EMPLOYER SPONSORED WORKERS
THE ‘457 VISA’
EMPLOYER’S GUIDE
The ‘457 Visa’:
. This is the most commonly used program for Australian Employers to sponsor overseas workers to work in Australia on a temporary basis
Key Features:
- Employer Sponsorship is valid for 2 years
- Employer Nomination is valid for 12 months
- The Visa is valid for 3 months to 4 years
- Priority is given to ‘Occupations in Demand’ such as cooks, bakers, carpenters, bricklayers, panel beaters, mechanics and welders
What Does the Employer Have To Do?
Step 1: The Employer Applies to be a Sponsor
The Employer provides (as applicable):
Business Registration Certificate
ASIC Registration Certificate
ABN/ARBN
Business publicity material (if any)
Details of how Sponsoring the overseas Employee will either:
- create or maintain employment
- expand the trade of the Employer
- develop links with international markets or
- improve the competitiveness of the Employer in Australia
Details on the Employer’s training activities, plans and strategies
(Possibly) a statement prepared by a CA/CPA or Bank outlining the ability of the Employer to meets its financial obligations as a Sponsor
Step 2: The Employer Nominates a Position to be Filled
The Employer provides details on (as applicable):
- The position to be filled (which must be full-time)
- The gross salary to be paid (minimum of $41,850.00 or $37,665.00 for ‘Regional’ Employers)
- The duties/responsibilities of the position
- The qualifications, skills and experience required for the position
- The proposed period of employment and weekly working hours
- The Employee to fill the position (if known)
**Note: Steps 1 and 2 may be combined in the one Application
**Note: ‘Regional’ Employers may be able to apply for reduced minimum skills/salary levels when located in a regional area (eg. ACT)
Step 3: The Employee Applies for a Visa
All Step 3 requirements (including skills and health checks) are dealt with by the Employee/Agent in the overseas country
How Long Will It Take?
Approximately 4-6 weeks from the time of lodgement of the Visa Application to the grant of the Visa
How Much Will It Cost?
- Nomination Charge - $55.00
- Sponsorship Charge - $270.00
What Services Will Burns&Burns Migration Provide?:
We will-
- Assist you to prepare the Employer Sponsorship Application
- Assist you to prepare the Employer Nomination
- Lodge online all required documentation on your behalf
- Deal with any enquiries from IMMI
- Liaise with the overseas Employee/Agent to ensure Employee compliance and eligibility
- Assist with the preparation of any related documentation (such as employment contracts)
- Liaise with the overseas Employee/Agent concerning Employee arrival in Australia
We look forward to helping you with your employment needs!
Burns & Burns Migration
May 2007
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