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Employer Sponsored Visa

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

Are you a skilled worker looking to contribute to Australia’s workforce? The Skills in Demand (SID) visa offers a new and streamlined pathway for overseas workers with in demand qualifications and experience to work in Australia, with a potential pathway to permanent residency. Whether you are already employed by an Australian business or seeking to explore opportunities in key industries, we can guide you in choosing the most suitable visa option under this new program.

The SID visa offers multiple streams tailored to different levels of skill and workforce needs. These streams include:

Core Skills Stream

Specialist Skills Stream

Labour Agreement Stream

Requirements for the SID Visa

The following outlines general eligibility requirements. Specific criteria will vary depending on the stream.

As the sponsoring employer, the business must generally:

Be lawfully and actively operating and financially capable of employing the nominee for the duration of the visa

Nominate a genuine, full-time position in an eligible occupation listed under the relevant stream (Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) for Core Skills Stream, Major Groups 1,2,4,5 or 6 of Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) for Specialist Skills Stream, or specified occupation under the terms of a Labour Agreement)

Provide a written employment contract (unless exempt)

Ensure that the employment conditions are no less favourable than those offered to Australian workers in similar roles

Meet the applicable salary requirements, including both the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) and the minimum salary threshold for the selected stream

Conduct Labour Market Testing (LMT) by advertising the role for a minimum period, unless exempt (e.g. under an International Trade Obligation)

As the visa applicant, you will need to:

Genuinely intend to work in the nominated position

Hold the relevant qualifications and/or work experience for the position (A formal skills assessment may be required)

Have at least one year of full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time) within the past five years in the nominated position

Meet any licensing, registration, or professional membership requirements applicable to the occupation

Meet the English language requirements, such as:

IELTS: Minimum score of 5 in each band

PTE Academic: Minimum score of 36 in each component or you may be exempt if you have completed at least five years of full-time study in a secondary or higher education institution where instruction was in English

Hold suitable health insurance for this visa

Meet health and character requirements

SKILLS IN DEMAND IS A 3 STAGE PROCESS:

SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION: The first step involves the employer applying to become an approved sponsor or have a labour agreement (Labour Agreement Stream).

NOMINATION APPLICATION: Once sponsorship is in place, the employer nominates the specific role to be filled.

VISA APPLICATION: After the nomination is lodged, the visa applicant can submit their application.

EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEMEVISA SUBCLASS 186 (PERMANENT VISA)

The Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa could be your pathway to building a lasting future for you and your family in Australia, with the support of an Australian employer.

This visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by an approved Australian business to live and work in Australia on a permanent basis. Whether you are already working in Australia or applying from overseas, we can guide you through the process to help you pursue permanent residency and make the most of this valuable opportunity to contribute your skills to Australia.

There are multiple streams available to suit different work and migration circumstances:

Direct Entry Stream

Temporary Residence Transition Stream

Labour Agreement Stream

Requirements for the ENS Visa

The following outlines general eligibility requirements. Specific criteria will vary depending on the stream.

As the sponsoring employer, the business must generally:

Be lawfully and actively operating and financially capable of employing the nominee (the visa applicant)

Nominate a genuine, full-time position in an eligible occupation listed under the relevant stream (Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) for Core Skills Stream, Major Groups 1,2,4,5 or 6 of Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) for Specialist Skills Stream, or specified occupation under the terms of a Labour Agreement), for at least 2 years from the visa is granted

Offer a salary and employment conditions that meet Australian workplace laws and market rates

Demonstrate a commitment to employing local workers and comply with sponsorship obligations

In some cases (Direct Entry and Labour Agreement streams), provide evidence of labour market testing (LMT) to show no suitable Australian workers are available

As the visa applicant, you will need to:

Be nominated by an eligible Australian employer for a position on the relevant skilled occupation list

Be under 45 years of age at the time of application (some exceptions apply)

Meet the skills, qualifications, and work experience requirements for the nominated position

Direct Entry Stream: At least 3 years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) work experience in a relevant occupation, a formal skills assessment is required.

Temporary Residence Transition Stream: At least 2 years of (or part-time equivalent) work experience in a relevant occupation, while holding a Subclass 457 or 482 visa.

Have competent English language skills, unless exempt (requirements may vary by stream and occupation), such as:

IELTS: Minimum score of 6 in each band

PTE: 47 for listening, 48 for reading, 51 for writing, and 54 for speaking
*Test scores on or after 7 August 2025

Meet health and character requirements

EMPLOYER NOMINATED SCHEME IS A 2 STAGE PROCESS

NOMINATION APPLICATION/LABOUR AGREEMENT IS IN PLACE: Employer nominated the specific role to be filled

VISA APPLICATION: Atfer the Nomination is lodged, the visa application can submit their application

SKILLED EMPLOYER SPONSORED REGIONAL (PROVISIONAL) VISA SUBCLASS 494

The following outlines general eligibility requirements. Specific criteria will vary depending on the stream.

As the sponsoring employer, the business must generally:

Be lawfully and actively operating and financially capable of employing the nominee for the duration of the visa nominate a genuine, full-time position in an eligible skilled occupation list in a designated regional area of Australia be certified by the Regional Certifying Body (RCB) provide a written employment contract (unless exempt) ensure that the employment conditions are no less favourable than those offered to Australian workers in similar roles meet the applicable salary requirements, including both the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) and the minimum salary threshold
conduct Labour Market Testing (LMT) by advertising the role for a minimum period, unless exempt (e.g. under an International Trade Obligation)

As the visa applicant, you will need to:

genuinely intend to work in the nominated The Subclass 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa provides a pathway for qualified overseas workers to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia, and supports employers who are unable to source suitably skilled
workers from the local labour market.

Whether you are currently employed by a regional Australian business or looking to explore opportunities in key industries outside major cities, we can help you navigate your options and determine the most suitable visa pathway under this program.

This visa offers two streams tailored to different levels of skill and workforce needs. These streams include:

Employer Sponsored stream

Labour Agreement stream

Requirements for the SESR Visa

Position hold the relevant qualifications and/or work experience for the position (A formal skills assessment may be required) have at least three years of full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time) in the nominated position meet any licensing, registration, or professional membership requirements applicable to the occupation meet the English language requirements, such as:

IELTS: Minimum score of 5 in each band

PTE Academic: Minimum score of 36 in each component or you may be exempt if you have completed at least five years of full- time study in a secondary or higher education institution where instruction was in English or hold a valid passport issued by certain countries. Hold suitable health insurance for this visa meet health and character requirements

SERS VISA ISA 3 STAGE PROCESS:

SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION: The first step involves the employer applying to become an approved sponsor or have a labour agreement (Labour Agreement Stream)

NOMINATION APPLICATION: Once sponsorship is in place, the employer proceeds with the Regional Certifying Body (RCB) assessment followed by the nomination application for the specific position to be filled.

VISA APPLICATION: After the nomination is lodged, the visa applicant can submit their application.

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