Australian department of immigration

Three forms of Australian employer-sponsored immigration

In Australia, there are three forms of employer-sponsored immigration. One is 457, and you need to work in Australia for two years to apply for an employer-sponsored permanent residence visa. The other two categories are 186 and 187, which can realize one-step immigration to Australia.

Australia 457 Temporary Business Visa is applicable to skilled workers who want to work in Australia. The visa is valid for a maximum of four years. Applicants need to be nominated by the employer and guaranteed by the company. Type 457 visa is the most commonly used temporary visa scheme for Australian employers to ensure that overseas workers work in Australia. 457 Visa holders can apply for permanent residence visas sponsored by employers after working for two years (categories 186 and 187).

Australia 186 Employer Nomination Scheme is mainly aimed at skilled immigrants who want to work in Australia. Applying for this visa is divided into two steps. First, it must be nominated by an Australian employer. Then apply according to the nominated category. This is part of Australia's permanent employer visa program. This visa is a permanent residence visa. Applicants can apply inside and outside Australia. Applicants can also apply for visas for family members if they meet the requirements.

There are three types of Australia 186 visas, namely:

1. Temporary residence transition stream: It is applicable to applicants with 457 visas who have been nominating and working for their current employers for more than 2 years, and the employers intend to provide a permanent position.

2. Direct entry category: applicable to such visa applicants recommended by employers; Applicable to applicants who have never or briefly worked in Australia; Applicable to the temporary population who do not have the qualification of temporary residence to permanent residence.

3. Agreement flow: It is applicable to the applicant who has obtained the guarantee from the employer through the labor agreement.

Australia's 187 visa is similar to Australia's 186 visa in many places. Compared with visa 186, Australia 187 employer-sponsored immigration scheme for remote areas is suitable for skilled immigrants who are willing to work in remote areas of Australia. Applicants can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia except the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne and Wollongong.

Australia 457 visa application conditions

1, get the job nomination of the occupation specified in SOL;

2. Meet the technical requirements of the nominated occupation;

3. Hold relevant registration license and qualification certificate;

4. The average IELTS score is not less than 5 points, and the single item is not less than 4.5 points;

4. The average IELTS score is not less than

5. Nominees who are skilled workers must pass the occupational assessment;

Australia 186/ 187 Visa Application Qualification

1, nominated by Australian employers (remote areas);

2. Under 50 years old;

3. Have professional skills and qualifications;

4. Have English language ability;

5. Meet the requirements of health and personality;

6. Meet other requirements of visa application.

Additional requirements for temporary residence to permanent residence category

1, no occupational assessment;

2. IELTS is not less than 45;

3. Hold a 457 visa and work for two years.

Additional requirements for direct application for permanent residence category

1, required to pass the occupational assessment (category 187 does not require occupational assessment);

2. Have at least three years relevant working experience;

3, IELTS is not less than 4 6.

Additional requirements for categories of labor contracts

4. Meet the age, occupation and English requirements stipulated in the agreement.