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Temporary Work Visas

Australia offers several temporary visa options for businesses to address labour shortages by sponsoring skilled workers where employers are unable to source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

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Features of Employer-Sponsored visa

Unrestricted Work Rights

Study Rights

Pathway to Permanent Residency

Allows for travel in and out of Australia

Include members of your family unit in your application

Work in Australia for up to 4 years with your sponsor

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Types of Temporary Work Visas

Temporary Employer Sponsored visa subclasses include:

Subclass 407

Training Visa

The Subclass 407 visa enables applicants to stay temporarily in Australia and undergo occupational training or professional development in Australia.

Subclass 407 applicants can be nominated for:

  • Occupational training required for registration.
  • Occupational training to improve skills in an eligible occupation.
  • Occupational training for capacity building overseas, including overseas qualification, government support, or professional.

Subclass 482

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

Subclass 482 visa is a temporary work visa for overseas workers who are being sponsored by an Australian employer to undertake a job in Australia which cannot be filled by an appropriately skilled person within Australia.

Subclass 482 applicants can be nominated through the:

  • Short-Term Stream
  • Medium-Term Stream
  • Labour Agreement Stream

Subclass 494

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa

The Subclass 494 (Provisional) visa enables holders that have been sponsored by an eligible employer who cannot source an appropriately skilled Australian worker, to live and work in a designated regional area of Australia listed on the sc494 skilled occupation list for five years.

Subclass 494 applicants can be nominated through the:

  • Employer Sponsored Stream
  • Labour Agreement Stream

Visa Eligibility

Learn more about temporary work visa sponsorship, nomination and visa application criteria below:

SubclASS 407

SubclASS 482

SubclASS 494

Employer Sponsored Visa Timeline

Whether you are an employer or a skilled worker eligible for an employer sponsored temporary work visa, Augustine & Co. can assist with the whole process - from providing specialist legal advice, applying for the sponsorship, nomination, and visa applications, to addressing any specific requests by a case officer, until a decision is made on the visa application.

Step 1: Sponsorship

If a business is not yet an eligible sponsor, we can assist in applying for a sponsorship application. Sponsorship types differ, based on the type of visa being applied for, e.g.:

  • Subclass 407 – Temporary Activities Sponsorship (TAS)
  • Subclass 482/494 – Standard Business Sponsor (SBS)

Both TAS and SBS Sponsorship allows sponsoring an applicant for up to five years.

Step 2: Nomination

The sponsoring business is then required to make a nomination application to nominate the visa applicant for the temporary work visa application.

Step 3: Regional Certification (Subclass 494 only)

Once a nomination is applied for, employers are required to apply to their respective Regional Certifying Bodies to receive advice on whether to approve or refuse the employer nomination.

Step 4: Visa Application

The applicant is then required to apply for his/her visa application to be granted a temporary employer sponsored visa.

Pathways to Permanent Residency

Subclasses 407 & 482

You may be eligible for permanent residency if:

  • You have three years of full-time work experience in the nominated occupation, you may be eligible for a Subclass 186 – Direct Entry Stream with the same or different employer.
  • If you have held a Subclass 482 visa with the same employer for at least three years, you may be eligible for a Subclass 186 – Temporary Residence Transition Stream (TRT).
  • Alternatively, you may be able to apply for permanent residency through the General Skilled Migration pathway, leveraging on additional points gained from working for an Australian employer.

Subclass 494

494 visa holders are eligible for the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa if:

  •   They have held a Subclass 494 visa for 3 years in a designated regional area;
  •   They have had a taxable income at or above the specific income threshold for at least three years while on the Subclass 494 visa.
  • Both primary and secondary applicants have complied with Subclass 494 conditions.

Current processing Time

The general processing times set by the Department for Employer Sponsored Migration are as follows:

Subclass 407 -Training Visa

75% of applications: 8 months
90% of applications: 14 months

Subclass 482 - Short Term Stream

75% of applications: 77 Days
90% of applications: 7 months

Subclass 482 - Medium Term Stream

75% of applications: 4 months
90% of applications: 7 months

Subclass 494 - Employer Sponsored Stream

75% of applications: 3 months
90% of applications: 5 months

Individual processing times for any given application may vary depending on an applicant’s specific circumstances, their country of origin, as well as the quality of the application lodged with the Department of Home Affairs, i.e. a decision ready application in compliance with all legislative and policy criteria.

Did you know?

Numerous partner visa applications lodged by Augustine & Co. over the years have been processed and decided on a much faster than average time frame. If you wish for a smooth and speedy visa application process, we strongly recommend engaging the services of an immigration professional who will not only be able to provide specialist legal advice throughout the process but will continue to provide representation post lodgement until a decision is made on your application. Book a consult and discuss your eligibility with one of our solicitors today!
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Temporary Employer Sponsored Visa Costs

Subclass 407

  • Temporary Activities Sponsorship Application AUD 420

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs.

