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EMPLOYER-SPONSORED PATHWAYS · PERTH, WA

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Employer Sponsorship

Explore whether an employer-sponsored visa pathway could fit your skills, experience and future plans. Get clear guidance on the next steps from our team.

Subclass 482 · Skills in Demand Personalised eligibility review Perth-based support
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Employer sponsorship

Work in Australia under the sponsorship of an approved employer, using your skills

Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) is an employer-sponsored temporary work visa that allows an approved Australian employer to sponsor a skilled worker from overseas to fill a workforce shortage. When your occupation, qualifications and experience meet Australian standards, it can be an important starting point both for working in Australia and, where the conditions are met, for transitioning to permanent residence.

  • Requires the sponsorship of an approved employer and nomination for a specific occupation.
  • Employer-sponsored temporary work that can lead to permanent residence where the conditions are met.
  • Get guidance on documents, eligibility and application preparation.
  • Your family members can also live, work and study in Australia.

Need a clearer direction? Share a few details and our team can help you understand what to explore next.

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Start with a conversation

Request an initial consultation

Tell us a little about your situation. We’ll review your enquiry and contact you about the next step.

Your information is used only to respond to this enquiry. Immigration assistance is provided by a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2619304). Submitting this form does not create a client relationship and does not guarantee any visa outcome.

WHO IT MAY SUIT

Who is an employer-sponsored visa for?

Eligibility depends on the visa stream, nominated occupation, sponsoring employer and the applicant’s circumstances.

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Skilled workers

People with relevant skills and experience for an eligible role.

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Sponsored roles

Applicants with an employer prepared to sponsor and nominate them.

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Required criteria

People able to meet the applicable visa requirements.

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Future planning

Applicants exploring work and longer-term pathways in Australia.

Discuss your eligibility

Eligibility criteria

A Subclass 482 application generally requires the following:

  • Employer sponsorship and nomination: You must be sponsored and nominated by an approved Australian employer for a specific occupation.
  • Occupation list: Your occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list.
  • Qualifications and experience: You must hold the qualifications and work experience required for your occupation.
  • English proficiency: You must meet the English requirements or qualify for an exemption.
  • Health and character: You must meet Australia's health and character standards.

The visa name, occupation lists and experience and English thresholds change over time; they are verified against current Department of Home Affairs sources for your circumstances.

Key considerations

Key benefits of the Subclass 482

  • Work in Australia: You work temporarily in your occupation with your approved employer.
  • Pathway to permanent residence: Where the conditions are met, you can move to pathways such as employer-nominated permanent residence (Subclass 186).
  • Family: Your family members can also live, work and study in Australia.
  • Australian experience: The experience you gain in Australia strengthens your career both locally and internationally.

These benefits are general in nature, and no visa outcome or transition to permanent residence is guaranteed.

The pathway

How we manage your application, step by step

Every case is different, but these are common stages in an employer-sponsored visa process.

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Consultation and strategy

We assess your occupation, experience and goals and determine the most suitable pathway.

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Eligibility and occupation check

We clarify your occupation's status and the employer-sponsorship requirements.

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Document preparation

We prepare your qualification, experience, English, health and character documents in full.

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Lodging the application

We manage the sponsorship, nomination and visa stages accurately through ImmiAccount.

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Monitoring and follow-up

We monitor progress and respond promptly to any requests from the Department.

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After the visa and permanent residence

After approval and where eligible, we support you on the pathway to permanent residence.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Helpful starting points for common employer sponsorship questions.

What is an employer-sponsored visa?

It is a visa pathway where an eligible Australian employer sponsors or nominates a worker, subject to the requirements of the relevant visa stream.

Do I need an employer to sponsor me?

Employer sponsorship pathways generally require an eligible sponsoring employer. The exact requirements depend on the visa stream.

Is every occupation eligible?

No. Occupation requirements depend on the visa stream and rules in force at the time. Check the current official criteria for your circumstances.

Can this pathway lead to permanent residency?

Some people may have a pathway to permanent residency, but it is not automatic and depends on meeting the separate requirements.

How long does the process take?

Processing times vary depending on the visa type, application completeness and individual circumstances. Current official processing information should be checked before applying.

Do you guarantee approval?

No. No migration agent can guarantee a visa decision. Advice should be based on your individual circumstances and the current rules.

Talk to our team

Important information: Big Dream Visa is a private migration advisory firm. Immigration assistance is provided by a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2619304) registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA). Big Dream Visa is not a government body and is not part of, or operated by, the Australian Government or the Department of Home Affairs. Visa applications can also be lodged directly with the Australian Government at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, and some are free of charge; our services are provided for a fee. The information on this page is general in nature, does not constitute immigration advice and does not guarantee any visa outcome. Visa names, occupation lists, eligibility criteria, age and experience thresholds, visa periods and permanent residence pathways change over time and are verified against current sources before proceeding. As a trusted migration agent Perth clients rely on, Big Dream Visa provides professional guidance on this pathway.