Australia Employer-Sponsored Visas — Subclass 186 & 494
If your skills are in demand and you have a job offer from an Australian employer, you may be eligible for an Employer Sponsored Visa. This pathway offers a quicker route to Australian PR or work rights.
What is an Employer Sponsored Visa?
Employer Sponsored Visas are designed for skilled workers who have a job offer from an approved Australian employer and are needed for specific roles. These visas enable you to work in Australia and may offer a pathway to Permanent Residency.
Sponsorship Streams
Visa 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
Go directly to permanent residency — nominated by your employer, this visa lets you live and work in Australia permanently from day one of grant.
Visa 494
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional
Work in a regional area nominated by your employer for 3 years, then transition to permanent residency via the Subclass 191 visa.
Eligibility Criteria
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Why Employer Sponsorship?
Employer Nomination
Employer-sponsored pathways begin with a genuine nomination for a role that meets the requirements of the relevant visa stream.
PR Pathway Options
Some employer-sponsored visas may lead to permanent residence if eligibility requirements are met. Outcomes are not guaranteed.
Family Inclusion
Dependants may be included subject to visa grant conditions of the selected pathway.
Top Employer-Sponsored Occupations 2025
IT Professionals
- • Software Engineers
- • Network Admins
- • Systems Analysts
Healthcare
- • Nurses
- • Medical Practitioners
- • Surgeons
Engineers
- • Civil
- • Mechanical
- • Electrical
Education
- • Secondary Teachers
- • Special Education
- • Chefs & Cooks
Common
Questions
Essential information about Employer Sponsored migration.
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