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Employer-Sponsored Work
Temporary and permanent employer-sponsored streams.
Subclass 482Subclass 186Subclass 494
Overview
Employer-sponsored visas let approved Australian businesses fill positions they can't source locally. The 482 (TSS) is temporary; the 186 (ENS) offers permanent residency from the outset.
Eligibility
- Nomination by an approved sponsor
- Occupation on the relevant list
- Skills, qualifications and experience matching the role
- Competent English
Benefits
- Work in Australia for up to 4 years (482) or permanently (186)
- Bring family who can work and study
- Pathway to permanent residency and citizenship
Frequently asked
Can any employer sponsor me?
Only businesses accredited or approved as Standard Business Sponsors. We can also assist your employer through the sponsorship process.