EMPLOYMENT VISAS - Temporary Residency
Temporary Work Permits
Australian companies may sponsor a number of employees from outside
Australia provided they can satisfy the Australian Department of
Immigration sponsorship criteria. Businesses that have no formal
operating base or representation in Australia may also apply to bring
employees to Australia to establish a branch, joint venture & agency
in Australia; or to maintain obligations for a contract or other
business activities in Australia.
Requirements for Sponsorship
The sponsoring business must prove it is lawfully and actively
operating and that it will be the direct employer of the sponsored
employee. The business also needs to show it has a good business
record, abides by immigration laws, and that it will benefit
Australia through the employment of the sponsored employee. The
sponsoring company must also prove that the business is committed to
advancing skills of Australian employees through new technology or
training opportunities.
Your application will have a high chance of success provided (1) The
job being offered is legitimate (2) The potential employee has the
appropriate skills for the job and (3) The salary is appropriate for the position being offered.
Obligations for Sponsorship
The sponsoring business must agree to meet the following sponsorship
requirements in relation to all the sponsored employees and their
accompanying family members:
- Accept responsibility for financial obligations to the Australian
Government.
- Comply with Australian salary levels & conditions of employment.
- Accept financial responsibility directly or through medical insurance for all medical costs incurred in
Australia by sponsored persons and their dependents.
- Ensure that sponsored persons hold any necessary licence,
registration or memberships.
- Be responsible for repatriation costs for sponsored persons and
their dependents.
- Inform the Department of Immigration if the sponsored person ceases
to be employed.
Contact Our Company for Professional Advice & Assistance
Australian Migration & Citizenship Services staff members are very
experienced at preparing and lodging sponsorships and visa
applications, on behalf of Australian companies seeking to recruit
staff from offshore. We have many years of specialized experience
within the corporate oil & gas sector as well as representing a
variety of small to medium sized businesses. Some appointments our
registered migration agents have assisted with include Trades, CEO’s,
Managers, IT staff, Engineers, Geologists, Designers, Geophysicists,
Nurses, Mechanics, Chefs, Hospitality Workers, Cooks, Agricultural
Workers, Technologists, Scientists, Musicians & Sportspeople.
Please contact our office for further detailed information on this
Australian visa including how to get the application forms, the fees
& costs, timing, supporting documents and forms required to make a
valid Australian visa application under the Temporary Employer
Sponsored visa category. |
