Sponsored Work Visas
Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) Visa (‘SID 482’)
In December 2024, the Skills In Demand visa replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa.
To apply for the Skills in Demand visa, applicants must have an employer sponsor.
It’s a three-stage process:
- The sponsoring company must be a Standard Business Sponsor or Overseas Business Sponsor.
- The sponsor submits a nomination application.
- The applicant lodges a Subclass 482 visa application.
Employers are strongly encouraged to seek migration assistance, as a Subclass 482 visa cannot be approved without an approved nomination from the sponsoring employer.
Key elements critical to the success of a Subclass 482 application include appropriate advertising, meeting salary thresholds, English language requirements, and satisfying qualification and work experience criteria. Unite Migration provides expert guidance to ensure applications meet all requirements for submission to the Department of Home Affairs.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 494) visa
This is another employer-sponsored pathway offered by Australian businesses. The Subclass 494 visa aims to address skill shortages in regional Australia, providing opportunities for employers in remote areas to recruit skilled workers in a variety of industries and occupations.
The visa results in a five-year stay and includes a pathway to permanent residency after three years. Visa holders must live and work for their regional employer during this period to qualify for the permanent visa.
Training and Temporary Activities (Subclass 407 or 408) visa
The Subclass 407 and 408 visas provide alternative solutions to the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) visa:
- Subclass 407: Designed for individuals in the early stages of their careers who require additional training or workplace experience to obtain licensing or registration.
- Subclass 408: Geared towards temporary activities in specific industries such as special events, religious work, sports, research, domestic work, entertainment, film or TV production, and superyacht crew.
Temporary Work Short Stay Specialist (Subclass 400) visa
The Subclass 400 visa is ideal for businesses needing highly specialised workers for short-term projects lasting 3–6 months. It applies across various industries, including ICT, engineering, management, and other specialised fields.
Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) visa
The Subclass 186 visa allows employers to sponsor skilled workers for permanent residency. It is suitable for offshore applicants or those in Australia on a temporary work visa, such as the Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) visa.
The visa includes two primary streams:
- Temporary Residence Transition (TRT): For individuals who have undertaken sponsored employment whilst holding a Subclass 482 (SID) or 457 visa for at least two years and meet eligibility criteria for permanent residency.
- Direct Entry (DE): For individuals who meet the requirements for permanent residency without the need for prior waiting periods.
Contact us today regarding eligibility criteria for a temporary or permanent work visa in Australia
