Passport and family civil-status documents
Work permits
Australia work visas
Explore employer-sponsored opportunities, including the Skills in Demand subclass 482 and Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186.
- Route type
- Employer-linked temporary and permanent routes
- Destination
- Australia
- Best for
- Professionals exploring work with an Australian employer.
- In this guide
- 3 stages · 6 document groups
START WITH YOUR PROFILE
A useful first conversation starts with the right details.
Tell us about your objective and background. This free initial assessment is an enquiry—not an eligibility decision or confirmed appointment.
02
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Know what the route is—and what it is not.
Employer-sponsored work routes are different from points-tested independent migration. The Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) is temporary; the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) is permanent.
The role, sponsoring business, nominated occupation, market salary, skills, experience, English and any registration must be checked for the selected stream.
Official route guidance: Home Affairs — sponsored visa comparison · Home Affairs — Skills in Demand subclass 482
Who it may suit
Professionals exploring work with an Australian employer.
Employer-linked temporary and permanent routes
ROUTES AND STATUS
Understand the distinction before choosing.
These routes have different legal outcomes and conditions. The right starting point depends on your facts.
| Route | Status | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Subclass 482 · Skills in Demand | Temporary · generally 1–4 years | Employer-sponsored work in a nominated occupation. The official comparison currently states at least 12 months of relevant experience, with stream-specific salary and other rules. |
| Subclass 186 · Employer Nomination Scheme | Permanent | A permanent employer-nominated route with stream-specific skills assessment, employment, age, English and licensing rules. |
03
ELIGIBILITY
The points we review first.
- 01
A qualifying employer, nomination and suitable occupation are central to employer-sponsored routes.
- 02
Skills, relevant experience, English, salary and any licensing requirements depend on the visa stream.
- 03
Check health, character and any age requirements for the selected route.
04
POTENTIAL BENEFITS
A route should serve the life you are planning.
- Subclass 482 supports temporary sponsored work.
- Subclass 186 is a permanent employer-nominated route for applicants meeting its requirements.
05
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Prepare in stages.
This is an indicative checklist, not a universal filing list. The authority may request additional or updated evidence.
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Employer nomination and position details
Employment references, qualifications and CV
English-test results unless an exemption applies
Skills assessment or professional registration where required
Health and character evidence when requested
06
THE PROCESS
A clear sequence, with responsibilities defined.
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- 01You + Plan B
Review your job offer and proposed occupation.
- 02Preparation
Confirm employer sponsorship and nomination obligations.
- 03Authority decision
Prepare the relevant visa evidence and submit the application.
07
HOW PLAN B HELPS
Practical guidance, from profile to preparation.
We help organise your profile, identify information gaps, explain the official requirements and coordinate an agreed preparation checklist. Final eligibility and every decision remain with the relevant authority. Regulated representation and legal advice must come from an appropriately authorised professional; confirm the adviser’s credentials and written scope before proceeding.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you take the next step.
Yes. The Skills in Demand visa replaced the former Temporary Skill Shortage visa on 7 December 2024. Current stream and occupation rules should be checked at filing.
YOUR NEXT MOVE
Turn an ambition into a properly prepared plan.
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