ABOUT WORK & EMPLOYER-SPONSORED VISA TO AUSTRALIA?
Employer-Sponsored Visa enables Australian employers to sponsor highly skilled workers to live and work temporarily or permanently in Australia.
The purpose of the Employer sponsored visa is to address the labour shortage in Australia. In the past, nearly anybody could be sponsored for a work visa. Today, as a result, many low-skilled people migrated to Australia and many of those were very valuable for Australian employers, especially in regional areas.
Thus, do not get confused when you are finding different information on the net. Some information is simply not updated.
Pacific Center offers professional services to employers with all Sponsorship, Nomination, and Visa applications including regional certifying bodies to help you get the best outcome for yourself.
At Pacific Center, we will help and guide you with Expressions of Interest, Skill Assessment applications, State or Family sponsorship, points test applications (subclass 189 and 190 visa) and subclass 485 Skilled Graduate visas. Skilled visas are point tested and can be permanent or temporary. Our consultants and migration agents have specialised in skilled visas for over 20 years.
Who can apply for a work or employer-sponsored visa??
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If this sounds like something that interests you, contact us today at 1300 1050 50 or chat on this page.
Check also our FAQ below to find what you are looking for. All information provided here are prepared and checked regularly. Pacific Center visa layers and agents to make sure information we give you are accurate and up to date.
Examples of occupations you may apply for work short stream 482 visa.
• Engineering Managers
• Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Managers
• ICT Managers
• School Principals
• Librarians
• Interior Designers
• Culinary and beverage experts
• Civil Engineering Professionals
• Veterinarians
• Social Workers
• Carpenters and Joiners
• Motor Mechanics
• Roof Tilers
• Plumbers
• Electricians
• Gardeners
• Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses
• Cooks & Chefs
Examples of occupations you may apply for work long stream 494 visa.
- Skilled Independent visa
- New Zealand stream
- Hong Kong stream
- Skilled nominated visa
- Distinguish Talent Visa
- Global Talent Visa
- Graduate Visa
- Regional skilled visa
Skilled independent visa options:
HOW TO APPLY FOR A SKILLED VISA TO AUSTRALIA?
Pacific Center consultants can help you with all aspects of Skilled migration in and outside Australia. Our highly experienced, expert staff are well versed in every aspect of the Australian skilled visa application process.
To be eligible to apply for a most Skilled Independent or Nominated Visa, you must:
• have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
• complete a successful skill assessment for the relevant occupation
• have at least competent English
• score at least 65 points. Calculate your points
• be at least 18 years of age and younger than 45 years of age;
For more comprehensive information regarding Australian Skilled Visas, contact one of our expert agents at 1300 10 50 50 or email us here.
This site will guide you through all aspects so that when it comes time to apply, you know what type is best suited– no matter where your home country may be.
We are one of Australia’s leading immigration and visa agencies. As a Registered Australian Migration Agency (MARN 0743766), we specialising in all aspects of the visa application process. For 20 years we help people like you apply for a visa to live, work, travel, and study in Australia.
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WHAT WILL WE DO FOR YOU?
- Find what is the best visa option for you
- Advice on how to apply for various skilled visa streams
- Apply for skills assesment
- Apply for EOI.
- Apply for a state, business or family nomination.
- Assist you with work permission and Medicare
- Guide you through all stages of GSM application
- Assist you with all documentation and declarations
- Fill all the forms
- Stay in contact with immigration department and your case officer
- Watch your deadlines and eligibility for the next stage of your visa.
- Assist with the medical examination process.
- Guide you through to Permanent residence and citizenship.
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I wanted to say thank you for helping to resolve my skilled visa case. Thank you for your continuous assistance and prompt action. The result was great and I appreciate your efforts and communication skills. I am pleased with the outcome and handling of the case. I will gladly recommend your services to others. Thank you again for your help. You are such a brilliant lawyer.
I wanted to say thank you for helping to resolve my skilled visa case. Thank you for your continuous assistance and prompt action. The result was great and I appreciate your efforts and communication skills. I am pleased with the outcome and handling of the case. I will gladly recommend your services to others. Thank you again for your help. You are such a brilliant lawyer.
