SPONSOR AN EMPLOYEE FROM OVERSEAS

Australian businesses can sponsor foreign skilled workers from abroad through the skilled Visa subclass 457. The 457 programme allows Australian employers to sponsor an overseas candidate to work for them in Australia for a period between 3 months and 4 years.

1. Sponsorship

Employers wishing to bring staff from overseas need to seek approval as a business sponsor. A business will be approved for a specified number of temporary business entrants over a 2 year period.

2. Nomination

Employers need to nominate each of the positions they wish to fill with a temporary resident. The nomination must relate to an occupation which meets a minimum skills threshold covering managerial, professional, associate professional and trade occupations. The nominated position must also be paid a minimum salary level, specified in a Gazette Notice for this Visa.

3. Visa Application

The person identified to fill the vacancy must apply for a Visa to enter or remain in Australia. They will need to demonstrate that they have skills, which match that of the nominated vacancy and must be offered employment at no less than the salary indicated in the nomination application.

CAN I SPONSOR AN EMPLOYEE FROM OVERSEAS?

Our registered Australian Migration Consultants can manage the sponsorship approvals and the employee visa application process for your business. Our Consultants can manage the process for single and multiple employee sponsorships.