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Employer Sponsorship

There are two main pathways for employers to bring in skilled workers. Firstly on a temporary basis, or secondly as a permanent worker.  This system has been designed to meet the critical skills shortages in certain industries across the workforce. 

Employers with Accredited Sponsorship status are afforded priority nomination & visa processing of all Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visas, (formally the TSS SC482 visa).

Applying for Accredited Sponsorship is a worthwhile exercise for any businesses that utilise the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa program on a regular basis and also provides certain exemptions to the standard Labour Market Testing requirements.

Skills in Demand – Subclass 482

The 482 is designed to provide the employer with a number of benefits, such as:

  • quick application process
  • try before you buy (it’s temporary)
  • option to nominate the employee for permanent residency later

The Temporary Subclass 482 has three specific phases in the it’s application process.

1

The application by an entity (such as a company) to become Standard Business Sponsor (SBS) or participate in a Work or Labour Agreement

2

Nomination of a skilled occupation (by the SBS listed in step 1)

3

Visa application by the nominee after the nomination has been made in step

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa subclass 494

This visa allows regional employers to address local labour shortages by sponsoring skilled workers in situations where they are unable to find an appropriately qualified Australian worker.

Key requirements are for the worker to employed in a regional postcode, have a skills assessment and Regional Certifying Body approval.

The Employer Nomination Scheme & Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (ENS/RSMS)

The Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) is for skilled workers from outside Australia or skilled temporary residents who currently live and work in Australia. It is part of the permanent Employer Sponsored visa program. To apply for this visa, you must:

  • be nominated by an approved employer
  • be younger than 45 years of age
  • meet the skills and qualifications requirements
  • meet English language requirements

There are exemptions relating to age, skills and English language ability. These depend on your nominated occupation, salary and past work experience. If you do not have an employer who will nominate you, you can lodge an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect for either a 189, 190 or 489 visa. Employers and state and territory governments can then view your details and decide whether to nominate you for skilled migration. If you owe the Australian Government money, you may not be eligible to be granted a visa until you have made arrangements to pay the debt.

 If you would like to know more about the 482, ENS or RSMS get in touch with our staff and we would be happy to provide further information.

Labour Agreement

In addition to the visa approaches mentioned above (482, ENS & RSMS), the government has introduced Labour Agreements.  Labour agreements are formal arrangements negotiated between an employer and the Australian Government which lets an employer recruit an agreed number of skilled workers from outside Australia.

The agreement must:

  • identify the relevant skills shortage in the business and why these vacancies cannot be filled by Australian workers
  • specify the number of skilled workers needed from outside Australia
  • the age, skill and English language requirements that relate to the nominated occupations. Semi-skilled occupations can be considered for nominated positions if specified in the agreement.

For further information about a Labour Agreement could benefit your company, please get in touch with one of our staff.

Customer Testimonials

Ian successfully managed our entire International Workforce, his comprehensive understanding of migration law provided us with cost-effective solutions to achieve our business goals and ensured we maintained compliance with legislation. Ian’s approach kept the workforce loyal and hardworking, whilst at the same time maintaining adherence to regulations. When called upon for inspection, Immigration had no concerns.I would highly recommend Ian as he consistently achieved great results and was always willing to lend a hand.
Alan Russell
I want to give a huge shout out to Ian Parker at Monarch. In September 2021, Ian helped us appeal our 186 Visa refusal and guided us through the process. It was stressful, but he reassured us it was the right path to PR.
When the appeal wasn’t in our favour, it led to Ministerial intervention. Ian took charge, ensured everything was in place, and stayed in touch throughout.
In March 2025, we received a positive outcome with our PR visa granted. We highly recommend Ian Parker for complex visa issues. He is fair with his costs, committed, and never gave up on us — and he won’t give up on you.
Mathys from South Africa
I engaged Ian to assist me with getting a visitor visa for my Cambodian partner after I had received multiple refusals from Immigration. Ian advised to submit a Partner Visa application prior to submitting a further visitor visa application. This was a successful strategy. She received a 12 month visitor visa and subsequently, she received her partner visa. She is now well settled in Australia. Thanks to Ian for implementing a successful strategy that was based on his extensive experience.
Brian – Partner visa
I worked with Ian to gain my original working visa, and then my permanent residency, and I plan to work with him again for my citizenship. He made the process clear, straightforward, and most importantly fast! His knowledge of the process allowed me to start my new job in Australia sooner than expected and each step that followed has been easy. Very happy to use his services again.
Cameron - United Kingdom
My husband and I had an outstanding experience working with Ian from start to finish. His professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail were exceptional, and he made what can probably be a complex and stressful process feel straightforward and manageable.
Ian took the time to clearly explain every step, ensured all documentation was accurate and complete, and was always responsive to any questions we had along the way. His proactive approach and thorough guidance gave us complete confidence that our application was in excellent hands.I would highly recommend Ian's services to anyone needing visa/migration assistance - the support and reassurance Ian provided made a significant difference, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience.
Chloe and Steven – UK partner visa

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