BUSINESS SPONSORED 457 VISA TO AUSTRALIA
The Temporary Business Long Stay Visa Subclass 457 permits Australian employers to sponsor overseas candidates for a period of 3 months to 4 years. There are special arrangements for employers in regional areas across Australia. This Visa is an extremely popular way for businesses to bring foreign candidates to work in Australia.
Employers can be either:
- Australian businesses
- overseas businesses
There are specific requirements which must be met by the Australian employer before the Visa application can be considered.
DO I QUALIFY FOR AN AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS SPONSORED 457 VISA?
Our Free Business Sponsored 457 Visas Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply to live and work in Australia
AUSTRALIANBUSINESS SPONSORED 457 VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify under the Subclass 457 Visa, you must have an Australian employer who is willing to sponsor you as part of the application process. There are three main steps which must be fulfilled:
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 not less than the salary indicated in the nomination application.
You are also required to satisfy certain health and character requirements in order to meet the Visa criteria.
AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS SPONSORED 457 VISA ENTITLEMENTS
The Subclass 457 Visa is a temporary Visa (from 3 months to 4 years) and permits you to work in Australia with your sponsoring employer, and to perform the duties specified within the nominated position.
You can include your immediate family members (such as partner and dependent children) who will have work and study rights under this Visa type. Your Subclass 457 also allows you to travel in and out of Australia freely whilst the Visa is valid.
BUSINESS SPONSORED 457 VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS
| OUR FEES | ||
| Advanced Migration Service** | A$399 | |
| Premium Migration Service*** | A$3999 | |
| GOVERNMENT FEES AND PROCESSING TIMES | ||
| Application Fee | A$190 | |
| Partner Application Fee | included | |
| Dependents Application Fee | included | |
| Processing Time | 1 to 2 months | |
ADVANCED MIGRATION SERVICE
Apply for this visa with help from a registered Migration Consultant.
PREMIUM MIGRATION SERVICE
Let a Migration Consultant manage your visa application for you.
|
||
