)
- English: IELTS 6.0 each band (or equivalent)
- Health and character requirements
- Nominated occupation on relevant list
Skills in Demand (482)
Temporary Skilled Visa- Nominated by approved sponsor
- Relevant skills assessment (if required)
- 2+ years work experience in occupation
- English: IELTS 5.0 each band (or equivalent)
- Health and character requirements
- Current visa or lawful status
Regional Sponsored (494)
5-Year Provisional Visa- Nominated by regional employer
- Skills assessment by relevant authority
- 3+ years work experience in occupation
- English: IELTS 6.0 each band (or equivalent)
- Under 45 years of age
- Health and character requirements
We like to keep things nice and simple.
Sponsorship
approval
We prepare and lodge your Standard Business Sponsorship application, demonstrating lawful operation and training commitment.
Sponsorship
approval
Your SBS application is the foundation of employer sponsorship. We prepare comprehensive documentation proving your business legitimacy, training commitment, and capacity to meet sponsorship obligations. Business registration, financial statements, training records, and compliance history, all organised to satisfy Department requirements.
Nomination
lodgment
We prepare the nomination including Labour Market Testing evidence, salary benchmarking, and genuine position documentation.
Nomination
lodgment
The nomination proves the position is genuine and meets requirements. Labour Market Testing evidence showing you tried to hire locally first. Salary benchmarking against market rates. Position descriptions that match ANZSCO requirements. We address potential concerns before they become requests for information.
Visa
application
We lodge the visa application with skills assessment, English evidence, health, and character requirements.
Visa
application
The visa application brings everything together. Skills assessments from the relevant authority. English test results meeting stream requirements. Health examinations and police clearances. Every document cross-referenced against what regulations require. Nothing missing, nothing unclear.
Visa grant
& arrival
Your worker receives their visa and can commence employment. We guide you through arrival obligations and work commencement.
Visa grant
& arrival
Visa grant is just the beginning of the employment relationship. We confirm visa conditions, work rights, and any restrictions. Your sponsored worker can travel to Australia and commence employment. We ensure both sponsor and employee understand their ongoing obligations from day one.