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Applied as an urban planner.
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DISTINGUISH TALENT – CLOSED
This is a permanent visa for people with an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement […] No wall interested applicants can go through the Global Talent Visa option.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TYPES OF VISA TO ENTER AUSTRALIA
HOW TO APPLY FOR A SKILLED VISA TO AUSTRALIA
Skilled migrants have very high participation rates in the workforce, helping to stimulate economic growth, which results in more jobs. Therefore they are very needed for the Australian economy, primarily in regional areas.
The Australian population is fast growing, and in many areas, we can see a significant shortage in the labour market. Thus many local government bodies, states or territories or even organisations can nominate occupations they are looking to fill. This way skilled migration program in Australia is highly flexible, delivering excellent results. At the same time, it can be frustrating for applicants as rules and regulations are changing nonstop.
The Australian Government significantly increased the number of skilled visas per year. In 2023 there will be 150 000 visa spots.
Independent skilled point tested visa & Independent skilled visa for New Zealanders
The Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa is a points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an Australian employer, family member or nominated by a state or territory. The Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa allows skilled people to migrate to Australia permanently. This visa has two streams.
- 189 visa Points Tested Stream
- 189 visa New Zealand Stream
Applying for a 189 Visa
To be eligible to apply for a 189 Skilled Independent Visa, applicants must:
• have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
• complete a successful skill assessment
• have at least competent English
• score at least 65 points. Calculate your points
• be at least 18 years of age and younger than 45 years of age;
• be invited to apply
For more comprehensive information regarding Australian Skilled Visas, contact one of our expert agents at 1300 10 50 50 or email us here.
Nominated Skilled visa subclass 190
The Skilled Nominated Visa is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers to work and live in Australia after being nominated by a State or Territory Government agency. This visa is an alternative for skilled workers with the qualifications or skills and who did not pass the points test required to obtain a Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189). Approved applicants are expected to live, work and study in the nominating state or territory for 2 years on arrival.
Applying for a 190 Visa
To be eligible to apply for a 190 Skilled Independent Visa, applicants must:
• have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
• complete a successful skill assessment
• have at least competent English
• score at least 65 points. Calculate your points
• be nominated by a State or Territory Government agency
• be at least 18 years of age and younger than 45 years of age
• be invited to apply
For more comprehensive information regarding Australian Skilled Visas, contact one of our expert agents at 1300 10 50 50 or email us here.
Global Talent Visa GTI and Distinguish Talent Visa
The Australian government, in late 2019 launched a new special visa program. The program targets the world’s most highly skilled and recognized talents. It is a permanent visa. The program aims to attract people who are at the pinnacle of their fields in growth industries in one of the 10 target sectors.
- Global Talent Independent Program
- Distinguished Talent visa – Subclass 124
To qualify for the Global Talent visa Program, applicants must possess exceptional skills in one of the following ten target sectors:
- Resources
- Agri-food and AgTech
- Energy
- Health Industries
- Defence, Advanced Manufacturing and Space
- Circular Economy
- DigiTech
- Infrastructure and Tourism
- Financial Service and FinTech
- Education
Applying for a Talent Visa
To be eligible to apply for a Talent Visa, applicants must:
•must be highly skilled and internationally recognised in one of the above 10 target sectors:
• must be offered a salary at or above the Fair Work high-income threshold (FWHIT), which is currently AUD162,000, adjusted annually on 1 July.
• be nominated by an Australian organization or agency
• be at least 18 years of age and younger than 45 years of age
• be invited to apply
For more comprehensive information regarding Australian Skilled Visas, contact one of our expert agents at 1300 10 50 50 or email us here.
Graduate visa subclass 485
The Temporary Graduate subclass 485 visa is a work visa for international students who have completed 2 years of study in Australia. This visa can be granted for up to 4 years depending on the qualification completed (5 years for Hong Kong passport holders*).
