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Employer Sponsored Visa

A skilled visa sponsored by an Australian employer — for workers with an offer, and businesses that need to fill a genuine skills gap.

Overview

Sponsored pathways, handled for both sides

Employer sponsored visas (including subclass 482 and 186) let Australian businesses nominate skilled workers for roles they can't fill locally, with a pathway to permanent residency for many occupations.

We act for both employers and employees — helping businesses become approved sponsors and nominate positions correctly, and helping workers put together a strong, compliant application.

Who this pathway is for

  • Skilled workers with a genuine job offer in Australia
  • Australian employers wanting to sponsor overseas talent
  • Businesses that aren't yet an approved sponsor
  • 482 visa holders exploring a permanent pathway

Key facts

Visa subclass482 / 186
Typical stayUp to 4 years (482), or permanent (186)
Sponsor requiredYes, approved Australian business
Occupation listMust be on the relevant skilled list
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What's included

How we handle it for you

01

Sponsorship approval

Getting the business approved as a standard business sponsor.

02

Nomination preparation

Matching the role to the correct occupation and skill level.

03

Visa application

Prepared for the nominated employee.

04

PR pathway advice

Mapping the route to permanent residency where available.

Our Process

From first conversation to decision

01

Initial consultation

We assess the role, occupation and sponsor eligibility.

02

Sponsorship & nomination

We prepare the business sponsorship and position nomination.

03

Visa lodgement

We file the employee's visa application.

04

Decision & next steps

We advise on conditions, renewals and the PR pathway.

Looking to sponsor or be sponsored?