No more slots for business visa migration? Try migrating with Subclass 482 Employer-sponsored visa!

Recent announcements of state quotas for skilled immigrants in fiscal year 23-24 have sparked discussions. Due to application backlogs, the new quotas have been reduced in various states. In contrast, the 482 employer-sponsored visa not only is it free from quota restrictions, but the Immigration Bureau has also introduced a new policy that accelerates the path to permanent residence for 482 visa holders!

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰𝟴𝟮 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿-𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮:

• No quota limit!

• Fast processing, typically just 3 months!

• Expanded career opportunities; all 482 visa holders can transition to permanent residence, no longer limited to occupations on the medium and long-term list.

• Shortened path to permanent residence; all 482 visa holders can apply after just 2 years of working for their sponsored employer.

• No need for a points-based system; simply find a qualified employer to sponsor you.

• No age requirement (unlike the 186 employer-sponsored immigration, where the age limit is 45 years).

• Low English language requirements; the short-term category only requires a total IELTS score of 5, with no individual score lower than 4.5.

• Spouses and children of applicants can work and study in Australia.

𝟰𝟴𝟮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

• Short-term stream (generally valid for 2 years)

• Medium-term stream (valid for 4 years)

• Labor agreement stream

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨:

• Employers must obtain employer sponsorship qualifications before sponsoring applicants.

• The Immigration Bureau reviews the employer's operations, scale, income, and more to determine eligibility.

• The company must be a legally established and operating enterprise with business activities.

• Employers must demonstrate the rationale for hiring the applicant, including proof of the position's necessity.

• The occupation must be tested in the local Australian labor market.

• The applicant's professional background and work experience must align with the employer's needs

• After approval, the employer's sponsorship qualification is valid for 5 years.

𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨:

• Applicants must have qualified employers who provide guarantees.

• The applicant's occupation should be on the Immigration Bureau's corresponding occupation list.

• A minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience highly related to the nominated occupation is required. IELTS score of 5, with no individual score lower than 4.5.

• Employers must conduct Australian Labor Market Tests (LMT) before sponsorship.

• Wages paid by the employer should meet or exceed market standard wages.

• Applicants must meet health and character requirements.

𝟰𝟴𝟮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀:

• Employer applies to obtain employer sponsorship qualification (Sponsorship)

• Employer nomination (Nomination): The employer submits a nomination application for the applicant.

• Submit the 482 visa application.

Get ready for an expedited journey towards your Australian dreams with the 482 visa!