Employer sponsorship is a common pathway for skilled workers who are looking to start their Australian dream, work and live in Australia. There are currently several types of employer sponsorship visas available in Australia, including the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482), Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186), and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187). The eligibility criteria for each of these visas may vary, so it is important to ensure you consult your immigration specialist to ensure you are applying for the correct visa type. To be eligible for employer sponsorship, an overseas skilled migrant needs to meet certain criteria:
To sponsor overseas workers in Australia, an employer must first be approved by the Australian government as a standard business sponsor. To be eligible for approval, the employer must meet certain criteria, the most common ones being:
In addition to the above standard requirements, there are specific eligibility criteria for each of these visa subclasses. For example, the Temporary Skill Shortage visa requires the employer to demonstrate that they have a genuine need for a skilled worker and that they have been unable to find an Australian citizen or permanent resident to fill the position.
The Annual market salary rate (AMSR) is basically what you would be offering an equivalent Australian worker for the same job. This can be determined by reviewing enterprise agreements or industrial awards, job outlook information, advertisements for the last 6 months in the same location, remuneration surveys or advice from unions or employer associations.
Mostly, yes. Although there are some types of employers who may not be eligible for sponsorship for many reasons, including:
It’s important to note that there may be additional criteria or circumstances that would make an employer ineligible for sponsorship. If you have any specific questions about employer sponsorship eligibility in Australia, it’s best to consult with our migration agents prior to taking your first steps.
The first step that an Australian employer should take to be eligible to sponsor overseas workers is to apply to become an approved sponsor by the Australian government. The application process for becoming an approved sponsor involves several steps:
The current processing times for an employer to become an approved sponsor in Australia vary depending on a number of factors, such as the volume of applications being processed, the complexity of the application, and the level of scrutiny required to assess the application. The current estimated processing time for standard business sponsorship applications is between 8 and 12 weeks. However, this is only an estimate and processing times can vary depending on the individual circumstances of each application.
At the moment, the sponsorship application fee is $420.
Once an employer has been approved as a standard business sponsor, they can nominate overseas workers for skilled visas, such as the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482), Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186), and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187).
Becoming an approved sponsor can be complex and time-consuming. Employers who are interested in sponsoring overseas workers are encouraged to seek advice from our registered migration agents to ensure they understand the process and meet all eligibility requirements.
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