EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP

Take the pressure off and fill essential roles with skilled employees.

Overcome Labour Shortages

Struggling to find skilled workers locally to fill essential roles?

Sponsoring skilled migrant workers might be the solution to take the pressure off and help your business succeed.

Migrant workers are highly skilled, educated individuals willing to work in all parts of Australia. To be eligible for a visa, they must evidence their qualifications and experience, have a certain level of English language skills, and meet character and health requirements.

Many Australian businesses benefit from the skills and knowledge transferred from migrant workers, their contribution to training apprentices and their commitment to long-term employment in Australia.

Vital migration

Simple 4-Step Process

Tailored Eligibility Assessment

Get personalised advice from an expert. Pick your preferred date and time

Step 01

Easy Evidence Collection

Get friendly guidance to gather required documents without ambiguity

Step 02

Quick Application Lodgement

Get a professionally prepared application with comprehensive supporting evidence

Step 03

Friendly Ongoing Support

Get continuous support and advice until your visa application is finalised.

Step 04

Business Sponsorship

Employer sponsored visas allow Australian businesses to address labour shortages for essential positions where they are unable to source suitable local talent. The type of sponsorship depends on the needs of the business.

Standard Business Sponsor (SBS)

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Temporary Activities Sponsor

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The Visas You Can Sponsor

Employers throughout Australia who struggle to find skilled individuals within the local Australian labour market are seeing results in filling skill gaps through employer sponsored visas.

There are several visas that allow you to sponsor overseas workers either temporary or permanently. The visas we work with include:

Skills in Demand (SID) Visa Subclass 482
Employer Nomination Regional Visa Subclass 494
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa Subclass 400
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa Subclass 186

Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID)

Arguably the most common employment visa, the Subclass 482 is granted for up to 4 years.

The employer is required to be an approved standard business sponsor (SBS) and then lodge a nomination identifying the position and outlining salary, labour market testing and other requirements.

The standard SID visa process requires that the occupation be on the relevant skilled occupation list and salary be paid at or above the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT).

This visa has a pathway to permanent residency after 2 years, which also requires employer nomination.

Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional

Designed to address skill shortages in regional Australia, the Subclass 494 allows workers to remain for up to 5 years with full work rights as long as they remain living and working in regional Australia.

This pathway requires employer nomination and advice from the relevant Regional Certifying Body (RCB), and visa applicants generally require a skills assessment.

A benefit of the Subclass 494 visa is that it has a pathway to permanent residency which does not require employer nomination so there are no application costs or requirements for the business.

Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist)

The Subclass 400 is a short-term visa for highly skilled individuals undertaking non-ongoing work or specialised activities. It is ideal for businesses requiring urgent, short-term assistance with a particular project, installation or troubleshooting where skills are not readily available in the local labour market.

This visa allows for stays of up to 3 months (6 months in limited circumstances) and must be applied for whilst the applicant is outside Australia.

The Subclass 400 visa is suitable for:

Professionals delivering highly specialised services on a short-term basis
Overseas technicians installing or commissioning specialised machinery
Specialists delivering consulting, training, or project-based services
Employees seconded for a defined short-term period
Workers filling urgent gaps where no Australian worker is available

Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

The Subclass 186 is a permanent residency visa allowing skilled workers to remain in Australia indefinitely.

There are three streams for the Subclass 186 visa:

Direct Entry Stream – for new or recently employed overseas workers (generally requires a skills assessment)
Temporary Residence Transition Stream – for subclass 482 visa holders (skills assessment generally not required)
Labour Agreement Stream – for businesses with a formal labour agreement in place

Labour Agreements

When standard employer sponsored visa programs such as the subclass 482, subclass 494 or subclass 186 are too restrictive for your hiring needs, a Labour Agreement may be the solution.

Labour Agreements are negotiated arrangements between the Australian Government and employers (or industry bodies), allowing Australian businesses to sponsor overseas workers in occupations or under conditions not available through the standard skilled visa programs.

As experienced Registered Migration Agents, we can assist you in preparing and negotiating a Labour Agreement to help address skills shortages within your business. We can provide expert guidance on the process, compliance requirements and how to best align your workforce needs with available immigration pathways.

Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA)

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Industry Labour Agreement

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Company-Specific Labour Agreements

If a DAMA or industry labour agreement is not suitable for your business’ needs, you may consider a Company-Specific Labour Agreement (CSLA). This is negotiated directly between an individual employer and the Department of Home Affairs. It allows the business to sponsor overseas workers in roles that are:

Unique to the business or industry
Not available on the standard occupation lists
Not available under a DAMA or industry labour agreement
Required due to business expansion, unique equipment or niche projects

These agreements are custom-built through the support of a Registered Migration Agent to suit the employer’s workforce strategy. They are typically used where a strong business case can be made for the need.

Why work with us

With extensive experience in employer sponsored migration, we understand the challenges faced by both skilled workers and Australian businesses of all sizes.

From exemptions and labour market testing to sponsorship obligations and compliance, we understand why employment visas are confusing.

What you get

Eligibility assessment for business and employee

Assistance with sponsorship, nomination and visa applications, and everything in between

Strategic advice for transitioning from a temporary work visa to a permanent work visa

Support from start to finish

What clients say

    
 
 
         
   Brendon Taia 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Vital Migration have made my application process alot easier than I expected, you just have to gather all relevant information to make sure the application process runs smoothly, if your not sure about a certain matter, just message or send an email, Donna is quite prompt in her reply, rest assured your in good hands with Donna & team
  
 
        
   Andrew Tevaga 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional and friendly staff .Explaining the process and procedure .
  
 
        
   Paritosh Wadekar 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an excellent experience with Donna and the team at Vital Migration throughout our Australian citizenship applications.
Donna was professional, knowledgeable, responsive and reassuring at every stage of the process. She explained the requirements clearly, kept us informed about what to expect, and made sure that all of our documents were properly prepared and submitted. Whenever we had questions, especially around the citizenship test, police clearances, travel and the final stages of processing, her advice was clear and practical.
What we appreciated most was the confidence that came from knowing our applications were being handled carefully and properly. The entire process felt organised and much less stressful because Donna was always available to guide us when needed.
We are delighted that the citizenship applications for my family and me have now all been approved.
A very big thank you to Donna and everyone at Vital Migration for helping our family reach such an important milestone. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for professional and dependable Australian migration assistance
  
 
        
   Sam Reid 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Donna has been an absolute amazing help with my journey into becoming an Australian citizen, making the paper work very easy .. Would really recommend this service Thankyou so much
  
 
        
   Ray Robertshaw 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Donna was fantastic from start to finish.I provided the info and she did the work. So much easier than i thought it would be.
  
 
        
   David Bushell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service and prompt replies to all requests, could not recommend Donna more highly.
  
 
        
   Toria Xander 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Vital Migration Australia has helped me with my citizenship application and far exceeded my expectations with their exceptional service and professionalism! Donna has been excellent to deal with and nothing seems to be a problem for her to handle! I would highly recommend her outstanding service to anyone.
Five stars and two thumbs up! 👍👍
Phillip Smith.
  
 
        
   Julie Mayer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our initial free consultation was stress free and Donna was very knowable about the process. We are currently exchanging information to start the process of the application. So far, it is going well
  
 
        
   Sam TheUnderdog 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I can’t thank Donna enough for all her help and support throughout our visa journey. From the beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, patience and always willing to guide us through what was a very stressful and complicated process.

Donna handled everything with great care and attention to detail, explained the process clearly, and always made us feel that we were in safe hands. Whenever we had questions or concerns, she took the time to explain things properly and helped us understand our options.

We especially appreciate all the hard work she put into our BVB and Subclass 309 Partner Visa matters. Her professionalism and experience made a huge difference and gave us confidence throughout the process.

Thank you, Donna, for your patience, dedication and genuine support. We are extremely grateful for everything you have done for us and would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone looking for a professional and trustworthy migration agent.

Highly recommended! ❤️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Let's Get Started

If your business is ready to sponsor skilled overseas talent but you’re unsure where to start, we’re here to help.

Book a consultation with a Registered Migration Agent today to get expert advice on the process of sponsoring skilled workers and selecting the right Australian work visa for your business.

We offer fixed fees, responsive communication and some of the best customer service available in the industry, so get in touch today and let’s get started!