Due to the recent increase in the number of invited scores of Australian skilled immigrants, many applicants have set their sights on employer-sponsored immigration.
Employer sponsored visas in Australia mainly include 482 Temporary Employer Sponsored Visa, 186 Employer Sponsored Permanent Residence Visa and 494 Regional Employer Sponsored Visa.
No matter what sub-category of Australian employer sponsored visa you want to apply for, you need to find an employer with sponsorship qualifications to sponsor you.
The Australian Immigration Department has relatively strict requirements for employers to ensure that employers have sufficient qualifications and capabilities to sponsor applicants. Usually, USCIS will assess whether the employer meets the sponsorship requirements from the following aspects:
Legally Operated Business:
The employer must have a legally registered business in Australia and the business should be in normal operation.
No Bad Record:
The employer and its company principal should have no adverse records, including a criminal record or a history of violating immigration regulations.
Meet the basic turnover requirement:
Usually the employer must have a turnover of more than $1 million or a turnover that is at a normal level in the same industry.
Meet the training requirements:
Employers will need to meet the training requirements set out by the Australian Department of Immigration, which may include providing training and development opportunities for employees to support the development of the local labour market.
Offer a full-time employment contract:
The employer must provide the applicant with a full-time employment contract for at least two years, ensure that the applicant has a stable job security after obtaining the visa, and the position offered must be on the occupation list corresponding to the visa.
Offering Competitive Salaries:
The annual salary provided by the employer should not be lower than the minimum standard stipulated by the Australian Immigration Department, 70,000 Australian dollars per year, which is usually not lower than the average salary level of the relevant industry in Australia. If the salary standard in the industry is lower than the minimum standard set by the USCIS, the employer is still required to provide a salary that is not lower than the minimum standard.
Nomination Occupation Real Needs:
Employers will need to demonstrate that the nominating occupation is genuinely needed in their business and is not created solely for the purpose of sponsoring a visa. This often requires employers to provide detailed information about the job requirements, the hiring process, and the applicant's suitability.
Labor Market Tests:
Before nominating an applicant, employers are usually required to conduct a labour market test, i.e. posting a job advertisement in the Australian market to prove that they cannot find suitable employees from the local labour market.
These are just general requirements and the specific details may vary depending on the visa category (e.g. 186 visa or 494 visa) and changes in immigration policies.
It may seem difficult to find a company in Australia that is eligible for employer sponsorship, and ensure that the company's size, structure and annual turnover meet the requirements, but there is actually a way.
澳洲政府有定期更新List of Accredited Sponsors in Australia 有雇主担保资质的公司名录（见下图），给大家做参考。
This company directory summarizes a large amount of Australian employer data, covering more than 3,000 Australian companies with employer sponsorship qualifications, involving finance, technology, data, marketing and other industries, large, medium and small companies are included, you can check the relevant employer information according to your own needs.
Before applying for an employer-sponsored visa, it is advisable to consult with a professional immigration lawyer in detail to ensure that the sponsoring employer meets the requirements of the USCIS.
It is also important to properly assess whether your background, skills and experience match the nominated position to ensure that your application goes smoothly and your visa is approved.