SJ Migration provides strategic advice for both Australian employers and international skilled workers. Navigating the employer sponsored visa framework requires an understanding of business needs, employment law, and complex migration regulations.
Immigration rules are constantly evolving. Our migration agents assess your specific circumstances—whether you are a business facing skill shortages or a professional seeking sponsorship—and guide you toward the most appropriate visa pathway.
Typically, employer sponsored visas involve three distinct stages: Standard Business Sponsorship approval, Nomination of the position, and the Visa application. Elements such as Labour Market Testing (LMT), the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR), and genuine position requirements are critical. SJ Migration ensures these requirements are meticulously addressed before submission.
The TSS visa allows employers to sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position for which they cannot find a suitably skilled Australian. Recent policy changes have expanded permanent residence pathways for TSS visa holders across all streams.
Note: The Australian Government is transitioning the Subclass 482 visa into the new Skills in Demand (SID) visa program. Contact us to understand how this transition affects your current or future applications.
The ENS is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers. It generally involves two main pathways: the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream for existing TSS visa holders, and the Direct Entry (DE) stream for applicants whose occupation is on the relevant skilled list and who meet strict skill and experience requirements.
This visa allows regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers cannot source an appropriately skilled Australian worker. It provides a pathway to permanent residence (Subclass 191) after meeting specific conditions.
The Training Visa allows a worker to come to Australia for up to 2 years to undergo workplace-based occupational training or professional development. It is strictly for genuine training, not general employment.
Read our important update on 407 Visa Nomination and Review Rights ➔
This visa is for highly skilled people to do short-term, highly specialised, non-ongoing work in Australia (usually up to 3 months, or 6 months in limited circumstances). It is designed for work that requires skills not readily available in the Australian labour market.
The Subclass 187 visa is closed to new applicants, except for certain transitional cohorts. Most regional employer sponsorship now occurs through the Subclass 494 visa pathway.
Whether you are an employer seeking to sponsor, or a skilled professional seeking a pathway, we can help.
Registered Migration Agent & Managing Director
Her work focuses on practical, strategic migration advice across skilled, employer sponsored, partner, student and complex migration matters. Our role is to help clients understand their options, identify risks early, prepare strong evidence and move through the process with greater clarity.
Our Approach: Personalised assessment | Clear communication | Practical strategy
Last reviewed: September 2026 | Reviewed by: Soodeh Jafari, Registered Migration Agent
Disclaimer: The information on this page is general information only and does not constitute immigration or legal advice. Australian migration law and policy can change. Your eligibility depends on your individual circumstances.
