• Step 5: You must complete your health assessment and biometrics if requested by the immigration authorities.
• Step 6: You must wait for the visa decision, which can take from a few weeks to several months depending on your circumstances.
For more information, you can visit the official website of the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) or consult a registered migration agent.
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) requirements
The Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an approved Australian employer.
There are three streams under this visa: Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, and Labour Agreement. Each stream has different requirements, but some general ones are:
• You must be under 45 years of age, unless you are exempt.
• You must have the relevant skills and qualifications for the nominated position, and meet the skill assessment requirements if applicable.
• You must have at least competent English, unless you are exempt.
• You must meet the health and character requirements.
For more information, you can visit the official website of the Department of Home Affairs or consult a registered migration agent.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) benefits
Some of the benefits of the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) include:
• You can stay in a region or designated area of Australia for up to 5 years.
• You can work for your sponsoring employer or another approved employer in the same region.
• You can study at an eligible educational institution in the region.
