Employer Sponsored visas allow Australian businesses to address critical skill shortages by sponsoring qualified overseas workers for both temporary and permanent positions. At Valid Visas, we specialise in delivering strategic, compliant sponsorship solutions tailored to your industry needs—helping you access global talent, meet workforce demands, and support long-term business growth. Our expert team guides employers through every step of the sponsorship process, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.
The following visa pathways can support your business with effective manpower solutions:

Sub Class 482: The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa enables Australian businesses to address critical skill gaps by sponsoring qualified overseas workers to fill roles that cannot be sourced locally. This visa allows employers to access global talent, maintain productivity, and stay competitive. It also provides a pathway for long-term workforce planning, with options for permanent residency through employer nomination—helping retain skilled staff.

Sub Class 186 TRT: The Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) visa provides a streamlined pathway to permanent residency for skilled employees who have worked with your business on a 457 or 482 visa for at least two years. It enables employers to retain high-performing international staff by offering long-term stability and career growth in Australia. This not only strengthens employee loyalty but also supports workforce continuity, while giving sponsored workers access to permanent residency benefits such as healthcare, social services, and eventual citizenship eligibility.

Subclass 186 DE: The Subclass 186 Direct Entry (DE) visa allows Australian employers to nominate skilled overseas workers for permanent residency—regardless of whether they have previously worked in Australia. This pathway is ideal for filling highly specialised roles where local talent is limited. Eligible nominees must have the relevant qualifications and at least three years of experience in their occupation. For employers, this visa offers a long-term staffing solution, enabling you to secure key talent permanently,  and build a stable, committed workforce. It also supports your employee's integration with access to healthcare, social services, and future eligibility for Australian citizenship

Sub Class 494: The Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa allows businesses located in designated regional areas of Australia to sponsor skilled overseas workers for up to five years. This visa is designed to address labour shortages in regional communities by giving employers access to qualified talent where local recruitment efforts have been unsuccessful. To be eligible, the nominee must meet skill, qualification, and English language requirements and hold a valid job offer. The 494 visa also provides a pathway to permanent residency via the Subclass 191 visa, offering a long-term workforce solution and helping regional employers attract and retain essential talent.