Other Employer Visa Options
Most employers start with the Skills in Demand (482) or Employer Nomination Scheme (186). Some businesses have a more specific need: a regional location, or a visiting specialist who is only here for a short task. These are the options that cover them.
Choose your visa
- Regional Employer Sponsored (494)Sponsor skilled workers to regional Australia on the 494 visa, with a pathway to permanent residence after three years. Advice from Melbourne migration agents.Learn more
- Short Stay Specialist Visa (400)A short-term work visa for specialists brought in for a defined task. No sponsor or nomination is needed.Learn more
- Training Visa (407)Workplace-based training for overseas staff or trainees, hosted by an approved organisation.Learn more
Regional Employer Sponsored visa (494)
- For employers in designated regional areas who need to fill a skilled role
- The employer is sponsored, nominates the position, and the worker applies for the visa
- A provisional visa with a route to permanent residence through the 191
Short Stay Specialist visa (400)
- For a specialist doing a short, defined task such as installing, commissioning or training
- No sponsor and no nomination required
- Short stay only, with no extension and no direct pathway to permanent residence
Training visa (407)
- For workplace-based training that builds an overseas person’s skills
- The host organisation must be an approved Temporary Activities sponsor, and its nomination must be approved before the visa application can proceed
- A stay of up to 2 years, with no direct pathway to permanent residence
How we help
- Work out which option fits the role, the location and the timing
- Prepare the sponsorship, nomination or supporting evidence
- Lodge in good time for the planned start date
- Plan ahead for what comes next, such as permanent residence
Common pitfalls
- Using a short-term visa for work that is really ongoing
- Assuming a location counts as regional without checking
- Leaving the application until close to the planned start date
Not sure whether this applies to your business? Ask us
Frequently asked questions
When would an employer use the 494 instead of the 482?
When the business is in a designated regional area and wants a route to permanent residence for the worker. We check the location and role before recommending it.
Do I need to be a sponsor to bring in a specialist for a short job?
Not for the 400. It needs no sponsor or nomination, but the task has to be short, specialised and well defined.
How do I know which option fits?
It depends on the role, the location and how long the work will last. We assess this at your first consultation and explain the realistic options.
Talk to us about your sponsorship
Tell us about your business and the role you need to fill. We will review your circumstances and explain the suitable pathway and next steps.