Australia's employer-sponsored visa program allows an eligible Australian business to sponsor a skilled overseas worker when it cannot fill a genuine vacancy from the local labour market.
There are three main employer-sponsored pathways, ranging from a temporary visa through to a direct permanent residence outcome, and a dedicated regional option for employers outside the major cities.
Use the visa types below to find the pathway that matches your employer's circumstances, or your own if you already have a sponsoring employer in mind.
A temporary visa letting a sponsored worker fill a skills gap for an Australian employer, with a possible route to permanent residence.
A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer, with three distinct streams depending on your visa history.
A provisional visa for employers in designated regional areas to sponsor skilled workers, with a path to permanent residence after three years.
Employer-sponsored visas involve two connected processes: the employer's sponsorship and nomination, and the worker's visa application. I work with both employers and prospective employees to assess eligibility, prepare nomination and visa documentation, and manage the application through to a decision.
