Australia is a country that has plenty of visas to employ workers from all around the world to fill the specific & specialised positions within the business. Depending on the visa type, you can either live on a temporary or permanent basis in Australia. However, if you are aware of Australia’s hiring system, then you would know that a cost is levied on the employer who is going to hire the employee. Migration agents in Adelaide can help you in getting all kinds of visas from Australia.
There are various types of costs that are linked to sponsoring a foreign worker, this is primarily linked to the type of Australian visa that you choose. Not only, apart from this fee, but you will have to pay some fees to the Department of Home Affairs as well. If you want to know more about the sponsorship costs, then you are at the right place. Let us start reviewing it in a little detail.
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa Subclass 482(TSS)
You might have heard of this visa since this is the most common type of sponsorship visa. To those who don’t know, this is a temporary visa that allows skilled workers to come and work in Australia on job positions where Australian locals don’t seem suitably fit. With this visa, you as a foreign worker can stay there for between one to four years. The duration of your stay will entirely depend upon the occupation and stream you are eligible for under your applied Australian visa.
To successfully apply for the Visa Subclass 482, you will have to undergo three main stages. These are:
- Sponsorship
- Nomination
- Visa Application
You as an applicant must pay the fees convoluted at the time of sponsorship and nomination stage. Enlisted below is the cost incurred at every step in the visa filing application process.
| Stage | Fees | Details |
| Sponsorship | $420(paid by employer) | Cost of becoming an approved sponsor. |
| $330(paid by employer) | Cost of nominating an applicant. | |
| Nomination | $1,200(annually paid by employer) | To contribute to the broader skills development of Australian people. |
| Application | $2,645(for occupation on medium/long-term list)
OR $1,265(for occupation on the short-term list) |
The cost is levied while preparing and lodging the visa application. |
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa Subclass 186 (ENS)
This visa permits skilled workers to be employed by businesses in Australia to work and stay there permanently. This Subclass 186 visa comprises two main stages:
- Nomination
- Visa Application
Note: For this visa, the business person must not be an approved standard sponsor. There are three main streams of Employer Nomination Scheme Visa Subclass 186, these are:
- Direct Entry Stream
- Temporary Residence Stream
- Labour Agreement Stream
Have a look below at the table to understand the different costs induced for each step of the visa application.
| Stage | Fees | Details |
| Nomination | $540(paid by employer) | If the applicant fails at the labour agreement stream and resides in regional Australia. |
| $3,000 | The fee is leviable for:
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| Application | For the primary applicant- $4,045
For secondary applicants above 18- $2,025 For applicant under 18- $1,010 You can hide this fee or may pass this fee onto the applicant. |
The fee is dependent on the type of stream and any additional applicants. |
Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional(Provisional) Visa Subclass 494
This visa has replaced by the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (Subclass 187) in November 2019. This visa allows skilled workers to come to Australia and fill the job positions that couldn’t be filled by Australian locales. Though this is a temporary visa, it can be transitioned to a permanent one with another visa category that will be implemented next year, most probably. The cost is distributed depending on each stage of the visa application. Please, have a look at the table:
| Stage | Fees | Details |
| Sponsorship | $420(paid by employer) | Cost for becoming an approved sponsor. |
| Nomination | $3,000 | Pay levy of $3,000(turnover<1$ 10 Million or turnover> 10 Million. |
| Application | For the primary applicant- $ 4,045
For secondary applicants over 18- $ 2,025 For applicant under 18- $1,010 This fee can either be covered by an employer/applicant. |
This fee depends on the type of visa stream and any additional applicants. |
Are There Any Other Costs You Will Have To Incur?
As an employer, you must take the complete burden associated with becoming a sponsor and nominating an applicant. This will cover the fee of the Department of Home Affairs and cost with job recruitment and other professional fees as well. You have to understand that this amount cannot be passed onto the shoulders of the applicant.
An important thing to note is, an employer must not ask anything in return for extending sponsorship to the applicant. If you do so, this will be treated as a serious offence and you will have to bear the expenses.
How Can Ausyes Migration Assist You In Sponsored Employee Work Visa?
Our migration agent understands how important it is for you to get an Australian Visa, that’s why we combine our knowledge, experience, and professionalism for our client’s to feel that their case is in better hands. Our unwavering commitment transcends a contractual agreement as we want our clients to have a successful application. More than our duty, it’s our passion to fetch greater and positive outcomes for our clients.
Also Read: How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Migration Agent in Adelaide?
