Employer Sponsorship

At Australian Immigration & Visa Solutions we understand that quality employees are the greatest resource for any business and sometimes it is difficult to source this talent from the local market.

Looking abroad to find the solution comes with inherent issues, especially where visa applications are concerned. Many businesses and individuals go through the process themselves and find the red tape overwhelming. The process can drag on for months and sometimes it’s difficult to get clear feedback from the Department of Immigration. And, in the end, many applications are rejected or delayed unnecessarily because one critical piece of information is missing. We also advise and assist businesses with respect to any obligations they may need to comply with as a result of having sponsored an employee.

There are several visa options that allow businesses to sponsor overseas workers to work in Australia.

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457 visas)

Temporary Work (Skilled) or 457 visa allows businesses based either in Australia or overseas to sponsor workers for a temporary visa lasting up to 4 years. Only certain occupations are eligible for 457 visas, and employees must be paid at the market rate.

 Regional Sponsored Skilled Migration Scheme (RSMS)

The RSMS visa requires a job offer in a regional area. The position needs to be approved by a Regional Certifying Body, but otherwise the skill level criteria are lower than for an ENS visa. The resulting RSMS visa is a permanent visa, but is subject to cancellation if the employee leaves employment within 2 years of obtaining the visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

The Employer Nomination Scheme is a permanent visa, and requires the nominating employer to be operating in Australia. The employee needs to show a higher level of skill than for a 457 visa, but otherwise the criteria are broadly similar to the 457 visa

Overseas Business

As a lawfully operating overseas business that has no formal operating base or representation in Australia, you may be eligible to bring foreign nationals to Australia to:Establish a branch or other business activity in Australia such as a joint venture, agency distributions or subsidiary branches, orFulfil contractual obligations or other business activity in Australia.