Employer Sponsored Visa

This visa lets skilled people with a relevant occupation work in Australia for an employer who can’t find an Australian to do the work.

Short-term stream

This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

You must:

• Be a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)
• Be nominated to work in an occupation on the list of eligible short-term skilled occupations by an approved sponsor
• Have relevant skills, qualifications and employment background to perform occupation
• Have at least 2 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field. Generally, you should have gained your experience on a full-time basis within the last 5 years. The period does not need to be continuous. Equivalent part-time work can be considered but casual work can not be accepted
• Have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation
• Work only for your sponsor or associated entity
• Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt
• Have adequate health insurance
• Meet health requirement
• Meet character requirement

Stay

You can stay for up to 2 years or up to 4 years if an International Trade Obligation (ITO) applies.

Medium-term stream

This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

You must:

• Be nominated to work in an occupation on the list of eligible medium and long-term skilled occupations by an approved sponsor
• Have relevant skills, qualifications and employment background to perform occupation
• Have at least 2 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field. Generally, you should have gained your experience on a full-time basis within the last 5 years. The period does not need to be continuous. Equivalent part-time work can be considered but casual work can not be accepted
• Have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation
• Work only for your sponsor or associated entity
• Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt
• Have adequate health insurance
• Meet health requirement
• Meet character requirement

Stay

Up to 4 years

Migration Pathway

Visa holders can apply for permanent residence, if eligible, through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa under Temporary Residence Stream.