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Employer-sponsored visa guides

Plain-English guides to the visas an Australian employer can sponsor: the 482 Skills in Demand visa, the 186 and 494 permanent and regional pathways, the 407 training visa (applied for and granted outside Australia from 12 November 2026), labour agreements and the sponsor's own obligations.

Visa guides

Subclass 186 visa (Employer Nomination Scheme) — Permanent Residency

186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa in 2026: the TRT, Direct Entry and Labour Agreement streams, the age limit, CSIT A$79,423, English, fees and processing.

Subclass 407 Training visa — Workplace Training in Australia

407 Training visa from 12 November 2026: apply and be granted outside Australia. Earlier applications keep the old rules. Requirements, fees, steps.

Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa — Overview

Overview of the subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) visa — which replaced TSS. Streams, eligibility, costs and sponsorship basics. General information only.

Subclass 494 visa (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional)

494 Skilled Regional visa for Australian employers. Designated area requirements, sponsorship eligibility, and pathway to 191 permanent residency.

How to Become an Approved Sponsor in Australia

How to become an approved Standard Business Sponsor in Australia. Requirements, costs, processing times, and accredited sponsor advantages.

Labour Agreements — When Standard Sponsorship Isn't Available

How labour agreement visa sponsorship works: company-specific, industry and DAMA agreements, the concessions on salary, English and age, semi-skilled occupations, and how workers get sponsored under them.

Employer Sponsorship Obligations — What You Must Know

Employer sponsorship obligations in Australia. Compliance, reporting requirements, record-keeping & duties explained for visa sponsors.

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