How to Choose the Right Visa to Sponsor an Employee

Confused about which visa is right for sponsoring your employee?

From training placements to long-term staff retention, there’s a sponsorship pathway that suits your business  if you know where to look.

Here are the most common options:

🔹 Subclass 407 – perfect for skill-building and short-term training

🔹 Subclass 482 – ideal for skilled workers on a temporary basis

🔹 Subclass 186 – a permanent solution for employees already working with you

🔹 Subclass 494 – for roles based in regional Australia, with a clear PR pathway