457 Visa
The 457 visa is the most commonly used work visa program by employers to sponsor and recruit overseas skilled workers on a temporary basis for a period between 3 months to 4 years.
The 457 visa is primarily intended to provide streamlined temporary entry arrangements for Australian and Overseas businesses to fill skill shortages that cannot be met from the local labour market.
Employer Nomination Scheme - 186 Visa
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) enables Australian employers to sponsor highly skilled workers to live and work permanently in Australia.
Employers can employ skilled workers from overseas or temporary residents who are already here visiting or working in Australia.
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme - 187 Visa
The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) helps Australian businesses in regional area of Australia to sponsor overseas skilled workers to live and work permanently in regional areas of Australia.
RSMS visa enjoys great concession than ENS visa however the RSMS visa is subject to cancellation if the employee does not remain in the regional area or working for the employer for a minimum of 2 year.
Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) 400 Visa
The Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) 400 visa is a temporary visa that lets you enter Australia to:
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Do short-term, highly specialised, non-ongoing work
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Participate in an event or events on a non-ongoing basis at the invitation of an Australian organisation





