457 Visa
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The Subclass 457 Visa program allows employers to sponsor overseas workers, enabling them to work in Australia on a temporary basis. It is designed for people who wish to work temporarily in Australia. There are several types of Australia visa worth looking at now.
The visa is the most commonly used program for employers to sponsor overseas workers in Australia. This program allows applicants to work for up to four years for a sponsoring employer and is restricted to people seeking to be employed in skilled occupations.
Duration
The Subclass 457 visa allows for individuals to work in Australia for a period of between one day and four years. This is one of the more flexible types, along with the Working Holiday Visa Austalia is another option.
Eligibility
Employers
An employer must be approved as an eligible sponsor before an Australian 457 visa is granted. To achieve approval, an employer must meet a range of criteria set by the Australian Government. Requirements include a demonstrated commitment to employing local labour and a commitment to the training of Australian citizens and permanent residents.
Employees
Employees must be sponsored by an eligible employer to fill a nominated position. A full listing of eligible nominated occupations can be found in the Employer Nomination Scheme List. Employees must have skills, qualifications, experience and an employment background which match those required for the position, as well as demonstrated English language proficiency. Certain character and health requirements must also be met.
Applying for a 457 visa
There are three stages in the processing of the 457 visa: sponsorship, nomination and visa application.
Before individuals can for a 457 visa, they must first ensure the sponsoring employer is an approved sponsor. Employers must submit an application to be a sponsor and are required to meet all eligibility requirements.
The employer must then nominate the position to be filled, along with details of the skills required for the position, the rate of pay and the name of the prospective overseas employee.
The employee then applies for an Australian Visa. To lodge a application the sponsorship and nomination must have been lodged with or prior to the visa application. Find out further information on our Working Holiday page.
