STANDARD BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP

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The Subclass 482 Visa allows Australian employers to sponsor foreign workers to fill positions they cannot find local talent for. The TSS Visa is divided into two streams: Short-term stream and Medium-term stream.

• Purpose: To allow businesses in Australia to sponsor skilled workers from overseas for temporary positions.
   
• Sponsorship Requirements: Employers must become a Standard Business Sponsor by applying to the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
   
  • Eligibility for Sponsorship: The employer must prove they are a legitimate business operating in Australia, compliant with Australian laws, and have a genuine need for the worker.
     
  • Obligations of Sponsoring Employer:
     
    • The business must meet various requirements, including being compliant with employment laws and ensuring the sponsored worker is paid at the correct salary level.
       
    • Employers must also fulfill obligations regarding the working conditions and treatment of sponsored employees.
       

1. Short-term Stream:
    
   • Purpose: For workers filling positions on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).
   • Duration: Up to 2 years.
   • Eligible Occupations: Generally for lower-risk occupations with shorter duration needs.
   • Path to Permanent Residency: No direct pathway to PR under this stream.
      

1. Medium-term Stream:
    
   • Purpose: For workers filling positions on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
   • Duration: Up to 4 years.
   • Eligible Occupations: For critical skills in high-demand occupations.
   • Path to Permanent Residency: Eligible for the Permanent Residence – Skilled Regional (Subclass 191) after 3 years.

The Subclass 494 Visa is a provisional visa that allows employers in regional Australia to sponsor skilled overseas workers to fill positions they cannot find locally. It is designed to address skill shortages in regional areas.

• Purpose: Employers in designated regional areas of Australia can sponsor skilled overseas workers for positions they cannot fill locally.
   
• Sponsorship Requirements: Similar to the Subclass 482, employers must apply to become a Standard Business Sponsor, demonstrating that they are operating legally and are actively seeking workers to fill the role.
   
  • Eligibility for Sponsorship: Employers must prove they are in a regional area (defined by the Australian government) and that they have a genuine need for the worker.
  • Obligations of Sponsoring Employer: Must meet similar requirements as the 482 visa, including ensuring that workers are paid appropriately, that the job is genuine, and that workplace conditions are met.
     

• Duration: Up to 5 years.
   
• Path to PR: Eligible for permanent residency under Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence – Skilled Regional) after 3 years.
   
• Work Rights: Full work rights in the nominated occupation.
   
• Family Members: Can include eligible family members in the application.
   

• Age: Applicants must be under 45 years of age at the time of application.
   
• Occupation: Must be listed on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) or the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
   
• Skills Assessment: A positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation is required for most applicants.
   
• English Language: English proficiency is required, generally with a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.