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This visa is for Australian companies wishing to employ skilled employees from overseas on a temporary basis, or for overseas businesses to set up an office or fulfil a contract. This visa, commonly known as the '457 visa', can lead in to permanent sponsorship by the employer, if that option is desired by the employee and the employer. Spouses accompanying the visa holder have unrestricted work rights. How we can help: We can advise with regard to whether or not this type of visa is appropriate. Once this has been established we can handle every aspect of the application process, with a view to making it as streamlined and stress-free as possible. This will include preparation of the relevant application forms, collation of required supporting documentation and liaison with the authorities. Please contact Dominic Higgins or click here for full contact information. |
Further information on temporary business visas:
A temporary business visa is valid for employment from a minimum period of one day to a maximum of four years and is usually granted for four years. Sponsoring an employee to work temporarily in Australia involves three steps:
- The employer is approved as a 'standard business sponsor';
- The employer 'nominates' a position and a person to fill the 'nominated' position; and
- The prospective employee applies for the visa to fill the nominated position.
Step 1: Sponsorship - In order to be a standard business sponsor in Australia, the employer must:
- Be a lawfully and actively operating business;
- Have no adverse history with the Australian immigration authorities;
- Meet industry benchmarks for the training of Australian citizens and/or permanent residents; and
- Attest to a strong record of, or demonstrated commitment to, employing local labour and non-discriminatory employment practices.
If the employer does not have a presence in Australia, but there is an intention to establish representation there, or fulfill a contract or undertake other business activities, sponsorship can still be approved according to the above criteria.
By being approved as a standard business sponsor, the employer has significant legal obligations to the employee and must adhere to relevant immigration and other laws.
Step 2: Nomination - The position is 'nominated' by the employer. Requirements include that the position must:
- Meet a minimum skill requirement (be on a specified list of occupations); and
- Meet a 'market salary' requirement.
The proposed visa applicant, who will fill the nominated position, is identified. The sponsoring employer must certify that the qualifications and experience of this person are commensurate with the qualifications and experience specified for the position on the list.
Step 3: Application - The employee must:
- Demonstrate that they have the qualifications and experience required to perform the nominated position;
- Have adequate health insurance arrangements in place; and
- Meet English language, health and character requirements.
There may be additional requirements depending on the circumstances.
Last updated August 2011
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