Employer Sponsored Visa
If your employer is happy to sponsor you, this can be your opportunity to work in Australia for a longer period of time.
Employer Sponsored Visa Subclasses

Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482
The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa allows employers to sponsor overseas workers to live and work in Australia on a temporary basis. This visa is designed to assist employers who are unable to meet their skilled Australian workforce needs from the local labour market. It is valid for a maximum of either two or four years, depending upon the nature of the skilled position.
- Short-Term
- Medium-Term
- Labour Agreement
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Subclass 494
The subclass 494 (SESR) visa allows employers to sponsor overseas workers to live and work in regional Australia on a temporary basis. This visa is designed to assist regional employers who are unable to meet their skilled Australian workforce needs from the local labour market. The visa is valid for a five-year period with visa holders able to apply for a permanent visa if they meet the relevant criteria.
This Visa includes:
- Employer Sponsored Stream
- Labour Agreement Stream
Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186
The purpose of the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) is to allow Australian employers to fill highly skilled positions with suitably qualified migrants. The scheme is designed to assist employers who are unable to meet their skilled Australian workforce needs from the local labour market.
This Visa includes:
- Direct Entry
- Labour Agreement
- Temporary Residence Transition Stream
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Subclass 187
The purpose of the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) is to promote the economic development of regional Australia by encouraging skilled migrants to settle in these areas. The scheme is designed to assist employers in regional Australia who are unable to meet their skilled workforce needs from the local labour market.
This Visa includes:
- Direct Entry
- Temporary Residence Transition Stream