186 Visa to Adelaide

What’s the process to acquire a 186 Visa to Adelaide?

Firstly, your business will need to apply to the Department of Home Affairs to become an approved sponsor if you don’t have a Sponsorship agreement already in place. This is done by applying for either Standard Business Sponsorship or Accredited Sponsorship. Once you’ve obtained approval, your business can access a five year validity period to sponsor eligible applicants as required for roles that are difficult to fill locally.

There are two steps to applying for 186 Visa sponsorship for a skilled candidate – the company’s Nomination application and the employee’s Visa application. The business must make a Nomination application and meet several evidence requirements proving to the Australian Government you have been unable to fill the nominated position locally. As part of your nomination application, you must prove that:

• Your business is active and lawful
• Your business has a genuine need for the position
• You will pay the applicant a market salary rate
• You will employ the individual in a skilled position that is eligible for the 186 Visa

Our migration agents can discuss how your business should provide evidence of Labour Market Testing and other requirements to support your claims in the very specific ways required by the Department of Home Affairs.

The applicant must also make a 186 Visa application with evidence that they have the required skills and experience for the position as stipulated by ANZSCO. The visa applicant will be required to undertake a skills assessment (unless exempt) and an English language test. Generally, to apply for a 186 Visa the applicant needs to have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in their nominated occupation. There are very specific ways in which the Government assesses whether the applicant meets the work experience requirements to be eligible for the visa and our migration agents assist your employees through this process. Applicants can be inside or outside Australia when they apply for a 186 Visa. 186 Visa holders also need to begin their employment within 6 months of entering Australia if the visa is granted when the applicant is outside Australia, or otherwise within 6 months of the visa grant date if the applicant is in Australia at the time the visa is granted. The applicant may be able to include family members on their visa. It’s important to note that all applicants included on the visa need to meet health and character requirements.

When sponsoring visa holders, there are several obligations and visa conditions your business will need to consider. As part of our services, our migration agents seek to keep you informed of any complexities that may impact your applicant’s visas, and provide ongoing advice to navigate you and your employees through the process. Interstaff’s visa sponsorship management services can help you understand how legislative requirements apply to your business and migration needs.