Corporate Solutions - Employer Sponsored Visas

MY AUSTRALIAN VISA.com offers a full range of migration services for Australian businesses (or overseas companies with or wanting a presence in Australia) needing to relocate staff from overseas locations.

If your business has located a suitable overseas worker (whether they are inside Australia or outside Australia) we can help you secure the relevant Sponsorship, Nomination and Visa.

We represent some major corporations as well as small / medium enterprises.

We can advise on all aspects of employer sponsored immigration regulations and policies and we have extensive experience in obtaining employer sponsored Australian temporary and permanent residency visas. We deliver essential, time effective advice and assistance to a client list comprised of leading companies across a wide range of industries.

Our knowledge and expertise saves valuable time in organising and presenting visa applications and associated documentation and ensuring a seamless settlement into the local workforce.

Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS), Nomination and 457 Visa Advice and Assistance

MY AUSTRALIAN VISA.com provides the following services:

· Obtaining initial or renewal of existing Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) approval for the employing company from DIAC to allow sponsorship of overseas skilled workers;

· All necessary discussion with individual expatriate and employing company to understand the goals of the assignment, together with the personal needs of the expatriate and any accompanying family members;

· Advice on the types of visas appropriate to the assignment together with an indication of the likely time required to process the necessary applications;

· In liaison with the expatriate family and employing company, the completion and collation of all necessary documentation;

· The submission of all documentation to DIAC;

· In liaison with DIAC and appropriate parties, the management of the visa and immigration process in order to meet relevant timing requirements;

· Advice with regard to the impact of the visa and immigration process on other relocation related issues;

· Assistance in understanding and complying with the Sponsor Obligations

What You Can Expect From MY AUSTRALIAN VISA.com Employer Sponsored Visa Services

Upon receipt of the signed Agreement for Services and Fees or under the terms of an Exclusive Provider Agreement, a MY AUSTRALIAN VISA.com Registered Migration Agent will contact both the Business Representative and the Visa Applicant to initiate visa application process.

Both parties will be provided with specific questionnaires designed to collate the information relevant to the completion of the visa application forms. The necessary Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) issued application forms will be completed on your behalf and returned for review. Information regarding health examination, police clearances or any other specific requirements will also be provided at this time.

Upon receipt of the required documentation, we will review same and prepare drafts of the application forms which we will send for review. Upon approval of the application forms, MY AUSTRALIAN VISA.com will lodge the application, and follow up any requests for further information from the Case Officer by providing a detailed submission letter to DIAC addressing all relevant regulations and processing requirements. The visa application will be monitored to ensure DIAC can issue a timely decision.

Temporary Work (Skilled) Subclass 457 Visa

The Temporary Work (Skilled) Subclass 457 Visa, formerly known as the Business (Long-Stay) Subclass 457 temporary residence visa allows an Australian employer unable to fill a position(s) from the local market to sponsor overseas personnel. It is intended for key positions such as executives, managers or specialists and for other skilled positions a suitably qualified Australian citizen or permanent resident is not readily available to fill. This visa allows a temporary business entrant to stay in Australia for up to 4 years.

There are 3 separate stages in seeking to employ an overseas temporary business entrant.

1. Sponsorship

The employer must apply to be approved as a Standard Business Sponsor (SBS). This involves an assessment of, amongst other things, the financial standing of the business, the proposed benefit to Australia from recruiting overseas personnel, and the commitment to training Australian citizens and permanent residents.

2. Nomination

The employer must nominate the position to be filled which must be gazette as being able to be filled by overseas staff. The Company must offer a base salary commensurate with market rates in Australia and the Nominee must possess a relevant qualification, skills and equivalent industry experience.

3. Visa

The proposed overseas employee must apply for a visa. The application is assessed to determine if the visa applicant has the qualifications, skills and work experience required for the nominated position. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate that they meet health and character requirements. Dependent family members (typically spouse and children under 18 years of age) can be included in the visa application for the same cost. This application may be lodged either in Australia or overseas. The visa applicants may themselves be in Australia or overseas.

Below a short summary of applicable DIAC and associated charges: