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Australia employer-sponsored immigration
Australia Employer Sponsored Immigration (482 / 186)
Start on a work visa sponsored by an Australian employer, then apply for permanent residence after two years with that employer.
Programme overview
Australian employer-sponsored immigration has two stages. First, an Australian employer sponsors your temporary 482 (Skills in Demand) work visa; after working for the sponsoring employer for two years, you can apply for permanent residence through the Temporary Residence Transition stream of the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS). The 482 visa replaced the former TSS visa in December 2024 and has Core Skills and Specialist Skills streams, among others.
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InvestmentNo investment required
SponsorshipAn Australian employer must sponsor you
Work visaUp to four years (five for Hong Kong passport holders)
Permanent residenceThrough 186 after two years of work
Summary
The 482 visa requires nomination by an approved Australian sponsor, pay that meets the relevant income threshold and market salary rate, and usually at least 12 months of relevant work experience. Core Skills occupations must be on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL); the Specialist Skills stream is for highly paid roles. After two years with the sponsoring employer, you can apply for permanent residence through the 186 transition stream (generally under 45).
Key benefits of Australia Employer Sponsored
- No investment required
- Move to Australia on a work visa first, then transition to permanent residence
- Your spouse and children can be included, and your spouse can work
- Hong Kong passport holders can be granted 482 visas of up to five years
- Faster processing in the Specialist Skills stream
Why Global Immigrate for Australia Employer Sponsored
- families approved
- 12+
- approval rate
- 96%
- offering this programme since
- 2019
GI Group recruitment network
GI Group has its own recruitment team to help match you with suitable employers and roles — not just the visa paperwork.
End-to-end labour certification and visa support
One team coordinates the timeline from labour certification and nomination through to the visa and permanent residence.
Clear, transparent fees
All service fees and third-party costs are set out in writing before you sign — no hidden charges — and our refund terms are explained clearly.
Our three guarantees
Full service-fee refund if refused
Guaranteed in your service agreement: if your application is refused, we refund the service fees you have paid in full — or you can switch to another suitable programme at no extra charge.
No extra charge for further documents or resubmission
If the authorities request further documents, or an application must be resubmitted, we handle it at no additional service fee.
Handled by professionals, fee fixed at signing
Every application is prepared and reviewed by our professional immigration team. Your service fee is fixed when you sign, with no additional charges afterwards.
Service fees exclude investment amounts, government fees and third-party costs. Refusals caused by false or incomplete information, or by the applicant not cooperating as required, are not eligible for a refund. Full terms are set out in the service agreement.
Requirements
Applicants generally need to meet the following:
- Nomination for a full-time role by an approved Australian sponsor
- Pay that meets the relevant income threshold and market salary rate (from July 2026, about AUD 79,000 or more in the Core Skills stream)
- For the Core Skills stream, an occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
- At least 12 months of relevant work experience in the past five years
- English, skills, health and character requirements met
- For 186 permanent residence: two years with the sponsoring employer, generally under 45
The main 482 streams compared
| Stream | Roles | Income threshold (from July 2026) | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Skills | Occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List | About AUD 79,000 or more | Usually a few months |
| Specialist Skills | Highly paid specialist roles (excluding trades and some occupations) | About AUD 147,000 or more | Prioritised, generally faster |
| Labour Agreement | Employers with a labour agreement with the government | Per the agreement | Depends on the agreement |
Income thresholds are indexed every July; the actual amounts are subject to the Department of Home Affairs’ latest announcements.
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Application process
- Assessment and employer matchVariesWe assess your occupation, pay and experience and confirm the employer and role.
- Sponsorship and nominationSeveral monthsThe employer applies to become an approved sponsor and nominates the role.
- 482 visa applicationUsually a few monthsLodge the 482 visa application and move to Australia with your family to work and live.
- 186 permanent residenceAfter two years of workAfter two years with the sponsoring employer, apply for permanent residence through the 186 transition stream.
Australia Employer Sponsored client stories
“With a Hong Kong passport, our 482 visa runs for five years — plenty of time to settle in Australia.”
482 visa granted and the whole family moved to Australia.
Mr Ho, Hong Kong“They helped the company complete sponsorship and nomination, and the pay met the new threshold.”
482 visa granted, then permanent residence through 186.
Ms Lin, Taipei“After two years of work, they prepared our 186 documents early, so the move to permanent residence was smooth.”
Permanent residence through the 186 transition stream.
Mr Chen, TaichungAustralia Employer SponsoredFAQ
Can the 482 visa lead directly to permanent residence?
Yes. After two years with the sponsoring employer, the employer can nominate you for permanent residence through the transition stream of the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme.
Does changing employer affect my application?
A new employer must nominate you again. Under the current rules, time with different sponsoring employers can generally be combined towards the two years needed for 186.
Are there special arrangements for Hong Kong people?
Hong Kong SAR passport holders can be granted 482 visas of up to five years.
Will the pay requirements change?
Income thresholds are indexed every July; the amounts published at the time you apply apply.
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