Employee Visa
Australian Employee Migration , also known as Employer-Sponsored Migration is a category for people who have a written job offer from a suitable employer in Australia. The applicant (and spouse, and dependents) are sponsored by the employer over to Australia.
To qualify for Employer-Sponsored Migration, you must:
- have a written job offer from an employer in Australia, who has employed 10 or more people for the last two years
General Skilled Migration is divided into three categories, the Employer-Nominated Scheme (ENS),the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) and Temporary Business (subclass 475)
It is possible to apply for Employer-Sponsored migration up until the age of 55, so this visa class may be an option for people who do not qualify under skilled migration because of their age.
Employer-Nominated Scheme (ENS)
The Employer-Nominated Scheme is a permanent visa, and the applicant must work the sponsoring employer for three years. The applicant's spouse and children are also granted permanent residency and unrestricted working rights.
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)
Similar to the ENS, the RSMS is for people who are employed in rural areas of Australia. The applicant has permanent residency from the start, and must work for the sponsoring employer for two years. The applicant's spouse and children are also granted permanent residency and unrestricted working rights.
> Take the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) assessment
Temporary Business (subclass 457)
The Temporary Business visa allows the applicant (and spouse, and any dependents) to live and work in Australia on a temporary basis for up to 4 years. During this time it may be possible to swap to a permanent ENS or RSMS visa, provided the applicant meets the criteria.