Employer Nomination and Business Expansion Visa

Employer Nomination and Business Expansion Visa

Employer Nomination:

The Employer Nomination Visa (subclass 482), also known as the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas when they cannot find suitably qualified Australian citizens or permanent residents to fill skilled positions.
This visa has 3 stages which are as follows:

– Employer lodges the Standard business sponsorship which is valid for 5 years.
– Employer nominate employee for the genuine position and
– Finally the visa application lodge visa application.

Key Requirements:

  • Active Business Operation: Demonstrate active and lawful business operations in Australia.
  • Genuine Need: Evidence of the need to employ overseas workers due to skill shortages.
  • Training Commitment: Show commitment to training Australians through the SAF levy.
  • Sponsorship Obligations: Agree to adhere to all sponsorship obligations.
  • Compliance with Laws: Comply with all relevant Australian laws, including workplace and immigration laws.
  • Financial Viability: Demonstrate the financial capability to meet sponsorship obligations.
  • Business Background: Provide a comprehensive business background.
  • SAF Levy Payment: Pay the required Skilling Australians Fund levy.
Some bullet points highlighting our services for employer nomination clients:

Employer Sponsorship Consultation: Offering expert advice on the most suitable employer-sponsored visa options for businesses and employees such as Employer nomination- short & medium stream and Labour Agreement.

Nomination Application Assistance: Assisting employers in preparing and submitting the nomination applications for their prospective employees.

Visa Application Preparation for Employees: Guiding sponsored employees through the visa application process, ensuring all requirements are met and lodge the application.

Compliance and Documentation Support: Helping employers understand and meet the compliance requirements, including labor market testing and genuine position requirements.

Skills Assessment application: Assisting employees in obtaining necessary skills assessments for their nominated occupation.

Labour Agreement Negotiation: Facilitating the negotiation and submission of labour agreements between employers and the Department of Home Affairs.

Training Benchmark Compliance: Advising employers on meeting the training benchmark requirements for Standard Business Sponsorship.

Ongoing Compliance Monitoring: Providing ongoing support to ensure employers maintain compliance with sponsorship obligations.

Appeals and Review Support: Assisting with appeals and reviews if a nomination or visa application is refused.

Regular Updates on Immigration Policies: Keeping employers informed about the latest changes in immigration policies and how they impact employer-sponsored visas.

Overseas Busienss Expansion Visa:

Overseas businesses looking to expand into the Australian market under the subclass 482 visa must meet specific criteria to sponsor skilled workers. Firstly, the business must demonstrate that it is actively and lawfully operating outside Australia and has a genuine intention to establish a business presence within Australia. This includes providing evidence of ongoing business activities, such as financial statements, business plans, and proof of commercial transactions.
Key Requirements:

Lawful Operation: The business must be actively and lawfully operating outside Australia.

Intention to Establish Presence: Evidence of intent to establish a business presence in Australia.

Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS): Apply and gain approval for SBS.

Labour Market Testing (LMT): Demonstrate efforts to hire local Australian workers.

Comparable Employment Terms: Ensure employment terms are equivalent to those for Australian workers.

Salary Threshold: Meet the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT).

Compliance with Australian Laws: Adhere to all Australian workplace regulations.

Genuine and Necessary Positions: Ensure positions are genuine, full-time, and essential for business expansion.
Our expert helps overseas business in the following ways:

Feasibility Assessment:

– Conduct feasibility assessments to determine the viability of expanding the overseas business to Australia under Subclass 482.

Business Plan Development:

– Assist in developing comprehensive business plans tailored to Australian market requirements and visa conditions.

SBS Approval Strategy:

– Strategize and assist in the application for Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS), demonstrating the genuine need and business viability in Australia.

– Nomination and Visa Application:

– Prepare and lodge nominations and visa applications for key personnel required to facilitate the business expansion.

– Market Research and Compliance:

– Provide market research and ensure compliance with Australian regulatory and business requirements throughout the expansion process.

– Integration Support:

– Facilitate integration by providing guidance on local business practices, employment regulations, and cultural considerations.