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Work Visas

Australian work visas are designed to allow foreign nationals to work in Australia temporarily or permanently.

 

There are several types of work visas available, including the Temporary Skill Shortage visa, the Skilled Independent visa, and the Employer Nomination Scheme visa.

 

These visas have different requirements and conditions, but generally, they require applicants to have relevant skills and qualifications, work experience, and English language proficiency.

 

Work visas may also require applicants to meet certain health and character requirements, and may provide opportunities for visa holders to bring their family members to Australia.

 

The length of stay, work and study conditions, and eligibility for permanent residency vary depending on the specific visa category.

 

Work visas can provide a pathway for foreign nationals to gain valuable work experience in Australia and may lead to long-term settlement or citizenship.

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Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS)

Subclass 482

General Requirements

Short Term

This stream is for employers and businesses to source genuine temporary overseas skilled workers in occupations listed under the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) for a maximum of 2 years each time (or up yo 4 years if an international trade obligation applies)

2 years post-qualification work experience in nominated occupation

No age limit

Available Streams

Medium Term

This stream is for employers and businesses to source highly skilled overseas to fill medium-term critical skills in occupations listed under the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MTSSL) or the Regional Occupations List (ROL) for up to 4 years (each time) with eligibility to apply for permanent residence after 3 years.

Labour Agreement

The stream is for employers and businesses to source overseas skilled workers in accordance with a labour agreement with the Commonwealth on the basis of a demonstrated need that cannot be met in the Australian labour market and standard visa programs are not available, with the capacity to negotiate a permanent residence option. 

Employer Nominated Scheme (ENS)

Subclass 186

General Requirements

3 years post-qualification work experience in nominated occupation

Age limit is 45 years old

(Age exemptions may apply)

Available Streams

Direct Entry

This stream is ideal if you are holding a Subclass 457 or 482 Visa and has worked for an Australian employer for 2 – 3 years (depending on the date of visa application) in the nominated occupation and your employer wants to offer you a permanent position in that occupation

Temporary Residence Transition

This stream is ideal if you have never, or only briefly, worked in the Australian labour market or have not held any temporary work visas with your nominating employer or if you are applying directly from outside Australia.

Labour Agreement

This stream is appropriate if you are being sponsored by an employer through a tailored and negotiated labour agreement or regional migration agreement.

Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa (SESR) REGIONAL 

Subclass 494/191

General Requirements

3 years post-qualification work experience in nominated occupation

Age limit is 45 years old

(Age exemptions may apply)

Sponsor Requirements

Must be located in designated regional areas

Must be under list of eligible occupations

Approval by Regional Certifying Body

Australian Market Salary Rate (AMSR)

Available Streams

Employer Sponsored

This stream enables regional employers to fill labour shortage in designated regional areas by sponsoring skilled foreign workers with relevant experience and qualifications. 

Labour Agreement

This stream is appropriate if you are being sponsored by an employer through a tailored and negotiated labour agreement or regional migration agreement. 

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