Employer Nomination Scheme

Lawfully operating Australian and overseas employers can sponsor and employ skilled workers who have recognised qualifications and skills / or experience in particular occupations required in Australia.

Employer Nomination Scheme

This is a two stage process:

1. Approval of employer's nomination
2. Nominees application for a vist

Temporary Business Visas (Subclass 457)

This is a temporary visa which is valid from 3 months up to four years.

You should be nominated by an employer and the employer needs to be assessed as a nominating company.

Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 121 offshore / Subclass 856 onshore)

These are permanent visas requiring the applicant to be nominated by a company which must apply for approval to be able to nominate employees.

The applicant must have skills assessed for these visas.

Regional Sponsored Visas (Subclass 119 offshore / Subclass 857 onshore)

This is a three stage process:

1. Employer's nomination is certified by the authorised regional body
2. Approval of employer's nomination
3. Nominee's application for a visa

The applicant must have sponsorship by a company in one of the regional areas in Australia. This excludes Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide.