What is an Australian Employer Sponsored Visa?
The employer-sponsored visa is the best legalized power given to the Australian employers for sponsoring specific skilled labour from international borders to serve their business needs. However, an applicant selected under the scheme needs to mandatorily be qualified and hold sound experience in the similar occupation as listed by the governmenton the relevant Skilled Occupation List. He/she should also meet also the eligibility criterions set by the government of Australia.
Benefits of Australian Employer Sponsored Visa
- The employer sponsored visa permits Australian employers to fill in ‘highly skilled positions’ in the country with a suitablecounterpart from across the Australian continent.
- Even a non-Australian citizen or resident is eligible to serve for a particular work profile if the eligibility criterion is met. This gives promising opportunity to stay and earn a quality living in Australia.
- Under this scheme, Australian employers can easily recruit highly skilled staff from overseas on a permanent basis in case a suitable fit is not present in the Australian labour market to fill a vacancy. The employee thus is eligible to work and enjoy all the subsidiary rights under the government schemes.
It has been divided into two categories:
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Temporary Skill Shortage Visa
(Subclass 482)
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Employer Nomination Scheme
(Subclass 186)
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa- (Subclass 482)
The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Subclass 482 or “TSS visa” offers complete flexibility for the Australian employers to handle skilled worker shortage for their firms. Under this scheme, visa can be sponsored for eligible candidates incase a suitable in-house fit is notidentified. Employers are thus, allowed to sponsor an eligible candidate from overseas to work for their business in Australia. However, it is ensured that Australian employees are given priority, first.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this visa, the basic eligibility requirements are-
- One must have at least two (2) years of work experience in the relative occupation.
- Must be sponsored by an approved firm
- Must be nominated for a job in an approved occupation
Employer Nomination Scheme – (Subclass 186)
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS-186) is a permanent residency visa scheme for skilled workers. It permits Australian businesses to be eligible for sponsoring particularly skilled workers to live and work in Australia on a permanent basis. This visa aims at recruiting valid and equally qualified candidates who meet the skills shortfall in Australia.However, this visa expires 5 years post the date of visa granted.
Eligibility
Sponsor –
Candidate must be nominated by a legally running business organization or agency in Australia prior to visa filing.
Experience –
Candidates must hold minimum 3 years of work experience in the nominated occupation.Part-time work experience might be considered however, casual work tenure is notconsiderable.
Age –
The minimum age limit should not be less than 18 years and more than 45 years. However, exemptions as directed by the Australian government remains legalized.
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