This temporary visa lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill.
You must: • be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor
No age restriction
Market rates for occupation
Not required; employer-sponsored
Spouse/partner on separate visa; children can study
This temporary visa lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill.
You must: • be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor
The main applicant fee is 4,015. Additional adults cost 4015 and children 1005.
Yes (as sponsored)
4 years
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