Sponsor talent.
Build your team.
Stay permanently.
Australia's 482 TSS and 186 ENS visas give businesses the global talent they need — and skilled workers a clear path to permanent residency. Our MARA-registered agents manage every step, for employers and applicants alike.
482 vs 186 — choose your pathway
Two powerful employer-sponsored visa streams. Understanding the difference shapes your strategy — and your timeline to permanent residency.
Temporary Skill Shortage
Australia's primary temporary work visa. Employers can sponsor skilled overseas workers for roles they can't fill locally — up to 4 years (Short-term) or 5 years (Medium-term), with a clear PR pathway.
- Short-term stream: up to 2–4 years (limited PR options)
- Medium-term stream: up to 5 years + 186 PR pathway
- Labour Market Testing required (most cases)
- Employer must hold Standard Business Sponsor status
- Minimum salary: TSMIT ($73,150 p.a.) or market rate
- Family members included — full work & study rights
Employer Nomination Scheme
Australia's permanent employer-sponsored visa. Two pathways: Temporary Residence Transition (from a 482) or Direct Entry for highly skilled workers who haven't held one.
- Permanent residency from the date of grant
- TRT stream: 3 years on 482 Medium-term required
- Direct Entry: skills assessment + 3 years' relevant experience
- Age limit: generally under 45 at time of nomination
- Occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list
- Work anywhere in Australia — no regional restrictions
What you need to qualify
Select your role to see the requirements that apply to you.
Lawfully Operating Business
Your business must be legally operating in Australia with a genuine need for the sponsored position.
Standard Business Sponsor
You must be approved as a Standard Business Sponsor before nominating any workers. We manage this.
Labour Market Testing
Most nominations require evidence that you genuinely tried to recruit an Australian worker first.
Salary Requirements
You must pay at least TSMIT ($73,150 p.a.) or market salary rate, whichever is higher.
Training Obligations
Sponsors must invest in training Australian workers. We advise on meeting this requirement.
Sponsorship Obligations
Ongoing obligations include record-keeping, cooperating with inspections, and role matching.
The Sponsorship Pathway Matcher
Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you with the right visa strategy — and show you how ready your pathway is right now.
From sponsorship to permanent residency
Our end-to-end service covers employers and workers, from first application to visa grant.
Employer Assessment
We assess your business eligibility for Standard Business Sponsor status and advise on occupation and stream selection.
SBS Approval
We prepare and lodge the Standard Business Sponsor application — the essential first step for all employer-sponsored visas.
Labour Market Testing
We guide you through compliant LMT advertising and documentation to satisfy nomination requirements.
Nomination
We prepare the employer nomination application with all supporting documentation and lodge it via ImmiAccount.
Visa Application
We prepare the worker visa application, coordinate health and character checks, and lodge the complete application.
186 PR Planning
From day one on 482, we plan the transition to ENS 186 permanent residency — so the worker knows their pathway.
Businesses & workers we have helped
"The whole process from SBS approval to my work visa was managed completely by Global Migrations. My employer had no experience sponsoring and the team guided them through everything. Visa granted in 3 weeks."
"After 3 years on a 482, my employer wanted to make me permanent. Global Migrations handled the ENS 186 nomination and visa application. My permanent residency was granted 6 months later."
"We had no idea how to sponsor our first overseas employee. Global Migrations managed everything from SBS approval to the worker's visa. Professional, efficient, and always reachable."
Employer sponsored visas — common questions
Ready to sponsor — or be sponsored?
Book a strategy session with a MARA-registered agent. We advise both employers and workers on the optimal pathway — honestly, and without obligation.