• Three streams

  • Medium-term stream

  • Short-term stream

  • Labour agreement stream

*each stream has different eligible occupations which can be sponsored

• No age requirements

• 1-4 years in length

• Workers can only work for the employer or an associated entity unless exempt from this requirement

• Workers must work only in the nominated occupation

• Cannot change the occupation without a new nomination

• Worker must have the skills to perform the nominated occupation

• Worker must have 2 years of work experience in the occupation or a related field

• Three streams

  • Direct Entry

  • Temporary Residence Transition (worker must have been working on a 482 visa for at least 3 of the 4 years with the employer sponsor before nominating under this stream)

  • Labour Agreement

*each stream has different eligible occupations which can be sponsored

• Must be under 45 unless exempt

• Permanent visa

• Can work in metro or regional areas

• The employment will be for at least 2 years after visa grant

• Direct Entry stream applicants require a skills assessment (unless exempt)

• Relevant registration or licensing must be held if required

• Two streams

  • Employer Sponsored

  • Labour Agreement

• Must be under 45 unless exempt

• 5 years in length

• Work must be in a designated regional area

• The employment will be for at least 5 years after visa grant

• Employer Sponsored stream applicants require a skills assessment (unless exempt)

• Relevant registration or licensing must be held if required