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Australia’s employer-sponsored migration program enables skilled overseas workers to obtain permanent residency (PR) through nomination by an Australian employer. There are three main visa categories: Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) after 2 years full time work experience, pathway to PR (Subclass 186); Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186); Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 494) For work in designated regional areas, pathway to PR (Subclass 191) after 3 years.
| 1. Government Fees (Mandatory) | ||
| Application Stage | Fee (AUD, 2024) | Notes |
| TSS 482 Visa | ||
| • Sponsorship (Employer) | 540 | One-time |
| • Nomination (Position) | 330 | Per position |
| • Visa Application (Main Applicant) | 1455 | Short-term stream |
| • Visa Application (Medium-term stream) | 3035 | Includes MLTSSL occupations |
| • Additional Applicant (Adult/Child) | $1,455/$365 | Per dependent |
| ENS 186 TRT Visa | ||
| • Nomination (Employer) | 540 | Must confirm permanent position |
| • Visa Application (Main Applicant) | 4640 | Includes PR pathway |
| • Additional Applicant (Adult/Child) | $2,320/$1,160 | Per dependent |
| 2. Third-Party Costs (Estimated) | ||
| Service | Fee Range (AUD) | Details |
| Skills Assessment | $500 – $2,500 | Varies by assessing authority (e.g., TRA, ACS, VETASSESS) |
| English Test (IELTS/PTE) | $300 – $400 | Minimum: IELTS 5.0 (no band <5) or equivalent |
| Medical Examination | $300 – $500/person | Panel doctors approved by Home Affairs |
| Police Clearances | $50 – $150/country | Required for all countries lived in ≥12 months |
| 3. Employer-Specific Costs | ||
| Requirement | Estimated Cost | |
| Labour Market Testing (Advertising) | $200 – $1,000 | Must advertise on JobActive/Workforce Australia |
| Training Benchmark Contributions | $1,800 – $6,000 | For employers with turnover <$10M |
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