It is an excellent way to extend your stay in Australia to improve your chances of becoming eligible for a permanent or provisional skilled visa.
There are four streams.
1. Graduate Work Stream, designed to international students who graduate with skills and qualifications that relate to an occupation on the list of eligible skilled occupations. They are entitled to a visa for up to 24 months.
2. Post Study Work Stream: this stream provides international students who have recently graduated with an eligible qualification a visa for up to 4 years depending on the qualification (automatic 5 years for Hong Kong passport holders).
3. Second Post-Study Work Stream; Holders of a first Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream who graduated with a degree from an Australian institution located in a regional area will be granted an additional stay period of 1 or 2 years,
4.Covid-19 Replacement Stream. From 1 July 2022 and before 1 January 2027, current or former Temporary Graduate visa holders who lost time in Australia due to COVID-19 travel restrictions can apply and obtain a replacement 485 Temporary Graduate Visa.
For more comprehensive information regarding Australian Skilled Visas, contact one of our expert agents at 1300 10 50 50 or email us here.
The JRP is an employment-based skills assessment program. It is for international student graduates with an Australian qualification. The program gives you:
- the opportunity to develop your skills
- employment experience in an Australian workplace
- a skills assessment outcome to apply to the Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) for a skilled migration visa.
A skills assessment shows if you have the skills and experience needed to work in Australia in your occupation.
The TSS program is for applicants who need a skills assessment as part of their temporary skills shortage (subclass 482) visa application to the Department of Home Affairs.
The TSS outcome shows if you have the skills and experience needed at the required level to work in Australia in your nominated occupation.
The OSAP is for applicants who need a skills assessment as part of their skilled migration visa application to the Department of Home Affairs.
The OSAP outcome shows if you have the skills and experience needed at the required level to work in Australia in your nominated occupation.
The Skills Assessment Opportunities for Migrants Pilot is for migrants living in Australia on eligible family, partner, humanitarian, or refugee visas who have never undergone a skills assessment and have skills, qualifications and/or experience in a priority occupation.
This pilot provides free, fast-tracked skills assessments to eligible migrants and successful outcomes can be used to improve employment options in your nominated occupation. This gives future employers confidence that the applicant has the skills necessary for working in an Australian workplace.
You cannot use a Skills Assessment Opportunities for Migrants skills assessment outcome for licensing or qualification-recognition purposes.
The Migration Skills Assessment (MSA) is for applicants who need a skills assessment as part of their skilled migration visa application to the Department of Home Affairs. The MSA outcome recognises if you have the skills and experience needed at the required level to work in Australia in your nominated occupation.
You can only use a successful MSA outcome for your visa application to Home Affairs for migration purposes. We do not issue anything further. You cannot use an MSA outcome for employment, licensing or qualification-recognition purposes.
The MPA program is for applicants with a successful Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) skills assessment outcome who want to apply to the Department of Home Affairs for a points-tested, independent skilled migration visa.
MPA is used to tell the Department of Home Affairs about the comparability of your qualifications and/or employment experience against Australian standards. The information on an MPA letter can assist with assessing your points-tested visa application.
We assess the standards of your qualifications and employment against:
- AQF qualifications relevant to the occupation from an Australian industry-endorsed training package
- Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
We do not provide specific information on migration or visa requirements and we do not issue points. You can ask about migration points test enquiries at the Department of Home Affairs.
WHY CHOOSE PACIFIC CENTER TO APPLY FOR YOUR SKILLED VISA?
Visa to Australia is an arm of the Pacific Center group based in Australia.
Pacific Center Group prides itself on being a friendly and professional immigration and visa firm that achieves our clients’ objectives. We work hard towards knowing our clients and tailoring our work to their specific needs and goals. We strive to offer the best advice, realize the best outcomes for our clients and their circumstances, and do it always in a timely and efficient manner.
We are a Registered Australian Migration Agency (MARN 0743766) specializing in all governmental, legal and personal aspects of the family visa application. Our team has over two decades of experience.
Our expert visa and immigration consultants have a proven track record for getting positive results with visa applications, including an 87%-success rate for family visas. We work with people around the globe every day. We have unparalleled experience in all family visa aspects.
