Practical guidance for employers and skilled workers on employer-sponsored visas (482, 494, 186). Sponsor approvals, nomination strategy and compliance support from Skyline Migration Lawyers.
If an Australian employer has offered you a job, an employer-sponsored visa can be the fastest route to live and work in Australia. Skyline Migration Lawyers advise both employers and visa applicants on temporary and permanent sponsored pathways — from Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) and regional streams (Subclass 494) to permanent nomination (Subclass 186). We focus on practical nomination strategy, rigorous evidence and compliance to give you the best chance of success.
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WHY CHOOSE SKYLINE MIGRATION LAWYERS?
• Experienced migration lawyers who keep pace with legislative and policy change.
• Employer-focused solutions — HR-friendly, compliance-first and commercially practical.
• End-to-end support — sponsor approval, nomination, visa lodgement and post-grant compliance.
• Decision-ready applications prepared to minimise delays and reduce risk.
EMPLOYER-SPONSORED VISA OPTIONS
Skills in Demand — Subclass 482 (Temporary)
• Enables approved Australian businesses to sponsor skilled workers for temporary employment (up to four years depending on stream). Often used as a pathway to permanent residence where transition options exist. Requires careful nomination strategy and skills evidence.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional — Subclass 494 (Regional / Provisional)
• For employers in designated regional areas to sponsor workers. Offers a route to regional work and a pathway to permanent residency under certain conditions.
Employer Nomination Scheme — Subclass 186 (Permanent)
• A permanent employer-sponsored visa available by direct entry or transition. Employers must prepare detailed nomination packages; applicants must meet skills, experience and (where applicable) work-in-Australia requirements.
TEMPORARY → PERMANENT — PLANNING THE TRANSITION
Many sponsored employees use a temporary sponsored visa as a route to permanent residence. Eligibility varies by stream, occupation and time in role. Early planning helps map expected timelines, evidence requirements and any employer obligations required to support a transition to a permanent visa.
IS AN EMPLOYER-SPONSORED VISA RIGHT FOR YOU?
Employer sponsorship is likely suitable when:
• You have a genuine job offer from an Australian employer;
• Your occupation appears on the relevant skilled occupation list or agreement;
• You meet skills/qualifications and any licensing requirements; and
• The employer is willing and able to meet sponsorship obligations (pay, workplace conditions, recordkeeping).
If you are unsure, we assess eligibility and advise the most suitable pathway for your circumstances.