How this Visa Works
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For this visa, you will need:
- an Australian employer
- a highly skilled employee
- an eligible occupation.
The process for obtaining a visa under the Employer Nomination Scheme is summarised below.
| Who | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Employer |
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| Employee |
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Employer
An employer is an Australian business that is seeking to fill a vacancy for an eligible position.
Employee
An employee is a foreign national who:
- meets the age, skill and language requirements
- has an employer that is willing to sponsor them for this visa.
Eligible position
An eligible position must meet the following requirements:
- be full-time, ongoing and available for at least 3 years
- provide working conditions that are no less favourable than provided for under the relevant Australian legislation and awards
- be a highly skilled occupation that is on the Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List (ENSOL).
See: Information form 1121i Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List (ENSOL) (129KB PDF file) - meet the minimum salary level for ENS.
See: Gazette Notice (293KB PDF file)
Validity periods
The validity period of the:
- nomination is 6 (six) months
- visa is permanent.
More information
Detailed information on the Employer Sponsored Migration scheme is also available in booklet 5.
See: Booklet 5 Employer Sponsored Migration (187KB PDF file)