Employer Nominated Visas

Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482)

On 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand (SID) visa replaced the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa.

Requirements:

This visa involves a three-stage process whereby an employer applies to become an approved sponsor and then nominates a skilled overseas worker to fill a specific position. The skilled overseas worker completes the process by lodging a SID visa application.

SID visa holders can work in Australia in their nominated occupation for their approved sponsor under one of three streams:

  • the Core Skills stream
  • the Specialist Skills stream
  • the Labour Agreement stream

 

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (subclass 186)

Requirements:

There are three streams within this visa subclass:

  • Temporary Residence Transition stream 
  • Direct Entry stream 
  • The Agreement stream

Subclass 186 is a permanent visa. It allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers to work in Australia. It involves a two-step process. Firstly, nomination – it requires review of the business’ operations as well as the available position offered to the employee. Then visa application stage.

 

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187)

* Effective 16 November 2019, subclass 494 Regional (Provisional) Sponsored visa will supersede RSMS subclass 187.
Subclass 191 Regional Permanent visa is available from November 2022 for subclass 494 visa holders.

Requirements:

Subclass 187 visa is a permanent visa. It allows Australian employers in regional and low population growth areas of Australia to sponsor skilled overseas workers for permanent residence, where the employers have been unable to fill vacant positions with Australian citizens or permanent residents living in the same local area as the nominated positions.

 

Contact OZZIE VISA SERVICES expert today on +61 423 920 498 to arrange a consultation to assess your options of success with this Australian visa (fee applies).