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Work Visa
Australia is a great place to live and work, offering lifestyle and employment opportunities. To work, you must have a valid Australia visa with work rights. Trinity Migration Solutions can assist you to apply for a range of temporary and permanent skilled visas suitable for you.
Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)
The Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who want to work in Australia. It allows an employer in Australia to sponsor a skilled worker for a permanent visa if the worker is nominated for a skilled position that cannot be filled by an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
To apply for the Subclass 186 ENS, you must:
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Be nominated by an approved Australian employer for a skilled position. Your employer will need to complete a nomination application and provide evidence that they have been unable to find an appropriately skilled Australian citizen or permanent resident to fill the position.
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Meet the age, skill, and English language requirements for the position.
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Be able to demonstrate that you have the skills and qualifications necessary for the nominated position.
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Meet health and character requirements.
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Meet the requirements for the visa subclass that you are applying for. There are three subclass options under the Subclass 186 ENS:
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Subclass 186 (Temporary Residence Transition) visa: This option is for workers who have been working in the nominated position for at least the last two years on a temporary visa, such as a Subclass 457 or 482 visa.
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Subclass 186 (Direct Entry) visa: This option is for workers who are not currently working in the nominated position, but who have the skills and qualifications required for the position.
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Subclass 186 (Agreement) visa: This option is for workers who have a formal agreement with their employer, such as a collective agreement or individual flexibility arrangement.
It is important to note that the Subclass 186 ENS is a competitive program and not all applications will be successful. The Department of Home Affairs sets annual quotas for the number of visas that can be granted under the Subclass 186 ENS, and demand for the program can be high.
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)
The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa is a temporary work visa for skilled workers who want to work in Australia. It allows an approved Australian employer to sponsor a skilled worker for a temporary visa if the worker is nominated for a skilled position that cannot be filled by an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
To apply for the Subclass 482 TSS visa, you must:
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Be nominated by an approved Australian employer for a skilled position. Your employer will need to complete a nomination application and provide evidence that they have been unable to find an appropriately skilled Australian citizen or permanent resident to fill the position.
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Meet the age, skill, and English language requirements for the position.
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Be able to demonstrate that you have the skills and qualifications necessary for the nominated position.
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Meet health and character requirements.
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Meet the requirements for the visa subclass that you are applying for. There are three subclass options under the Subclass 482 TSS visa:
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Subclass 482 (Short-term stream) visa: This option is for workers who are nominated for a position that is up to two years in duration.
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Subclass 482 (Medium-term stream) visa: This option is for workers who are nominated for a position that is up to four years in duration and meets certain criteria, such as being in a designated regional area or being an occupation on the medium and long-term strategic skills list.
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Subclass 482 (Labour Agreement) visa: This option is for workers who are nominated for a position under a labor agreement with the Australian government.
It is important to note that the Subclass 482 TSS visa is a temporary visa and does not lead to permanent residence in Australia. However, if you are on a Subclass 482 TSS visa and you have been working in the nominated position for three years, you may be eligible to apply for a permanent residence visa through the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme.
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa
(Subclass 187)
The Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who want to work in regional Australia. It allows an approved Australian employer in a designated regional area to sponsor a skilled worker for a permanent visa if the worker is nominated for a skilled position that cannot be filled by an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
To apply for the Subclass 187 RSMS visa, you must:
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Be nominated by an approved Australian employer in a designated regional area for a skilled position. Your employer will need to complete a nomination application and provide evidence that they have been unable to find an appropriately skilled Australian citizen or permanent resident to fill the position.
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Meet the age, skill, and English language requirements for the position.
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Be able to demonstrate that you have the skills and qualifications necessary for the nominated position.
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Meet health and character requirements.
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Meet the requirements for the visa subclass that you are applying for. There are two subclass options under the Subclass 187 RSMS visa:
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Subclass 187 (Temporary Residence Transition) visa: This option is for workers who have been working in the nominated position for at least the last two years on a temporary visa, such as a Subclass 457 or 482 visa.
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Subclass 187 (Direct Entry) visa: This option is for workers who are not currently working in the nominated position, but who have the skills and qualifications required for the position.
It is important to note that the Subclass 187 RSMS visa is a competitive program and not all applications will be successful. The Department of Home Affairs sets annual quotas for the number of visas that can be granted under the Subclass 187 RSMS visa, and demand for the program can be high. In addition, the designated regional areas where the Subclass 187 RSMS visa is available may change from time to time. You can check the current list of designated regional areas on the Department of Home Affairs’ website.
Temporary Work Visa (Subclass 400)
The Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa is a temporary visa for people who want to come to Australia for short-term, highly specialized work. It is designed for people who have specialized skills or knowledge that are not readily available in the Australian workforce, and who need to come to Australia to work on a specific project or task.
To be eligible for the Subclass 400 visa, you must:
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Have a genuine need to come to Australia for short-term, highly specialized work.
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Have the skills and qualifications necessary for the work you will be doing in Australia.
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Meet health and character requirements.
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Have arrangements in place for your stay in Australia, including accommodation and financial support.
It is important to note that the Subclass 400 visa is a temporary visa and does not lead to permanent residence in Australia. The visa is valid for up to three months, and you cannot apply for an extension. You must also leave Australia before your visa expires.
Training Visa (Subclass 407)
The Subclass 407 Training Visa is a temporary visa that allows you to come to Australia to participate in occupational training or professional development activities. This visa is designed to help you gain skills and knowledge in your field of work, and it may be sponsored by your employer, an industry organization, or a registered training organization in Australia.
To be eligible for a Subclass 407 Training Visa, you must:
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Be at least 18 years old
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Have a valid passport
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Meet the health and character requirements
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Have adequate financial resources to support yourself while you are in Australia
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Be able to provide evidence of your employment, training, or professional development plans in Australia
The length of your visa will depend on the nature and duration of your training program. It may be granted for up to two years, but you may be able to apply for an extension if you need more time to complete your training.
While you are in Australia on a Subclass 407 Training Visa, you will generally be allowed to work for the duration of your training program, as long as it is related to your training. You may also be able to bring certain family members with you to Australia on this visa.
It is important to note that the Subclass 407 Training Visa is a temporary visa, and it does not lead to permanent residence in Australia. If you are interested in immigrating to Australia permanently, you may be able to apply for a different type of visa, such as the Skilled Migration Visa.
Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)
The Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa is a temporary visa that allows you to come to Australia to participate in a range of activities, including cultural exchange programs, research projects, religious work, and performing arts. This visa is designed for people who want to come to Australia for a temporary stay, and it may be sponsored by an Australian organization or an individual.
To be eligible for a Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa, you must:
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Be at least 18 years old (unless you are participating in a school exchange program)
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Have a valid passport
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Meet the health and character requirements
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Have adequate financial resources to support yourself while you are in Australia
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Be able to provide evidence of your planned activity in Australia
The length of your visa will depend on the nature and duration of your planned activity in Australia. It may be granted for up to four years, but you may be able to apply for an extension if you need more time to complete your activity.
While you are in Australia on a Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa, you may be allowed to work for the duration of your activity, as long as it is related to your activity. You may also be able to bring certain family members with you to Australia on this visa.
It is important to note that the Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa is a temporary visa, and it does not lead to permanent residence in Australia. If you are interested in immigrating to Australia permanently, you may be able to apply for a different type of visa, such as the Skilled Migration Visa.
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