Employer Sponsored Visas
With all of the recent changes to the skilled migration program the governmnet has place renewed emphasis on employer sponsored visas. Under the new processing regime applications where the holder has a formal offer of employment from a approved sponsor will receive priority treatment.
- Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
- This scheme enables employers to recruit skilled workers from overseas, or from people already in Australia on temporary visas. Employers must be approved and must provide full time employment for at least 3 years and meet minimum salary levels. These vary according to ccupation byt start at $49,330 per annum.
- Regional Skilled Migration Scheme (RSMS)
- This scheme is similar to ENS and allows employers in regional areas iof Australia to sponsor skilled workers from overseas, or in Australia on temporary visas, to fill skilled vacancies. Under RSMS, contracts need only be for 2 years. It is also worth noting that for the purposes of RSMS visa applications Perth has now been listed as regional. It joins Adelaide and Canberra as well as many other parts of Australia. Applicants for RSMS visas now receive the highest priority processing.
