By Otto Dargan
What is a temporary resident visa?
This visa allows organisations to employ overseas workers to fill nominated skilled positions. The mining and IT industries hire the bulk of sponsored employees that move to Australia. You are allowed to live in work in Australia from one day up to four years.
Can anyone apply to be a temporary resident?
An employer can only sponsor a temporary resident if the job meets particular criteria:
- Full time
- A minimum period of 1 day to up to 4 years
- Meet the minimum wage criteria (varies depending on the industry)
- Be for an occupation which is recognised to be in short supply in Australia.
- Accepted by an employer & be sponsored by them on a 457 Visa.
- Must have the required skills and training to complete the job they have been hired for.
- Must meet particular health checks, English skills tests & character checks.
