Australian Employer Nomination Visa
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Australian Employer Nomination Visa
The types of Employer Nomination visas
Employer-Sponsored stream
- Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (subclass 482): allows employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas to fill a skill shortage in their business on a temporary basis.
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)
- Permanent Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (subclass 186
- This visa allows employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas for permanent residency in Australia.
- Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA)
Note: There is a wide range of Employer sponsored visa subclasses, and specific requirements and eligibility criteria can vary for each type of visa
The common criteria for Australian Employer Nomination visas
Sponsorship
The applicant must be sponsored by an approved Australian employer.
Nomination
The sponsoring employer must nominate a skilled position that they are unable to fill with an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Skilled Occupation
The nominated position must be listed on the relevant skilled occupation list and the applicant must have the necessary skills and qualifications for the role.
English Language Ability
English Language Ability: The applicant must demonstrate a certain level of English language proficiency.
Health
The applicant must meet the health requirements set by the Australian government.
Character
The applicant must pass a character assessment and have no prior criminal convictions or other issues that may impact their eligibility for a visa.
Age
The applicant must be under 45 years of age, although some exceptions may apply.