Employer Nomination Visa

• Occupation must be listed on relevant skilled occupation list for this subclass
• Applicant must have held 457 visa for 2-3 years in nominated occupation
• Employer must have complied with 457 sponsorship obligations
• Max age 50
• Sufficient funds required for business expenses and employee salaries including foreign worker/s
• Applicant must have appropriate skills and/or qualifications related to skilled occupation
• Applicant must have an English IELTS score of at least 6 in each band
• Employer must pay market salary rate for full time employment, 38 hours per week
• Employer must provide evidence of training expenses – 1-2% of total payroll for last 12 months or contribution to industry training fund depending on whether business employs Australian citizens or permanent residents. A training forecast may be accepted in some cases
• Additional information may be required depending on each particular case

*For regional areas, the RSMS187TRT applies

• Occupation must be listed on relevant skilled occupation list for this subclass
• A 457 is not required for this option
• Applicant must have appropriate skills and/or qualifications related to skilled occupation
• Applicant must prove 3 years of work experience
• Applicant must obtain positive skills assessment for skilled occupation
• English IELTS score of 6 is required in each band
• Max age 45
• Applicant and employer must declare that employment will last for at least 2 years
• Employer must pay market salary rate for full time employment, 38 hours per week
• Employer must provide evidence of training expenses – 1-2% of total payroll for last 12 months or contribution to industry training fund depending on whether business employs Australian citizens or permanent residents. A training forecast may be accepted in some cases
• Additional information may be required depending on each particular case

• Occupation must be listed on relevant skilled occupation list for this subclass
• A 457 visa is not required for this option
• Employer must be based in a regional area
• Applicant must have appropriate skills and/or qualifications related to skilled occupation
• English IELTS score of 6 is required in each band
• Max age 45
• Employer must pay market salary rate for full time employment, 38 hours per week
• Applicant may need to prove residency in regional area in some cases
• Additional information may be required depending on each particular case

Please note, your employer will also need to be assessed to ensure the company meets all requirements for sponsorship. To ensure you obtain precise information for your specific situation please arrange an appointment with our Registered Migration Specialist. Our Migration Specialist will conduct a full migration assessment and advise which visa option or pathway is best for you.