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Corporate Visa Pathways
Find the right visa — for the right person, at the right time
Australia offers a range of corporate visa options — from short-term specialist placements to permanent residency pathways. Understanding which category fits your situation is the first step to hiring without borders.
Visa categories
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) — Subclass 482
Temporary
The workhorse of corporate immigration. Allows businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers for up to four years when no suitable local candidate is available. Covers a broad range of professional and trade occupations — and can lead to permanent residency.
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) — Subclass 186
Permanent
The permanent solution for businesses ready to commit to a valued employee long-term. Ideal for nominating skilled workers directly or transitioning staff from a temporary visa. A powerful retention tool that rewards loyalty on both sides.
Intracompany Transfer — Subclass 482
Temporary
Relocating a key person from your global operations to Australia? This pathway is designed for exactly that — bringing experienced personnel from an overseas office into your Australian team quickly and compliantly.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) — Subclass 494
Temp → Permanent
A strong option for businesses operating outside major cities. Regional employers can access a wider pool of occupations and benefit. After three years, sponsored workers can apply for permanent residency.
Training Visa — Subclass 407
Temporary
Bring overseas workers to Australia for structured workplace training or professional development. Great for upskilling international staff or fulfilling occupational training requirements before a longer-term placement.
The application process
Most corporate visa applications follow three stages. We guide you through every one of them.
1. Become an approved sponsor
Before you can hire, your business must be approved as a standard business sponsor by the Department of Home Affairs. We prepare and lodge your sponsorship application — demonstrating your business is lawful, financially sound, and committed to your obligations.
2. Nominate the position
Next, you nominate the specific role you wish to fill. This involves confirming the occupation is on the eligible list, documenting the genuine need, meeting market salary requirements, and — where applicable — satisfying Labour Market Testing obligations. We manage all of this for you.
3. Your candidate applies for the visa
Once the nomination is approved, your candidate lodges their visa application. We support your employee through health checks, skills assessments, character requirements, and document preparation — so nothing is left to chance, and processing times are as fast as possible.
Processing times vary by visa type and individual circumstances — but with the right preparation, delays are the exception, not the rule. Our team ensures every application is complete, compliant, and compelling from day one.
Know which visa fits before you advertise
Choosing the wrong visa category wastes time and money. Let us assess your situation and map out the right pathway before you begin recruitment.
Book a confidential strategy session and find out which visa pathways are right for your business — at no obligation.
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