
Work and Employer Sponsored Visas
Navigating Australia’s skilled migration system can be highly technical. Choosing the right pathway involves understanding visa eligibility, occupation lists and compliance obligations and how they apply specifically to your circumstances.
Utilising Skilled Migration
Interstaff supports businesses with migration planning at every stage. We advise on visa pathways, renewals, Permanent Residence and sponsorship obligations while monitoring regulatory changes that affect staffing. Clients can expect advice that reduces uncertainty and keeps workforce plans on track.
Explore our overview of work and employer-sponsored visa options to understand the most common visa types and to see how employer-sponsored pathways work.

Temporary Employer-Sponsored Australian Visas
Speak to our Registered Migration Agents to understand your eligibility for visa sponsorship.
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Skills in Demand Visa

Skills in Demand Visa
Subclass 482The 482 Skills in Demand Visa allows employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers when suitably qualified local candidates are not available.
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DAMAs

DAMAs
For regional employers that find Australia’s standard skilled migration programs too limiting for their needs, DAMA Visas provide a viable solution.
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Employer Sponsored Regional Visa

Employer Sponsored Regional Visa
Subclass 494The 494 Regional Visa enables employers to sponsor skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia, with a pathway to Permanent Residence.
Temporary Non-Sponsored Work Visas
Australian businesses can engage overseas workers on short-term assignments, specialist projects, or maritime operations without the need for formal sponsorship.
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Temporary Work Short Stay Specialist Visa

Temporary Work Short Stay Specialist Visa
Subclass 400The Short Stay Specialist 400 Visa provides a direct solution to engage overseas workers on a short-term basis for highly specialised work or urgent business needs.
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Maritime Crew Visa

Maritime Crew Visa
Subclass 988Ships operating across international waters often need skilled overseas crew who can legally enter and work in multiple jurisdictions for short-term or project-based needs.
Employing Visa Holders in Australia
When engaging Work and Holiday Maker, Student, and Graduate Visa holders currently in Australia, employers need to ensure compliance with specific work conditions.

Employing Existing Visa Holders
Permanent Residence Work Visas
Talk to our Migration Agents to understand how we assist with Permanent Residence visa options.
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Employer Nomination Scheme Visa

Employer Nomination Scheme Visa
Subclass 186The 186 Employer Nomination Scheme Visa enables Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers for Permanent Residence when suitably skilled candidates are unavailable locally.
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Skilled Regional Visa

Skilled Regional Visa
Subclass 191The 191 Skilled Regional Visa is a Permanent Residence pathway available to eligible workers holding a 491 or 494 Regional Provisional Visa after living and working in a regional area…
Experience and Insights
Work Visa and Sponsorship
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Why Interstaff

Industries
Interstaff made a complex process feel structured and manageable. Every step was clearly explained, and their guidance helped us stay confident from start to finish.
HR Manager, Mineral Resources | Visa Sponsorship