Q&A

I am now working in Australia. Can my employer apply for an employer sponsored visa for me?


My current employer agrees to sponsor me, but I am not clear about the specific application requirements and procedures -- can AEC communicate with my employer and help with the application?


What is the difference between so many visa categories? Which visa should I choose?


Visa type

If you find employment in Australia, you will have the opportunity to negotiate with your employer for an employer-sponsored visa, which includes:

Temporary skills shortage visa (category 482)

(permanent residence) employer's sponsorship scheme (category 186)

Employer's sponsorship scheme for remote areas (category 187)


Temporary skills shortage visa (category 482)

The temporary skills shortage visa (TSS) allows Australian employers to sponsor overseas technicians to meet their needs if they cannot find suitable local talent. Holders of TSS visas may work in Australia by nominated occupation in the following three categories:

Short term (up to 2 years)

Medium term (maximum 4 years)

Labor agreement (as required by the agreement)

As overseas workers, applicants should meet the following requirements:

To be sponsored by a qualified employer for appointment to an approved nominated post

Relevant skills and education requirements must be met, including the required career assessment

Language requirements need to be met

If the applicant is in Australia, A physical visa or A bridging visa A, B or C is required

Maintain a good track record of complying with previous Australian visa terms and conditions


Employer sponsored scheme (category 186)

The employer-sponsored scheme (category 186) falls under the category of permanent resident visa and is divided into the following three categories:

Temporary work visa overclassification

Direct application category

Type of labor agreement

As overseas workers, applicants should meet the following requirements:

To be sponsored by a qualified employer

Must be under 45 years old

Skills, education and language requirements should be met

Other visa requirements must be met at the same time


Employer sponsored (temporary) visas for remote areas (category 494)

Employer-sponsored (temporary) visas for remote areas (494 categories) are divided into 2 categories:

Employer guarantee

Labor contract

As overseas workers, applicants should meet the following requirements:

Sponsored by a qualified employer in a remote area

The nominated occupations are listed in the relevant technical occupations list

At least 3 years of relevant working experience in the nominated occupation

Complete a technical assessment of the nominated occupation

Under 45 years old

Meet basic language requirements


What AEC can do to help

Applying for an employer's guarantee is a relatively complex process. Not only does the applicant have to meet the relevant requirements, but the employer who provides the guarantee also has to meet different legal requirements. Therefore, it is important and necessary to seek assistance from a professional organization.

AEC's professional immigration team has a wealth of experience in helping employers and applicants successfully go through the entire sponsorship process until they are successfully signed. We can provide free assessment and advice and can complete the nomination application on behalf of the employer.

We would like to remind you not to negotiate with your employer for an employer-sponsored application for an "unreal employment relationship", so as to avoid violating Australian laws and facing huge financial losses and the risk of visa rejection.


Service content provided by AEC

Develop an immigration plan that is tailored to the individual's circumstances, and provide advice on the best immigration options

Personal planning and application information assessment

Assist employers in submitting applications for sponsorship qualifications and job nominations

Preparation of application materials, including technical vocational assessment and proof of no criminal record in Australia, etc

Communicate with relevant departments on behalf of customers

Assist client to arrange physical examination and insurance

Submission of visa application

Submit an EOI application

Provide document notarization and translation service

Assist customer to make backup plan

Use professional CRM system to follow up customer's application process and relevant important application deadline


What are the advantages of AEC

AEC was founded in Australia in 2000. With over 20 years of experience in the Australian education sector, AEC has helped more than 10,000 students successfully apply for admission to Australian institutions and over 1,000 students obtain work visas and skilled migration. With our highly trusted experience and knowledge, AEC is committed to providing you with the best advice and services.

Our professional immigration team has a very high record of signing down rates and a large number of successful employer-sponsored visa applications, which can help employers (companies) in different fields/industries overseas or in Australian cities to apply for relevant sponsored visas.

Focusing on studying and immigrating in Australia for more than 20 years, we are definitely experts in this industry!

All AEC employees have extensive experience and advanced degrees, and they receive regular professional training to obtain the latest course and visa information. At AEC, more than 90% of our employees have Australian master's degrees,