482 (Employer-Sponsored) Temporary Visa

Overview:

Applicants first obtain an employer nomination and sponsorship qualification (Sponsorship) through an Australian immigration agency, then submit an individual work visa application. The visa is divided into two categories based on the occupation list guaranteed: short-term (Short-Term Skilled Occupation List) and long-term (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List). The short-term category has a maximum validity period of 2 years, and it does not lead to permanent residency. The long-term category, after working in Australia for three years with the same sponsoring company, allows the applicant to apply for permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (186) visa.

 

Eligibility:

• For high-level managers or professionals.
• No age or skill assessment requirements.
• Applicant's children can attend public schools for free from grades 1 to 12.

 

Application Requirements:

• Short-term category English requirement: An average IELTS score of 5 or higher, with no less than 4.5 in any component.
• Long-term category English requirement: No component less than 5 in IELTS.
• Education requirement: Diploma or higher qualification.
• Work experience requirement: Minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience.

 

Processing time: 2 months.

 

Transition to 186 Permanent Residency Visa:

• Company training requirement: Pay the Skilling Australians Fund Levy of AUD 1,200 annually during the sponsorship qualification period.
• Company profit requirement: Maintain a profitable operation during the sponsorship period.
• Occupation requirement: Must be on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
• Work duration requirement: Work for three years and pay personal income tax.
• Age requirement: Not exceeding 45 years old.
• English requirement: No component less than 6 in IELTS.