Connect with a sponsoring employer, secure your skilled role, and start building a new life in a country known for opportunity, stability and a welcoming community.
*Please note that Hays Migration only assist with visa related matters and does not assist with sourcing a sponsor or employer.
Build your future in Australia
Pathway to sponsored skilled careers.
Skilled careers in Australia, sponsored by trusted employers.
The Employer Sponsored Visa program is one of Australia’s key pathways for skilled professionals seeking to work and live in the country. It enables Australian employers to sponsor qualified overseas talent to fill roles where local candidates are unavailable, helping to address skills shortages and strengthen Australia’s workforce.
This pathway offers both temporary and permanent residency options, creating a clear route for skilled professionals to build a secure and rewarding future in Australia.
Core Employer-Sponsored Visa Subclasses
| Visa Subclass | Status | Nomination Requirement | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482) | Temporary (up to 4 years) | Sponsorship by an approved Australian employer | Gain valuable Australian work experience with a potential pathway to permanent residency. |
| Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186) | Permanent | Nomination by an Australian employer | Live and work anywhere in Australia with immediate permanent residency. |
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) | Provisional (5 Years) | Sponsorship by an employer in a designated regional area | Live and work in regional Australia with a clear pathway to permanent residency (subclass 191) after 3 years. |
General Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for an Employer-Sponsored visa, applicants must generally meet the following baseline criteria:
Special Employer Sponsored Stream – DAMA
The Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a specialised version of the employer-sponsored program, created to meet unique regional workforce needs across Australia.
Your Partner in Employer-Sponsored Visas
At Hays Migration, we specialise in helping employers and skilled professionals manage every step of the employer-sponsored visa process — from preparing sponsorship approvals and nominations to lodging complete and compliant visa applications.
Our team of MARA-registered migration agents and migration lawyers work closely with both employers and employees to ensure every requirement is met accurately and efficiently. Whether you’re an employer seeking to become an approved sponsor or an employee looking to transition into sponsored employment, we provide the guidance and expertise needed to make the process seamless.
We assist across all key visa categories — including the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482), Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186), and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) visa (subclass 494).
Let us help you simplify the process, minimise risk, and secure a successful outcome for your sponsorship or visa application.