We tailor our unique services to your case. Our consultants will be by your side throughout the visa process and beyond. We provide a world-class visa and immigration service that upholds our values of transparency, reliability, and professionalism.
To learn more about how we could help you or your family with the Australian visa process or would like to know how to get a permanent residency visa in Australia, contact our friendly helpdesk via phone or email.
HOW WE WORK ON SKILLED VISA APPLICATIONS:
Initial consultation to choose the best option.
We sign a legal contract as required by the Immigration Department.
You will complete our questionnaire so we can learn about your situation.
We will prepare a list of documents, individualized for you and your family sponsor.
We will talk about the timeline.
We will start gathering your documents.
We will assist with any problems, missing documents,etc
We will check the quality of the documents and will advise you on how strong is your application.
We will draft all applications and forms.
Once application is checked and approved by you, we will lodge it.
We will monitor the status of your application. Check for legislation changes and deadlines.
We will stay in contact with Immigration Department and your case officer.
Once the visa is decided, we will advice you on what you can do now and how to plan the next stage.
We will stay in contact to make sure you know your rights and obligations. you can always call us with questions.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAYS
First of all I would like to say how glad I am that I chose your team to achieve our dream of emigration! Secondly my husband and I were extremely impressed how kindly and patiently Piotr presented us with the whole confusing visa process. I thought I already find out a lot about this topic, however Piotr’s expertise gave us much more information and took our doubt away. Furthermore, thanks to Piotr’s friendly and open charakter we had the feeling that he is our mate and we are not just clients. There was a nice and relaxing atmosphere during the conference, and also no hurry, which gave us the feeling that we are important. We received much more information and answers for our questions than we could imagine. Thank you very much for your time and we are looking forward to work together.
How have you been? Its been a long time since I’ve seen you guys and have been seeing pictures of your family ☺️ i was in the Whitsunday. I just wanted to say hi ☺️Dont know if you still remember me but i am Grace’s daughter you helped back in like more than 10yrs now ☺️ i am now a nurse here in Brisbane and me and my kids (Tricia and Sofie) are all doing great ☺️ but yeah i am still single after all these years but i don’t mind that, i am happy with my kids.I always travel around the world, that’s the advantage of having an Aussie passport ☺️ (pls dont post this ehe)Ok, i just thought id say hi ☺️ June 2nd marks our 10th year in Australia
I wanted to say thank you for helping to resolve my case. Thank you for your continuous assistance and prompt action. The result was great and I appreciate your efforts and communication skills. I am pleased with the outcome and handling of the case. I will gladly recommend your services to others. Thank you again for your help. You are such a brilliant lawyer.
Australian skills visas are based around a points testing system, and eligible people who wish to enter the country with this scheme must meet the visa subclass’s points requirements unique to their situation.
Elements that will influence the outcome of this points-based assessment could include:
- Applicants formal education
- The amount of experience the applicant has accumulated
- Age
- Specialist education credentials
- English language skills
- Specialist qualifications
- The applicant’s partners skills
- Willingness to relocate to assigned region
- Employer sponsorship and more
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189 SKILLED VISA
Each Australian State and Territory also has a unique list of skilled visa requirements to live and work within its borders. You may not get an option of where your initial placement is while you serve your preliminary time on your visa subclass.
You must select the right visa for your skilled visa application to receive a successful outcome and negate avoidable rejections and stressful appeals.
It is best to seek advice and support from a registered immigration and visa agency, like the one here at Visa to Australia and Pacific Centre, to help you navigate the complicated Australian skilled visa system.
It is an especially important matter with skilled visas. A bridging visa can be granted at the time of application lodgement. Regardless it is an on or offshore application, a bridging visa will not be granted earlier. It means you must have another substantive visa for the whole time until you can lodge your application.
Processing time for a skilled visa can differ from case to case. Applicants with the most needed or demanded occupations will be processed very fast. For example, a few of our pharmacist applicants were granted within less than a month. You may check the details here.