Employer-Sponsored Visas

We support Australian businesses and skilled workers in navigating employer-sponsored pathways
with a strong focus on compliance, strategic positioning, and long-term migration outcomes.
Employer-sponsored visas allow Australian businesses to address skill shortages by sponsoring
suitably qualified overseas workers, while providing visa holders with a pathway to live and work
in Australia.

Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand Visa (Temporary)

The Subclass 482 visa enables approved employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers to fill
positions where suitably qualified Australian workers are not available.
Key features:

• Temporary visa with streams based on occupation and salary level
• Requires an approved Standard Business Sponsor
• Mandatory Labour Market Testing (LMT)
• Occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list
• Work restrictions apply to the sponsoring employer
  Pathway:
  In many cases, this visa can lead to permanent residency through the Subclass 186 visa.
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  Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (Permanent Residency)
  
• The Subclass 186 visa provides a direct pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers
  nominated by an Australian employer.
  Streams include:
• Temporary Residence Transition (TRT)
• Direct Entry
• Labour Agreement
  Key features:
• Permanent visa with full work and residency rights
• Requires employer nomination and position approval
• Skills, qualifications, and experience must meet criteria
• Age and English requirements apply (with limited exemptions)
  Outcome:
  Provides long-term settlement, access to Medicare, and a pathway to Australian citizenship.
  
  Subclass 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa (Provisional)
  The Subclass 494 visa allows regional Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers for
  positions located in designated regional areas.
  Key features:
• 5-year provisional visa
• Mandatory work in regional Australia
• Requires employer sponsorship and nomination
• Labour Market Testing applies
• Access to permanent residency after meeting eligibility criteria
  Pathway:
  After meeting residency and income requirements, visa holders may transition to permanent
  residency via the Subclass 191 visa.
  
• Subclass 407 – Training Visa (Temporary)
  
• The Subclass 407 Training Visa allows individuals to come to Australia to participate in structured
  workplace-based training or professional development programs.
  This visa is designed for situations where the primary purpose is skills development rather than
  employment, and is commonly used for occupational training, capacity building, and professional
  advancement.
  Key features:
• Temporary visa (generally up to 2 years)
• Requires an approved training sponsor
• Must include a structured training plan aligned with the applicant’s occupation or field of
  study
• Not intended for full-time employment, but for training purposes
• Can include occupational training, professional development, or capacity-building programs
  Who is this visa suitable for:
• Recent graduates needing workplace-based training
• Professionals seeking to enhance skills in their field
• Overseas employees being trained by Australian organisations
• Businesses developing talent pipelines through structured training
  Strategic value:
  The 407 visa can be used as a stepping stone to employer-sponsored pathways (such as Subclass
  482 or 186) where appropriate.
  
• Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS)
  
• Before sponsoring overseas workers, a business must be approved as a Standard Business
  Sponsor.
  
  Key requirements:
• Business must be lawfully operating in Australia
• Demonstrate genuine need for overseas workers
• Meet training and compliance obligations
• Agree to ongoing sponsorship responsibilities
  Sponsor obligations include:
• Paying market salary rates
• Ensuring equivalent terms and conditions for employees
• Maintaining records and notifying the Department of changes
  What We Deliver
  At Melton Migration, we provide complete support across all stages of employer-sponsored
  migration:
  Sponsorship & Nomination Strategy
• Assess business eligibility and workforce needs
• Identify the most suitable visa pathway
• Structure roles to align with immigration requirements
  Labour Market Testing (LMT) Compliance
• Draft compliant job advertisements
• Ensure advertising meets regulatory standards
• Prepare supporting evidence for nomination
  Occupation & Salary Alignment
• Match roles with correct ANZSCO occupations
• Ensure salary meets market rate and legislative thresholds
• Address risks of nomination refusal
  End-to-End Application Management
• Prepare sponsorship, nomination, and visa applications
• Coordinate documentation between employer and applicant
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Ongoing monitoring until decision
  Our Approach
  Employer-sponsored visas require careful coordination between the employer, nominee, and legal
  requirements.
  At Melton Migration, we:
• Ensure full compliance with immigration law
• Minimise risk of refusal through structured applications
• Align business needs with visa requirements
• Provide clear, practical guidance at every stage