The ENS & RSMS visa pathways can be an excellent opportunity for skilled workers to obtain permanent residency and it also helps resolve the ongoing shortage of skilled workers. However every visa application is different and it makes good sense to obtain professional advice to help you identify the right visa solution.    

Getting the right migration advice is an investment for your future life in Australia.  With the Immigration regulations constantly changing you need to be aware how this will impact on your business or your visa application.   Whether you are a business owner or an individul, we have the necessary experience to manage the full visa process.  This means you can sleep better at night and allows you to focus on core business activities rather than worry about your future workforce.    

The new SOL & ENS

If  your occupation is no longer on the new SOL, a possible pathway would be applying for a visa under the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) or if you are working in regional Australia, the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS).              

The RSMS allows businesses to nominate employees for a permanent visa to work in regional Australia and requires a commitment from employees to remain in employment with their employers.  

This visa is available either “onshore” or “offshore” and can be an opportunity for businesses, who do not want to pursue the Temporary Business or 457 pathway, to nominate their skilled workers. 

Regional Aussie Visa Solutions (see below for more information)

The Australian government are encouraging both employers and employees to pursue this pathway to Australian permanent residency.   We have a number of clients in regional WA and we tailor our services to find visa solutions to the migration needs of individuals and businesses in regional Western Australia. 

Whether you own a small business, your an HR manager, an employee or want to sponsor skilled overseas workers we can provide a personalised service to meet tyour specific needs.       

An initial investment in our professional services will ensure that your valuable time is spent on "core business" rather than trying to unravel the complex Australian immigration laws and regulations.   

 As a company/business sponsor it is important to comply with your sponsorship obligations and ensure you met monitoring requirements.  DIAC have recently strengthened these powers and Employers must ensure they have in place appropriate records and meet their obligations.    

• The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) is a solution for Australian employers who want to sponsor highly skilled workers for a permanent visa to work in Australia. The employees can be either from overseas or highly skilled temporary residents currently in Australia. ie 457 visa holders.
  
  The ENS is a two stage process involving:
  1. Approval of employer's nomination
  2. Visa application from nominee. 
  
  Eligibility requirements for employees:
  • have an employer who is willing to sponsor them for permanent residency
  • demonstrate that they have the appropriate skills, qualifications and/or experience to fill the position
  • meet any mandatory licensing, registration or professional membership requirements which allows the employee to work unsupervised and without further training
  • be under 45 years of age
  • have Vocational English language ability
  • provide a letter of appointment or a contract signed by both the employer and employee.
  
  It may be possible under exceptional circumstances to seek exemption from qualifications, work experience, age or English language requirements. If you do not meet the basic eligibility requirement this should be raised with the migration agent who will need to prepare a detailed submission supporting the exemption. 
  
  
• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) is a solution allowing Australian employers in regional and low population growth areas to  fill fulltime skilled vacancies witth overseas workers,  where employers have not been able to locate suitably qualified local workers.  This requires certification by Regional Certifying Bodies.
  
  The RSMS is a three stage process requiring:
  1. Certification of the nomination by a Regional Certifying Body
  2. Nomination of an approved appointment.
  3. Nominee application for a visa.
  
  Similar eligibility requirements exist for RSMS applicants, however recent MRT outcomes require applicants to hold "Diploma" level qualifications.  If no Diploma is held then a case for exceptional circumstances is required.  Similarly it is possible to seek an exemption from skills, age and English requirements. In these cases a detailed submission from the Migration Agent will be required. 

Please see the Corporate Page for information about Labour Agreements & IASS.

• Temporary Business Visa - Subclass 457

The subclass 457 visa allows skilled workers to remain and work for a sponsoring employer for up to four years. This visa is a three stage visa requiring approval as a Standard Business Sponsor, Nomination of a skilled position and an application for the nominated position.

The occupation must also be on the DIAC Gazetted List of Occupations. 

 In order to apply for this visa skilled workers require company sponsorship. Visa applicants are paid a gazetted minimum salary (MSL) of $45,220 for most occupations.  

Despite continued tightening up of the 457 Temporary  Business Program we continue to have success with this pathway. 

Please contact us to discuss your personal circumstances or complete our online Assessment.