Employer Sponsored Visas

Your 482 visa has Condition 8607 attached to it which requires that you work for the employer which nominated you. In order to change employers, your prospective employer will need to lodge a new 482 nomination application for you. Your prospective employer will also need to have a valid sponsorship approval or application in place before they can lodge a nomination application for you. You cannot commence working with your prospective employer until the new nomination application has been approved. If you begin working for your new employer before the nomination application is approved, the Department of Home Affairs can cancel your 482 visa for breaching Condition 8607.

Condition 8607 also requires that you do not cease employment for more than 60 days. You will need to find a new employer to nominate you. The new employer will need to have (or apply for) a Standard Business sponsorship and lodge a nomination application for you. If you cease employment for more than 60 days, the Department of Home Affairs can cancel your 482 visa for breaching Condition 8607.

The Federal Government introduced sweeping changes to the skilled visa program in 2017 and 2018. However, they also introduced transitional arrangements to ensure people who were already pursuing a permanent pathway were not disadvantaged.These transitional arrangements apply to the following cohorts:Those who held a 457 visa on or before 18 April 2017 and continue to hold this visa or a 457 visa/TSS visa/related bridging visa at time of application Those who lodged a subclass 457 visa application on or before 18 April 2017 which was subsequently granted and continue to hold this visa or a 457 visa/TSS visa/related bridging visa at time of application. If the above is applicable to you, you can access the transitional arrangements for Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) (Temporary Residence Transition Stream) visa applications:occupation list requirements will not apply the age requirement will remain at less than 50 years of age with existing age exemptions still available, and the minimum period an applicant is required to have been employed as the holder of a subclass 457 or TSS visa will remain at two years You do not have to hold the same 457 visa or be working for the same employer to access the transitional arrangements. You can since have been granted a subsequent 457/TSS visa and/or been re-nominated by a different employer. As long as you held or applied for a 457 visa on 18 April 2017, you can access the transitional arrangements.

One of the primary requirements for a 494 visa is that your sponsoring employer has to be located in a ‘designated regional area’. Most locations of Australia outside major cities (Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane) are classed as designated regional areas for migration purposes.

If you’re considering hiring a foreign worker in Australia, verifying their work rights before offering them a job is essential. The employer must ensure their employees have the legal right to work in Australia. As an employer or individual, you can check the work rights of a non-citizen in Australia by accessing the Department of Home Affairs’ Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system. VEVO will tell you the visa holder’s visa start date and expiry date, as well as whether the person is NOT allowed to work or whether there are work restrictions on their visa. It is important to note that even if the visa holder has work rights in Australia, there may be restrictions on the amount and type of work they can undertake.

Yes. It is your responsibility to ensure that the information entered in your Expression of Interest (EOI) is up to date, accurate and the documents required to demonstrate your eligibility have not expired. If you have submitted an EOI indicating your interest in South Australian nomination you must ensure that you, or your migration agent can access your EOI.  You must also ensure that your EOI has enough validity to be active throughout the course of the invitation process. Once invited, you must use the same EOI to apply for state nomination. If your EOI has expired, we will not accept another EOI. Your new EOI may however be invited in the future. If you are invited to apply for nomination and find you have technical difficulties accessing your EOI or your documents have expired, we may advise you not to apply and/or refuse your application. 

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State nomination does not guarantee a visa grant and you must also meet all of Department of Home Affairs visa requirements. Once you have been nominated and received your visa invitation from Department of Home Affairs, Skilled & Business Migration has no further involvement in the visa application process. All queries about the visa application process, need to be directed to Department of Home Affairs

The South Australian program year generally relates to the financial year which is from 1 July to 30 June.

To determine the skill level of your work experience, you may wish to refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations website

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The Employer Sponsored Visa 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage Visa) allows Australian employers to sponsor a foreign skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitable Australian citizen or resident to fill. This visa is temporary but can lead to permanent residency.

The visa is available for skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer. Applicants must have relevant skills and qualifications for the position and meet health and character requirements.

The duration of the Visa 482 can vary depending on the occupation. It can be granted for a period of up to two years or four years in certain circumstances if the occupation is on the medium- to long-term skilled occupation list.

- To be eligible, the applicant must: - Have a relevant skills assessment for the nominated occupation. - Have at least two years of relevant work experience. - Meet age, English language, and health requirements. - Be nominated by an approved Australian employer.

Yes, the primary visa holder can include family members, such as a spouse or dependent children, in their application. Family members can work and study in Australia.

You can search for employers by looking for job vacancies on various job platforms that specify sponsorship. Networking in your industry, attending job fairs, and connecting with recruitment agencies can also help.

Once the Visa 482 expires, you must either apply for a new visa or leave Australia, or transition to a permanent visa if eligible. It’s important to plan ahead and explore your options before the visa expiration.

Yes, holders of the Visa 482 may be eligible to apply for permanent residency through various pathways, such as the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) or the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) after having worked for their sponsoring employer for a specified period.

To maintain your Visa 482 status, you must comply with the conditions of your visa, including remaining with your sponsoring employer in the nominated role and notifying the Department of Home Affairs about any changes in circumstances.

Yes, there is a processing fee for applying for the Visa 482, which varies depending on the subclass and whether you are applying as a primary applicant or including family members. It’s essential to check the Department of Home Affairs website for the latest fee information.

The DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement) Visa 482 is a subclass of the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa that allows employers in designated areas of Australia to sponsor skilled workers for positions that may not meet the standard labor market testing requirements.

Applicants must be nominated by an approved employer in a designated DAMA area. They need to have relevant skills and qualifications for the nominated occupation, meet necessary health and character requirements, and fulfill English language proficiency standards.

DAMA agreements apply to specific regions, including but not limited to regional areas and certain states or territories in Australia. Each DAMA may have its own list of eligible occupations and conditions, so it's important to check the specific agreement for the relevant area.

The eligible occupations under the DAMA Visa 482 vary depending on the specific DAMA agreement in place for the region. Typically, the list includes both skilled and semi-skilled roles. It’s essential to refer to the specific DAMA agreement to confirm the eligible occupations.

The length of stay on a DAMA Visa 482 can be up to four years, depending on the specifics of the nomination and the requirements of the DAMA agreement. Extension or pathways to permanent residency may also be available.

Yes, primary visa holders can include eligible family members (such as a spouse or dependent children) in their application. Family members can also work and study in Australia while holding this visa.

The DAMA Visa 482 is specifically designed for designated areas with labor shortages and allows for more flexibility in meeting labor market testing requirements. It may also include occupations that are not on the standard skilled occupation lists.

While some DAMA agreements may require a skills assessment for certain occupations, others may have different requirements. It is important to check the specific DAMA agreement and consult with the employer and migration agents as necessary.

Yes, holders of the DAMA Visa 482 may be eligible to transition to permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) or other relevant pathways after working in their nominated position for the required period under the DAMA agreement.

There are application fees associated with the DAMA Visa 482, similar to the standard Visa 482 process. The fees can vary based on the specific circumstances of the application (such as primary applicant or including family members). Always check the latest application fees and charges on the website of Department of Home Affairs.