Visa Sponsorship - Oz Migration Action

Get Sponsored On A 186, or 482 or 494 Visa

Oz Migration knows that the employer sponsored 186 or 482 or 494 visas are great ways to work in Australia and create pathway to permanent residency. We take care of all the requirements for employer sponsorship / nomination including Labour Market Testing and we deal with everything required for your visa application, including any skills assessment.

VISA NOMINATIONS & SPONSPORSHIP

Employer applications to nominate employees for sponsored visas such as the 186 or 482 visas are not simple. Oz Migration understands totally the various requirements required of employers. And sponsored work visas are an excellent pathway to PR for many people. Don’t miss out on a PR opportunity because you didn’t understand all the issues. Oz Migration’s expert advice on relevant sponsored visas such as the 186 visa or the 494 regional visa or the 482 temporary visa will be extremely helpful to you. We advise on English test scores, skills assessments and other requirements. We ensure the highest quality documentation and supporting evidence to give a nomination or visa application the best foundation for approval.

SPONSORING WORKERS

Oz Migration Action recommends sponsored visas such as the 186 visa and the regional 494 and the 482 visas provide excellent pathways to PR. Overseas workers can still be sponsored for shorter term temporary visas or for permanent visas. Short-term work visas would generally be for two years or less, while permanent visas allow the holder to live and work in Australia permanently.

Some permanent work visas such as the 189 visa do not require sponsorship. Others such as the 186 visa, the 494 regional visa and the temporary 482 visa require employer sponsorship. Other permanent visas are sponsored State or Territory governments.

Oz Migration’s expertise will help you to select that visa which is best for you. Do you understand which visa gives you most certainty? At Australian Migration Action, we advise applicants on the best visa for them. And we assist employers with all aspects of the sponsorship process. Oz Migration details all available options and the advantages and disadvantages of different visa pathways. We ensure you are eligible for the visa which best fits your situation.

EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS FOR SPONSORSHIP

Essential criteria for businesses to be able to sponsor migrant workers for visas such as the 186 visa include:

Hold an ABN (or equivalent)
The business to be actively and lawfully operating
Demonstrate a genuine need to hire an overseas worker(s)
The role to be filled is a skilled occupation
Demonstrate that valid efforts have been made to recruit a citizen or permanent resident (such as proof of advertising)
The employment terms and conditions are at least the equivalent of those offered an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Have a business track record with no significant black marks.

EMPLOYING 186 VISA WORKERS

Employers often can’t find local workers with the skills they need, so the 186 visa and other work visas allow them to recruit suitable overseas workers. That’s why the Australian and New Zealand immigration policies recognise the importance of employers being able to sponsor workers from overseas to provide essential skills for their businesses. Consequently, there are various visa options for tradespersons, professionals and diverse specialists to come and work in Australia and New Zealand.

WHAT WORKERS CAN BE SPONSORED?

To be eligible for sponsorship, overseas workers need to have a “skill” as defined by the Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). Sometimes a worker’s skills have to be assessed by an Australian assessment body and we can act for the worker in this. The nominated worker also needs to satisfy other criteria such as English language, age, and public interest tests such as health and character.