Employer Sponsored Visas – Work in Australia with Employer Support
Secure your future in Australia by being sponsored by a qualified employer.
If you have the skills Australian businesses need, you may be eligible for a temporary or permanent visa through employer sponsorship.
✨ Why Choose an Employer Sponsored Visa?
✈️ Work legally in Australia in your nominated occupation
🧑💼 Stay temporarily or transition to permanent residency
📍 Live in metro or regional areas depending on the visa type
🔄 Pathway to PR through visas like 186 or 191
📃 Secure job offer boosts visa eligibility
💡 Ideal for engineers, chefs, IT professionals, tradespeople, healthcare workers, and more.
📋 Visa Options Under Employer Sponsorship
| Visa Subclass | Summary | Duration | PR Pathway |
| 482 – Skill in Demand Visa | Temporary visa linked to employer sponsorship | 2–4 years | Yes (via 186) |
| 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) | Permanent visa directly or via the 482 routes | Permanent | Yes (Direct) |
| 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) | Regional visa with PR pathway | 5 years | Yes (via 191) |
👤 Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible for employer-sponsored visas if you:
✅ Have a valid job offer from an Australian business
✅ Work in an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
✅ Hold the required qualifications or work experience
✅ Meet English, health, and character requirements
✅ Are sponsored by an approved employer
🔍 Streams and Scenarios
💼 Core Stream – Occupation listed on STSOL, MLTSSL or ROL
🧑🔬 Specialist Stream – High salary or niche expertise
🌏 Labour Agreement / DAMA Stream – For workers in regional or niche industries
📄 Required Documents (Applicant)
✅ Passport & identity documents
✅ Resume and qualifications
✅ Skills assessment (if required)
✅ English test results (IELTS/PTE)
✅ Health check & police clearances
✅ Job offer or employment contract
🔄 Employer Sponsorship to Permanent Residency
🛤️ PR Pathways from Employer Sponsored Visas:
• 482 → 186 Visa (after 2 years)
• 494 → 191 Visa (after 3 years in regional work)
• 186 Visa (Direct Entry) – Apply for PR directly if eligible
⏱️ Processing Time & Visa Costs (Applicant Side)
| Visa | Typical Timeframe | Applicant Fees |
| 482 | 1–4 months | From $1,455 |
| 186 | 3–6 months | From $4,640 |
| 494 | 4–7 months | From $4,640 |
💡 Employers may pay nomination and SAF levy costs.
⚠️ Tips & Common Mistakes
🔸 No skills assessment when required → Application refused
🔸 Low English scores → Ineligibility
🔸 Fake or weak job offers → Risk of visa refusal or future bans
💡 Always work with a Registered Migration Agent to avoid pitfalls.
🛡️ Why Choose Visa Advisor?
✅ MARA-registered experts
✅ 10+ years in employer-sponsored migration
✅ Full document review & checklist guidance
✅ PR pathway planning from day one
✅ Personalized employer match services (where eligible)