Planning to Migrate in Australia?
If you are planning to migrate to Australia, it is important to know the different types of visas that can be granted when it comes to temporary work visas.
The most popular visas are the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482) and the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) visa (subclass 494).
Both visas offer a pathway to permanent residency, but there are significant differences between them.
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa
The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa is a temporary work visa that allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers.
The visa has two categories, short-term and medium-term, and is valid for up to four years. To qualify for this visa, you must have a job offer from an Australian employer and be employed in an occupation that is on the relevant list of qualified occupations.
You must also have the skills and qualifications required for the nominated occupation, demonstrate proficiency in English, and meet the health and character requirements established by the Australian government.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) Visa
The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) visa, on the other hand, is a temporary work visa that is offered to skilled workers who wish to work in regional areas of Australia.
This visa offers a pathway to permanent residency through the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) program. The SESR visa is valid for five years and requires the applicant to have a job offer from an employer in a regional area of Australia.
Additionally, you must have the skills and qualifications required for the nominated occupation, demonstrate proficiency in English, and meet the health and character requirements established by the Australian government.
Pathway to Permanent Residency
In terms of pathway to permanent residency, the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa offers more advantages than the Temporary Skill Shortage visa.
The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional program allows applicants to apply for permanent residency in Australia after three years of full-time work for the same regional sponsoring employer.
Temporary Skill Shortage visa holders, on the other hand, can only apply for permanent residency if they are nominated for an Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186) after three years of full-time work for the same sponsoring employer.
In summary, if you are looking for a pathway to permanent residency in Australia, the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa offers a more favorable option than the Temporary Skill Shortage visa.
The SESR program provides a clearer and faster opportunity for permanent residency. However, the final choice will depend on your individual situation and the needs of your sponsoring employer.
If you need help analyzing your options, please contact us.