  • Nomination Application AUD 170

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs.

  • Visa Application AUD 315 PP

    Main applicant and any secondary applicants over 18. Any additional applicants under 18 are charged AUD 80.

  • Medical Examination Cost Varies

    Paid directly to the panel clinic/hospital that undertakes the medical examination for the applicants.

  • Police Checks Cost Varies

    Paid to the relevant authorities that issue national/state level police/character checks for the applicants.

Subclass 482 - Short Term Stream

  • Sponsorship Application AUD 420

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs.

  • Nomination Application AUD 330

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs.

  • SAF Levy Fee (Small Business) AUD 1200 per year or part thereof

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs. (Annual turnover less than $10 million)

  • SAF Levy Fee (Other Business) AUD 1800 per year or part thereof

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs. (Annual turnover of $10 million or more)

  • Visa Application – Main Applicant AUD 1,290

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs

  • Visa Application – Secondary Applicant Over 18 AUD 1,290

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs

  • Visa Application – Secondary Applicant Under 18 AUD 325

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs

  • Subsequent Temporary Application Charge AUD 700

    The subsequent temporary application charge applies to certain temporary visas and payable by each person in your application and is based on their individual visa history. The subsequent temporary application charge, if applicable, is payable in addition to any other visa charges that apply to your visa application at the time of lodgement.

  • Police Checks Cost Varies

    This is paid directly to authorities that undertake your character examination.

  • Medical Examination Cost Varies

    This is paid directly to medical agencies that undertake your health examination.

Subclass 482 - Medium Term Stream

  • Sponsorship Application AUD 420

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs.

  • Nomination Application AUD 330

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs.

  • SAF Levy Fee (Small Business) AUD 1200 per year or part thereof

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs. (Annual turnover less than $10 million)

  • SAF Levy Fee (Other Business) AUD 1800 per year or part thereof

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs. (Annual turnover of $10 million or more)

  • Visa Application – Main Applicant AUD 2,690

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs

  • Visa Application – Secondary Applicant Over 18 AUD 2,690

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs

  • Visa Application – Secondary Applicant Under 18 AUD 675

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs

  • Subsequent Temporary Application Charge AUD 700

    The subsequent temporary application charge applies to certain temporary visas and payable by each person in your application and is based on their individual visa history. The subsequent temporary application charge, if applicable, is payable in addition to any other visa charges that apply to your visa application at the time of lodgement.

  • Police Checks Cost Varies

    This is paid directly to authorities that undertake your character examination.

  • Medical Examination Cost Varies

    This is paid directly to medical agencies that undertake your health examination.

Subclass 494

  • Sponsorship Application AUD 420

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs.

  • Nomination Application Nil

    Department of Home Affairs does not charge a fee for lodging nominations under the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494) visa.

  • SAF Levy Fee (Small Business) AUD 3,000

    A Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy is payable for each nomination under the 494 programs. Small (annual turnover less than $10 million)

  • SAF Levy Fee (Other Business) AUD 5,000

    A Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy is payable for each nomination under the 494 programs. Other business (annual turnover of $10 million or more)

  • Visa Application – Main Applicant AUD 4,115

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs

  • Visa Application – Secondary Applicant Over 18 AUD 2,060

    Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs

  • Police Checks Cost Varies

    This is paid directly to authorities that undertake your character examination.

  • Medical Examination Cost Varies

    This is paid directly to medical agencies that undertake your health examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

In the event you do not find an answer to your question here, please feel free to consult with one of our lawyers or registered migration agents.

No, you can only work for your sponsoring employer.

No. This visa requires that your sponsored employee work at least 30 hours per week. However, COVID-19 concessions may apply. 

Yes. If you find another employer to sponsor you, the company can apply for you to be nominated for the same occupation. 

Yes, you can include members of your family unit, such as your spouse/partner and dependent children to your visa application.

If your current visa (substantive or bridging visa) does not have a condition that restricts you from working, you can work in Australia. 

If you are eligible, and your employer is willing to sponsor you, you can apply for a permanent work visa.

What Our Clients Think

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Very professional and prompt. Will highly recommend their services. Special shout-out to Calvin for helping me through this tedious process
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Calvin and Alfe were extremely professional and quick with their responses. We were very happy with their services helping us with our 408 visas. From a grateful Canadian
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Applied under 482 visa, guiding you step by step until your visa is granted. I would highly recommend them.
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Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. Further, this info is subject to constant change based on any changes in the law, and therefore, is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute a solicitor-client relationship. The reader should consult with an immigration lawyer prior to lodging any application as each lawful case may be different.

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